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Oct 22, 2021
Roundhouse grant boosts career-tech students

Students enrolled in Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Technology and Aviation Maintenance at Columbia Gorge Community College will receive tools for their new trades thanks to support from the Roundhouse Foundation.

Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation received $22,500 from The Roundhouse Foundation to equip career-tech students with tools and supplies needed for these new training programs and help prepare them for their new careers.

Oct 8, 2021
Holiday online auction aids student scholarships

Columbia Gorge Communty College Foundation launches its first-ever Holiday Online Auction Wednesday, Dec. 1, offering people an early start to holiday shopping while supporting student scholarships.

“More students are returning to Columbia Gorge Community College, working hard to complete their education in spite of the pandemic,” said Wendy Patton, CGCC Foundation executive director. “This is welcome news, but it comes as our capacity to fundraise has been constrained by COVID-19.”

Sep 21, 2021
CGCC to host vaccine events
Sep 9, 2021
Columbia Gorge Community College is postponing a ribbon-cutting

Columbia Gorge Community College is postponing a ribbon-cutting originally planned for Saturday, Sept. 11, as Covid cases escalate throughout the region.

"This is a difficult decision, but necessary in the interests of public safety," said Dan Spatz, the college's director of capital projects and community relations.

Sep 2, 2021
"Learning for Life" Gorge Literacy initiative profiled in Ruralite
Aug 24, 2021
‘Rebound’ fund helps students return to college
Aug 24, 2021
College sets livestream option for ribbon-cutting

As the Delta variant of COVID-19 raises public concern over large gatherings, Columbia Gorge Community College is modifying its plans for a ribbon-cutting at the college’s new workforce skills center and student residential hall in September.

While the ribbon-cutting is still planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, the college will offer a livestream of the event for people who do not wish to attend in person. The college is encouraging people to participate via the livestream, while still keeping the ribbon-cutting open to those who prefer to attend in person.

Aug 3, 2021
Two colleges offer new option for art students

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) students interested in pursuing an art and design education have a new opportunity thanks to a recent transfer agreement between CGCC and Pacific Northwest College of Art at Willamette University (PNCA). CGCC students who transfer to PNCA are now able to receive a scholarship of $22,000 per year, guaranteed for up to three-and-a-half years, for a total of $77,000.

The art scholarship is available to all CGCC graduating students who apply and are accepted into PNCA. In addition, the agreement outlines a clear pathway for students to begin their coursework at CGCC and complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at PNCA.

Jul 23, 2021
Survey gauges need for public child care center

As more people are vaccinated to reduce the risk from COVID-19, many parents in the Mid-Columbia region are returning to the workforce. But the high cost and scarcity of affordable child care is a challenge, both for the general public and students attending Columbia Gorge Community College.

Jul 23, 2021
Metallica awards $100,000 for Gorge scholars

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) has been selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive $100,000 to transform the future of students in the Mid-Columbia region. Funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) foundation and led by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), the Metallica Scholars Initiative was designed to support students directly while elevating the importance of career and technical education.

May 18, 2021
2020-2021 Honor Roll

Honor Roll

Apr 29, 2021
Mental Health Month Screening Days
Apr 14, 2021
‘Saddle Up’ virtual auction benefits scholarships
Mar 13, 2021
2021 Gorge Scholars Application Available

2021 Gorge Scholars Application Now Available

Mar 1, 2021
CGCC Pre-College Program launches website
Feb 18, 2021
CGCC closing early due to inclement weather
Feb 15, 2021
CGCC Campuses will open at 10 am (2/15/2021)

The Dalles and Hood River campuses will open at 10 am on February 15th due to snow.

Feb 12, 2021
CGCC Campuses Closed (2/12/2020)

The Dalles and Hood River campuses will be closed February 12th due to severe weather.

Jan 8, 2021
Prestigious aviation award honors instructor
Jan 5, 2021
Skills center, student housing projects on track

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