More Than a Powwow: BMCC Gathering Draws Hundreds in Celebration of Culture and Community
Before the first dancer stepped into the arena, before the first Grand Entry song carried through the speakers, you could already feel it building inside the McCrae Activity Center at Blue Mountain Community College. The sound of laughter near vendor tables.Children running between chairs in tiny moccasins and jingles.Families embracing after long drives across state […]
BMCC Students Earn Statewide Recognition on 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team
At Blue Mountain Community College, student success isn’t just measured in grades—it’s built through perseverance, leadership, and a commitment to something bigger than yourself. This year, four BMCC students have been recognized at the state level for doing exactly that. Katheryn Gomez (Pendleton), Stephanie Tipton (Pilot Rock), Roy Jones (Pendleton), and Noah Brunette (Pendleton) have […]
Notice of Budget Committee Meeting
Oregon Department of Revenue A public meeting of the Budget Committee of BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, Baker, Morrow and Umatilla Counties, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, will be held via Zoom at https://bluecc.zoom.us/j/95357311394?pwd=Y2luVFJWZ2luNytDYldmTTBFTDRIZz09 or by phone at 1-253-215-8782. The meeting ID […]
Blue Mountain Community College Partners with Beef Northwest Feeders to Provide Hands-On Cattle Program for Local Students
PENDLETON, OR — Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is bringing real-world agricultural education to life through a new partnership with Beef Northwest Feeders, offering local high school students a unique, hands-on experience in raising and finishing cattle. The program, known as Prime Start, launched this year with six Umatilla County high school students selected to […]
BMCC Native American Student Alliance Club Receives Wildhorse Foundation Grant for 2026 Spring Powwow
Pendleton, Oregon — The Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) Native American Student Alliance (NASA) Club has been awarded a $5,500 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation to support its 2026 Spring Powwow. The one-day event will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the McCrae Activity Center on the BMCC campus. The Spring Powwow is […]
Blue Mountain Community College TRIO/Student Success Services Receives $7,000 Technology Grant from CTUIR Foundation for Third Consecutive Year
Pendleton, OR — Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) is proud to announce it has once again received a $7,000 technology grant from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Foundation. This marks the third consecutive year the CTUIR Foundation has invested in TRIO/SSS to help expand technology access and […]
Pesticide Application Notification
Pendleton Campus – Blue Mountain Community College Blue Mountain Community College will be conducting pesticide applications as part of routine grounds maintenance. Application Dates February 26, 2026 – May 31, 2026 Application Times 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Locations Applications may occur in the following areas on the Pendleton campus and BMCC Milton-Freewater location: Products […]
BMCC Student Leaders Recognized on Senate Floor During Community College Day at the Capitol
Salem, OR — Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) student leaders traveled to Salem this week to participate in Community College Day at the Oregon State Capitol, joining community colleges from across the state to advocate for access to higher education and career technical programs. Representing BMCC were Associated Student Government (ASG) President Katheryn Gomez and […]
BMCC Invites the Community to Gather Around the Table This November
This fall, Blue Mountain Community College is setting the table a little earlier—and a little differently. For years, BMCC has hosted a traditional Holiday Dinner in December, offering a warm meal to students and community members alike. But this year, the college is reimagining the experience. With a fresh feel and a big heart, BMCC […]
BMCC Launches First-Ever Trunk or Treat on October 27
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is excited to announce its first-ever Trunk or Treat event, taking place on Monday, October 27, from 3–5 PM at the Pendleton Campus Main Parking Lot. This community-wide celebration marks the start of a new annual tradition at BMCC, bringing families together for decorated trunks, festive costumes, and plenty of […]