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 […]
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 […]
Blue Mountain Community College Celebrates Grand Opening of New Equine Center with Community Partners
PENDLETON, Ore. – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) proudly opened the doors of the long-anticipated Blue Mountain Equine Center (BMEC) on Wednesday evening with a grand opening celebration that welcomed community partners, supporters, and guests from across the region. The new facility represents years of planning, vision, and unwavering collaboration between BMCC and key regional […]
Four BMCC Students Named to 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team
PENDLETON, Ore. – Blue Mountain Community College is proud to recognize four outstanding students named to the 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team (AOAT), an honor awarded to top-performing community college scholars across the state. This year’s BMCC honorees are: These students were selected based on their exceptional academic achievement, leadership abilities, and commitment to community service. […]
BMCC’s Velda Arnaud Honored as Oregon ACTE 2026 Post-Secondary Professional of the Year
Pendleton, OR – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is proud to announce that Dr. Velda Arnaud, has been named the Oregon ACTE 2026 Post-Secondary Professional of the Year. This prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Arnaud’s outstanding contributions to Career and Technical Education (CTE), her commitment to student success, and her leadership in business education. Arnaud will […]
BMCC Students and Leaders Advocate for Community Colleges at the 2025 Legislative Summit in Salem
SALEM, OR – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) made a strong impression at the Oregon Community College Association’s 2025 Legislative Summit on March 5th and 6th, where students and college leaders spent two days immersed in advocacy, networking, and legislative engagement at the state Capitol. Representing BMCC were three outstanding students—Alina Buts (Publicity and Marketing […]
Explore the Future of Aviation at BMCC’s Unmanned Air Systems Panel
Pendleton, OR – March 11, 2025 – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) invites students, aviation enthusiasts, and community members to an exciting Eastern Oregon Forum panel discussion on Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) on Tuesday, March 11, at noon in the BMCC Library, Pioneer Hall. This free event will bring together industry leaders to explore the […]
BMCC TRIO Program Receives $7,000 Grant to Expand Technology Access for First-Generation Students
Pendleton, Oregon – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is proud to announce that the Oregon TRIO Association has awarded a $7,000 grant to support the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. This funding will further expand technology access for students, building on last year’s initiative, which provided take-home laptops, to meet a wider range of […]