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 […]
BMCC Library Hosts Traveling Exhibit on Nez Perce History: “The Nez Perce in Oregon: Removal and Return”
Pendleton, OR – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is honored to host The Nez Perce in Oregon: Removal and Return, a compelling traveling exhibit now on display in the BMCC Library through March 21. This exhibit tells the powerful story of the Nez Perce people, highlighting their forced removal from their homelands in 1877 and […]
BMCC Launches Master Butcher Certificate Program
This class is currently fully, please check back for updates. Thank you for all the applications. We are excited to announce the launch of its new Master Butcher Certificate Program, designed for individuals looking to start or enhance their careers in the meat processing industry. The program, developed in collaboration with industry experts and the […]
BMCC To Expand Healthcare Career Options in Eastern Oregon
(Pendleton) Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) has been awarded a state of Oregon Future Ready Oregon (FRO) grant to help improve access and entry into healthcare related careers in the region. The Health Horizons in Eastern Oregon (HHEO) project will use grant funds to streamline the Medical Assisting Certificate program, add much needed equipment in area […]
Blue Mountain Community College to Host Annual Holiday Dinner
Pendleton, OR—The Associated Student Government (ASG) of Blue Mountain Community College is excited to announce its annual Holiday Dinner on Thursday, December 5th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This warm and festive event will be held in the Student Union at Pioneer Hall, located at 2411 NW Carden Avenue, Pendleton, OR. The Holiday Dinner […]
Blue Mountain Board Member Honored
(Salem) The Oregon Association of Community Colleges (OCCA) announced Friday, November 1, 2024 its annual Howard Cherry Award winners as recognition of outstanding contributions to public service, advancing the mission of community college education and dedication to Oregon students. Chris Brown, of Heppner, a Blue Mountain Community College Board member since 2015, will be honored […]