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 […]
Feves Art Gallery Opening:It’s Just Paint by Arlen Clark
Reception: Thursday, October 10, 4:00-6:00 pm Exhibition Dates: October 10–December 5, 2024 The Betty Feves Art Gallery at Blue Mountain Community College is pleased to open the 2024-25 school year with an exhibition by celebrated local painter Arlen Clark. Titled It’s Just Paint, this solo show features a vibrant array of Clark’s acrylic works, filled […]
BMCC Receives Generous Grant from Wildhorse Foundation to Enhance Digital Literacy in Rural Communities
Pendleton, OR – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $15,769 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation. This generous funding will enable BMCC to purchase a mobile computer lab, consisting of 16 laptops, which will be utilized across our centers in Umatilla and Morrow Counties, as well as Union County […]
Celebrating Alexis Jones: A Journey of Resilience and Achievement
Alexis Jones joined the JOB program in 2022, determined to achieve her goal of obtaining her GED. Throughout her journey, Alexis faced numerous challenges, experiencing a cycle of progress and setbacks. Yet, each time she reached a crossroad, she steadfastly repeated, “I don’t want to put this down.” During Alexis’s celebration, a poignant statement was […]
Celebrates Employee Excellence at “Celebrating Service 2024” Event
June 7, 2024 – Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) proudly celebrated the outstanding dedication and achievements of its employees at the “Celebrating Service 2024” event, held last night at the Student Union in Pioneer Hall on the Pendleton Campus. The event recognized the exceptional service of employees who have made significant contributions to the college […]
A $6,000 Grant Will Provide Laptops to TRiO Students
The TRIO SSS program at BMCC currently serves over 100 students, the majority of whom come from low-income backgrounds. Recognizing the importance of equitable access to technology in today’s educational landscape, BMCC is taking proactive steps to ensure that all students have the resources they need to thrive academically. “Our proposed project aims to address […]
BMCC’s Art Gallery features multimedia artist Nika Blasser
On View: January 18 — March 14, 2024 Opening Reception: Thursday, January 18, 4:30 – 6:30 pm PENDLETON, Ore. – The Betty Feves Art Gallery at Blue Mountain Community College is pleased to present Light Moves in Radiant Bodies, an exhibition by multimedia visual artist and new BMCC Art Instructor Nika Blasser. The community is invited to […]
BMCC Precision Agriculture Program Receives $30,000 Grant
(Pendleton, OR) – The Blue Mountain Community College Precision Agriculture Program has received $30,000 from the Roundhouse Foundation to support the program’s “Training Tomorrow’s Precision Agriculture Technicians” project. Oregon State University’s Columbia Basin Agriculture Research Center (CBARC) has also contributed $1,000 towards the project. The project is a collaboration with CBARC to collect multispectral data […]