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History of Phoenix College

By shanmsan

  • The nation's first community college is added (Joliet)

  • Phoenix Junior College is first established.

    First Dean: Weston Carpenter Classes were held in small cottages.

  • Student Newspaper is first published

    The name of the publication was "Bear Growls"

  • Voters approve funding of new buildings

  • Formal NCA Accreditation

  • 15 Programs available for study

  • First Evening Classes are Offered

  • Enrollment reaches 600 students

  • Construction of new buildings is approved on 50 acres of land

  • Enrollment reaches 2200

  • Glendale and Mesa Campuses are added as extensions of PC

  • ACE Program is established

  • Students select their favorite quotes and they are placed throughout campus to inspire.

  • Enrollment reaches 20,000