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State Ethics Commission Opens Investigation Into Former PCC President

Former Portland Community College President Adrien Bennings should be investigated for potential conflicts of interest, OGEC says.
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Oregon’s largest community college recently cut ties with its president, but that doesn’t mean her troubles are over. After a three-month preliminary review, the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) on Friday, June 12, voted to open a full investigation into former Portland Community College (PCC) President Adrien Bennings over potential conflicts of interest when she […]

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Good Morning, News! PPS Embraces AI Chaos, Portland Bans Foie Gras, Senate Funds ICE, and Space Station Astronauts’ Evacuation Scare

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If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! Grab your rain gear, it’s about to get wet for a while. Forecasts show rain today through next Wednesday. Let’s get to […]

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“Chaotic” Middle School Assembly Underscores PPS’ AI Problem

A recent assembly celebrating the district’s partnership with Colin Kaepernick’s AI startup left some parents and teachers disturbed.
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On a Friday last month, some Portland middle schoolers went home from school with new Nike swag and tales of an unusually eventful assembly.  The event, hosted at Beaumont Middle School on May 8, featured former NFL player, activist, and EdTech CEO Colin Kaepernick, Rip City Remix’s DJ O.G. Too, and a bunch of free […]

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PCC President Faces Scrutiny For College’s Use of Her Trademarked Branding

A complaint filed with state ethics commission raises alarm over Adrien Bennings’ potential for personal gain through public position.
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On the heels of two Portland Community College (PCC) staff unions ending their dual labor strikes, a new complaint over potential conflicts of interest could ensnare the school’s president. Students, staff, and at least one of the college’s board members recently raised concerns that the school’s unclear relationship with G7 Enterprises LLC—a private company registered […]

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Ongoing PCC Strike Could Threaten Legal Status of International Students

A strike at Portland Community College could put classes in limbo. For international students, that could mean transferring schools or leaving the country.
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Thousands of students at Portland Community College are in limbo, with winter classes unfinished and spring classes on hold. Graduation dates, income from on-campus jobs, and financial aid are at risk as faculty and academic professionals begin their third week on strike for higher wages. For international students, there’s another threat: having to leave their […]

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