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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! PCC President Out, Muji PDX Unionizes, Cuba Out of Oil, and Trump Looks Weak in China Visit

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If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland! You’re probably still recovering from the party of the year last night at Turn! Turn! Turn! for the Mercury‘s music […]

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PCC President Resigns, Ending Turbulent Stint

Board approves a separation agreement for PCC President Adrien Bennings, who leaves amid state ethics complaints and the school’s financial challenges.
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Portland Community College (PCC) President Adrien Bennings is leaving the school, effective May 15.  In a meeting Thursday, the school’s board of directors approved a motion giving PCC’s board chair, Tiffani Penson, the authority to execute a separation agreement. Katy Ho, PCC’s executive vice president, will step in as acting president. Bennings released a statement […]

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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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