Pima Stories
Pima Community College (PCC) is committed to transforming lives through affordable education. Our mission is to empower every learner, every day, for every goal. Read stories of students, past and present, about the impact PCC is having on their lives, careers and communities.
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From seasoned professionals to students embarking on ambitious careers. Hear from current and former students about why Pima Community College was the best choice for them in education.
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Lead the Way
Susan Ho, Pima social services graduate began the ARC as a student project and has returned to manage it full time. Read her inspiring story.
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Find Your Niche
2022 Pima grad, Genesis Benedith is on her way to become a software engineer and STEM role model.
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Thrive in Diversity
Nursing student, Fortune Dominic, found a new career pathway and friends at Pima. Read her story.
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Achieve Your Goals
A future CPA, Kira Okuma is one of seven Pima students honored as members of Phi Theta Kappa’s 2023 All-Arizona Academic Team. Read her story.
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Make a Difference
A researcher and future biomedical engineer, Mairan Jimenez could not have conceived of the possibilities college would offer. Read her story.
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Be Yourself
Gianbari Deebom and P.J. Peavy are honing their talents and making a space for themsleves in the theater arts. Read about their experience at Pima.
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Take the Lead
Caleb Bailey enrolled at Pima unsure of what he wanted to do. Not only has he found a new major that he really enjoys, he founded the Black Studeny Union. Read his story.
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Pay It Forward
Barbea Williams, artistic director of the Barbea Williams Performing Company, Tucson studied at Pima. She shares how collaborating with the college has helped enhance BWPC's annual summer camp and more.
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Think Big
For Crystal Robles, 2012 CRC program graduate, making a difference in people's lives has always been a driving force. With the training she gained at Pima, she is putting her skills to good use. Read her story.
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Find your voice
A nurse in Mexico, Elizabeth Soto graduated from Pima's ESL course in May 2022 and is on her way to resuming her nursing career.
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Be Creative
Marc Vaughn, 2021 Computer Science graduate, found creativity in tech at the East Campus Makerspace. Now pursuing a bachelor's in CS at the U of A, read his story.
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Chart a New Path
Aurora Sardina, an Iraq vet is retraining in cybersecurity with help from Pima. She graduated with an AAS in Cybersecurity in May 2022 and will pursue a bachelor's degree in Cyber Operations at the University of Arizona.
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Pursue Your Dreams
Luke Hunt is a 2022 Digital Film Arts & Animation graduate. While still in the film program Luke directed a short called Sheep which won an award at MINT 2021, Montana International Film Festival.
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Aim High
From singing the high notes to helping planes take flight, Suzanne Roy is on the cusp of a promising career. Read her story
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Find Your Calling
Lizbeth Mora took time to reevaluate her goals after first enrolling at the University of Arizona. Now employed at Banner Health, she is glad she made the switch and finished college debt-free. Read her story
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Reinvent Yourself
Tauty Sanchez is making a childhood fascination with tech come to life at Pima's Center of Excellence for Information Technology/Cyber Security. She will graduate with an Associate of Science degree with a specialization in cyber security. A mid-career professional, she chose to put her faith in Pima. Read her story.
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Build Your Community
Ana Silva Pereira, from São Luis, Brazil feels home at Tucson thanks to the staff, instructors and faculty at Pima. She will graduate soon with an Associates of Science.
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Pushing Boundaries
Jorge Muñoz, Ph.D. candidate in Applied Physics at the Northern Arizona University (NAU), Flagstaff got his start in STEM at Pima. As an underrepresented minority in the sciences, he is an enthusiastic promoter of diversity and a mentor for numerous students.
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Aiming High
Air Force Tech Sgt. Angie Buenrostro is an example of how Pima Community College makes it possible for a busy person serving their country to also pursue a college education.
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Realize your Potential
For Peter Keith, starting over at 40 after a 15 year prison sentence, the opportunity to pursue higher education has been cathartic. With the help of PimaOnline and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, he’s moving forward with renewed confidence and self esteem.
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Broaden Your Horizons
Lupita’s journey at Literacy Connects and her career in Finance and Administration began with Pima’s Federal Work Study program. Find out more about how you can find financial aid at Pima.
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Create Your Future
Samantha Barrera, 2021 grad, is headed to UA law school. She found her voice and confidence at Pima. Read her story.
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Expand What's Possible
2022 grad, Samuel Phillips, is heading to UA Honors College with help from Pima’s STEM courses. Read his story
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Find Your Purpose
Pearl Celix hopes to be a CFO. Learn how Pima’s Federal Work Study program helped chart her career path. Read her story.
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Make Someday Today
See how Automotive Tech, Automated Industrial Tech, and IT/Cybersecurity programs at Pima help Ariane, Alice, and Tauty make better career changes.
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The Sky’s the Limit
Former Pima student, Liz Graybill embarks on a career in aeronautical engineering. Read about her journey.
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Expand What's Possible
2022 Commencement speaker, Webster Rose, spoke of achieving goals as a Pima Online student. Read more.
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Commencement Speech Highlights
As we prep for 2022's Spring Graduation, check out highlights from 2016 speaker Francy Luna Diaz
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Create Your Future
Former Military Medic and Nurse, Annette Perkins pursues new opportunity in Pima's HIT Program. Read her story.
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My STEM Story
Senior director at Raytheon, Misha Dawson, shares lessons for success from a 27-year-career. Hear her story.
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Invent New Possibilities
Educating black students about careers in STEM - conversation with Erica Martin, Academic Success Counselor, Pima Downtown Campus
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Treya Allen Q and A
Educator and activist, Dr. Treya Allen speaks about the importance of celebrating Black History month.
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Grow Your Career
UA researcher, Briana Pomales, got her start at Pima. Read her story!
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Expand What's Possible
Pima’s Culinary Arts program connects students with high-paying jobs and dynamic career paths. Learn more.
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