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Most of the time, we don’t let the door open on what goes on in the office, we show you the outcome. But every one of those moments begins somewhere. National Nonprofit Day gives us an opportunity to look a little closer at the people and organizations working behind the scenes to make those moments […]

After a summer break, the official Pima Foundation podcast, Pima Voices, is getting ready to return and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome listeners back. Every season brings new opportunities to connect, explore and se what keeps Tucson thriving. Through conversations with students, alumni, faculty, community leaders, advocates and the people behind the programs […]

Rarely do we pause to think about what we’ll leave behind, which is why I want to mention August is Make A Will month. A gentle reminder that while planning for the future may not always be an easy conversation, it is one of the most meaningful gifts we can give to the people and […]

Before July comes to a close, I want to take a moment to recognize that it’s Culinary Arts Month, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the places where passion, creativity, and opportunity come together. At Pima Community College’s Center of Excellence in Hospitality Leadership, students aren’t simply learning how to navigate the kitchen, […]

July always feels like a fresh start for our team. As a new fiscal year begins, we have the opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and focus on what’s ahead. At Pima Foundation, every new fiscal year marks another opportunity to strengthen our mission of supporting Pima Community College and the students whose lives […]

Graduates in black caps and gowns move through the crowd in clusters, adjusting tassels, taking photos, searching for family members in the stands. Some are smiling nervously, others laughing loudly with classmates they may never sit beside again. Phones are held high with proud parents wave from across the arena. For many students, this moment […]

During Nurses Week and International Nurses Day, it feels especially important to pause and recognize the people preparing to step into one of the most essential professions in our communities. Because nursing is more than a career, it is compassion in motion. At Pima Community College’s Health Professions Center of Excellence, students are gaining the […]

Across Pima Community College, the doors are always open. Classrooms, labs, studios, and shared spaces, places that hold stories, questions, and possibilities are ready to be explored. For a few hours this Friday, May 8, there is no pressure to make any decisions, just the opportunity to walk, look, ask, and imagine. This is an […]

As guests gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Pima Community College’s newly renovated Building and Construction Technology facility at downtown campus, there was a shared sense of excitement buzzing in the room. Every guest was here to celebrate opportunity, workforce development, and the students who will one day shape Southern Arizona’s skylines, neighborhoods, and […]

There is something special about Southern Arizona. Maybe it’s the way the desert comes alive after a heavy monsoon or the vibrant sunsets stretching across the sky that we can’t help but capture a picture. On Earth Day, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the place we live, learn, and grow. It’s […]