OCCA announces 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team
Sixty-two of Oregon’s highest-achieving community college students have been selected to the 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team (AOAT), a prestigious recognition honoring academic excellence, leadership, and community impact across the state. Chosen from colleges statewide, these students represent the top tier of Oregon’s community college scholars. Many are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community college students.
OCCA announces 2024-25 Howard Cherry Award honorees
11/1/2024: SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) is pleased to announce the winners of the annual Howard Cherry Awards, which celebrate the contributions that local advocates, administrators and board members have made to the benefit of community colleges in Oregon.
Community College Advocate: Senator Michael Dembrow (D-Portland)
Community College Administrator: Dr. Lisa Skari (President, Mt. Hood Community College)
Community College Board Member: Chris Brown (Blue Mountain Community College)