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On June 16, 2026, the Phoenix College Men's Soccer team received championship rings in honor of their NJCAA Division II National Championship season ⚽🏆Congratulations to the players, coaches, and everyone who contributed to this historic achievement!

“This National Championship is special. It embodies the Maricopa Community College mission to ignite talent, transform lives, and enrich communities,” says Phoenix College Athletic Director Kristine Kincaid. “I am so proud of this group and what they accomplished. They have joined the elite group of Phoenix College National Champions. We celebrate the power of education, teamwork and the opportunities to inspire Lil Bears!”

Coach Dave Cameron, meanwhile, is already thinking about next season. Several of the freshmen who contributed to the championship are returning. He started summer training on June 1, believing preparation is a form of elite performance.

"I feel like we're at the beginning steps," he says of the philosophy, not just the program. "I don't fully understand how to do it, because there's no guidebook. But I'm so excited for next year, because we're only getting better at how to have an effective relationship with them, and teach them how to deal with this world."

After his final day aboard the Sally Ride, PC Bioscience Professor Anil Kapoor docked in Newport, Oregon, and explored tide pools at Starfish Cove. 🌊⭐️ Here are some of the photos he captured! STEM SEAS

Last season, the Phoenix College Men's Soccer Bears made history by capturing the NJCAA National Championship and bringing home the title. Now it's time to celebrate the coaches, players, and everyone who believed in them from day one.

Join us for an evening honoring the Bears who wore the PC blue and gold with pride on the national stage. Watch as this year's championship coaches and players receive their rings — and hear the story of how this team came together, competed, and won. There will be a photo booth to memoialize the event with your friends and family. Phoenix College Athletics

🗓️ June 16, 2026
⏰ 6pm
📍Bulpitt Auditorium

Engine room tour ⚓️🛠️

While aboard the Sally Ride, PC Bioscience Professor Anil Kapoor explored the machinery that keeps this research vessel moving. These behind the scenes photos show the power behind ocean exploration! STEM SEAS

PC Bioscience Professor, Anil Kapoor has embarked on a two week deep ocean expedition off the coast of Alaska, joining a team of community college scientists conducting groundbreaking microplastics research aboard the Sally Ride! 🔬⛴️ STEM SEAS

Phoenix College announces the appointment of Dr. Heather Kruse as Interim President. Dr. Kruse brings more than 28 years of service to the Maricopa County Community College District, along with a proven record of student-centered leadership, institutional effectiveness, and a deep commitment to student success. 👏

“I am honored to serve as Interim President of Phoenix College, where we have been changing lives and strengthening our community for more than a century,” said Dr. Kruse. “What excites me most is not just our history, but the momentum we are building through student success, workforce partnerships, and a shared commitment to expanding opportunity. I look forward to working with our faculty, staff, students, and community partners to advance PC’s mission.”

Planning to attend PC this fall? Whether you're a first-time student or a pro with questions, join us at the Hannelly Center for an enrollment event focused on you. 😎

🗓️Tues, June 23, 2026
📍9 am – 4 pm

RSVP: https://www.phoenixcollege.edu/rock-enrollment

Luis Duque arrived at college with a 2.3 GPA and, by his own admission, very little faith in himself. A PC track coach offered him a scholarship, and that athletic opportunity became the foundation for his academic pursuits. In May 2024, he crossed the stage at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum to accept his Associate's degree in Criminal Justice — and enrolled in summer school the next day to begin his Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration. Two years later, he stood on that same stage, this time with his bachelor's degree, a 4.0 grade point average, and the honor of being selected as the student commencement speaker.

Luis stepped up to the podium to address PC's Class of 2026. Behind him on stage were Phoenix College leaders dressed in their academic regalia. Before him on the coliseum floor were 765 Phoenix College graduates. Surrounding him in the stadium-style seats were 5,000 of the graduates' friends and families. Luis understood the weight of the moment. Just minutes before, Phoenix College Student Government President Galilea Guzman had calmed his nerves with quiet encouragement as they sat next to each other in their commencement caps and robes.

Luis started his speech with his characteristic upbeat energy. He shared a quote by Robert Collier. "In every adversity, there lies a seed of equivalent advantage." But when Luis started to describe the struggles he and his family have endured as immigrants, he was overcome with emotion and stepped back from the microphone. Within seconds, the audience's encouraging cheers echoed off the coliseum's walls, giving Luis the strength to continue his inspiring speech. He spoke about persisting through his struggles to find his purpose and ended his speech with an uplifting message.

"When you're tested in life, it's okay if you get scared, but don't let it stop you. Embrace it. See yourself doing great things, just like you did tonight. Congratulations, shoot for the sky, Class of 2026."

After the commencement ceremony Luis noted that “what truly broke me down was the thought of trying to help my people and having others tell me it’s not possible. When I say ‘my people’ I refer to those struggling in my communities.” More than 20 strangers sought him out to say his words had moved them. He continued, "I think the reason why the crowd was so supportive is because they could relate to a lot of the things I said."