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Phoenix Junior College Opens
Weston W. Carpenter was the first Dean when Phoenix Junior College opened in the Fall of 1920. Carpenter, along with the principal of Phoenix Union High School at the time, worked closely with faculty at University of Arizona to create academic programs for their junior college. Students adopted the bear as the mascot. -
Move to FIllmore and 7th Street
Classes now held in this location from Taylor and 6th St. -
Formal NCA Accreditation
Phoenix Junior College was recognized by North Central Association in 1928. Also, voters approved more buildings to be added to both Phoenix Union High School and Phoenix Junior College. There was even an addition of the "Bear's Den" for students to socialize at. -
Evening Classes begin!
Phoenix College now offered evening classes. -
Move to 15th Ave. and Thomas
Campus moved to 15th Ave and Thomas site. -
Name Change
Phoenix Junior College had now changed its name to Phoenix College. Robert J. Hannely became the 5th Dean. Studen population reached 1,267- the largest in its history. -
Nursing Program
Phoenix College has a 2-year nursing program starting in 1959. -
Telescope
Largest telescope is built on any junior college, called the Phoenix College Observatory -
First Woman President
Dr. Myrna Harrison is named the first woman president of Phoenix College in 1989. -
ACE Program
The Ace Program begins, which gives high school, at-risk youth students the opportunity to take classes for college credit.
