Porterville College

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Porterville College
Type Public community college
Established1927 [1]
Parent institution
Kern Community College District, California Community Colleges System
PresidentRosa Flores Carlson [2]
Location, ,
United States

36°02′56″N119°00′53″W / 36.048771°N 119.014633°W / 36.048771; -119.014633
Colors Red, black and white     [3]
Nickname Pirates
Website www.portervillecollege.edu

Porterville College is a public community college in Porterville, California. It was established in 1927.

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References

  1. "Porterville College Foundation - About Us". PCF website. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
  2. "Porterville College President's Message". PC website. Archived from the original on 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
  3. "Porterville College Athletics". PC website. Retrieved 2009-12-19.