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Salt Lake Community College
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Utah’s comprehensive community college for 75 years strong. No matter where you are, #saltlakecc is the place to step ahead. slcc.edu
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Thank you for making SLCC a place filled with hope — for our students, for each other, and for our community. 💙💛🧸
Happy Holidays, Neighbor!
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Holiday Message from Dr. Peterson's Neighborhood - Episode 2025
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December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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We are so grateful for our partners in this exciting new chapter: The Uniquely Abled Project, Talent Ready Utah, Utah Manufacturers Association, and Columbus Community Center.
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The first class of the Uniquely Abled program for individuals with Autism graduated Friday, each earning a CNC machinist technician certificate through SL Tech at SLCC. Congrats, Bruins! #slccalumni #BruinsInTheWild #SaltLakeCC #SaltTakeTech 
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Claiming independence and dreams
Multi-partnered CNC machine operation training program for Utah adults with autism graduates its inaugural cohort.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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The first class of the Uniquely Abled program for individuals with Autism graduated Friday, each earning a CNC machinist technician certificate through SL Tech at SLCC. Congrats, Bruins! #slccalumni #BruinsInTheWild #SaltLakeCC #SaltTakeTech 
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Claiming independence and dreams
Multi-partnered CNC machine operation training program for Utah adults with autism graduates its inaugural cohort.
www.deseret.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Congratulations to #SaltLakeCC alum Rick Hernandez, recipient of the 2025 Rising Star Award, presented by SLCC's Alumni Leadership Council. Rick is the founder of Social Good Software, a company that creates software for nonprofit groups. #slccalumni #BruinsInTheWild slcc.edu/newsroom/202...
From SLCC to Software Startup: Rick Hernandez is Recognized with the 2025 Rising Star Award
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is proud to recognize Rick Hernandez as the recipient of the 2025 Rising Star Award, presented by SLCC’s Alumni Leadership Council. This award celebrates alumni who ...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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We love Coach Grayer! #slccbruins
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SLCC women’s basketball head coach inspires players beyond the court - The Globe
Marcilina “Marci” Grayer is more than a leader on the sidelines — she’s a mentor who helps shape her players into confident, determined women long after their final game.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Don't miss the Veteran-owned Business Holiday Market!
Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Conference Center, SLCC Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy UT, 84070
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Veteran-owned holiday market brings joy and healing to Sandy community
If you’re still searching for that perfect holiday gift and want to support military veterans at the same time, we have a suggestion for you.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Former Bruin baseball stars Eddy Alvarez and Tanner Banks visited the #BruCru, sharing experiences and advice. Alvarez has Olympic medals for speedskating and baseball; Banks pitches for the Philadelphia Phillies. #slccbruins #BruinWay #BruinsInTheWild #SaltLakeCC #slccalumni
A group of men dressed in sweatpants and blue S L C C shirts and hats pose together on baseball field. At center a man holds a white baseball jersey with the letters U S A in red and blue. Former S L C C baseball star Eddy Alverez, standing at right, talks to a group of college-aged baseball players in a locker room.
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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'Tis the season for holiday lights! Salt Lake Technical College Assistant Professor John Bernardo recently visited our friends at KUTV 2 News with tips and tricks for setting up your holiday lights. #SaltLakeCC #HappyHolidays www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFk0...
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Hey Bruins, we want to hear from you! This 3-question survey about your experience at SLCC should take no more than a minute to fill out. We know that college is more than just showing up to class and taking tests. Your feedback helps make SLCC a better place.
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A smiling brown bear holding a cell phone points at the viewer. The caption reads “Only you can take this survey to help improve the college for everyone.”
December 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Salt Lake Tech instructor and master plumber Tyler Clark recently spoke to KUTV about the do's and don'ts for using your garbage disposal this holiday season. thenationaldesk.com/top-videos/s...
Salt Lake crowned 'Clogged Capitol' of US for 'Brown Friday' plumbing calls
We hear all about Black Friday, but did you know it’s also called "Brown Friday?"
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November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Hey Bruins! Reminder: today, Nov. 24, is the last day to apply for Study Abroad for Spring 2026, with programs in Italy, Japan, and Mexico. Scholarships are available, so apply now! www.slcc.edu/studyabroad/
Left to right, photos of a mountain in Latin America, a castle in Japan, an S L C C banner, an three-story corner house with ferns on the balconies, and an ornate, ornamental gateway. Across the photos is the text: Salt Lake Community College Study Abroad: Where learning is an adventure and the world becomes your classroom.
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Thank you so much to Dr. Emmanuel Santa-Martinez's @saltlakecc.bsky.social Environmental Science class for visiting us and learning! You all are the best visitors!

#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Congratulations to #SaltLakeCC instructor Stephen Williams, the writer/director of the new film “Sweepstakes.”
November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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A.I. Workshop: "Prompt Like a Pro"
Friday, November 21, 12 p.m.
TB 225D-A, Taylorsville Campus

Discover how to get the most from ChatGPT. Presented by Professor Chong Oh from the U of U. Bring your laptop or tablet for live demos and hands-on practice.
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Poster for A.I. Workshop called "Prompt Like a Pro" Friday, November 21, 12 p.m. TB 225D-A, Taylorsville Campus Discover how to get the most from ChatGPT. Presented by Professor Chong Oh from the U of U. Bring your laptop or tablet for live demos and hands-on practice.
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Every year, the SLCC President’s Art Show showcases Utah artists, from the statewide to the local, including #SaltLakeCC faculty members like Jeanette Lukens and Tyler Smith. slcc.edu/newsroom/202...
Faculty Artists on Display at the 2025 President’s Art Show
Faculty Artists on Display at the 2025 President’s Art Show
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November 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Congratulations to Jason Wood, VP of Salt Lake Tech, who will present the 2025 Dallas Herring Lecture this Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 9am MT (11 am ET). We encourage the #SaltLakeCC community to listen in! ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Poster advertising the 2025 Dallas Herring Lecture given by guest speaker Jason Wood, P H D, on Tuesday, November 18 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time, 9 a.m. Mountain Time.
November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Sometimes you just need to stop and take a breath. Watch this video about two veterans who have personal experience with the power of taking a breath, how they met in a #SaltLakeCC class, and how both give back to other vets. Thanks @ksl.com for the feature! #VeteransDay
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Veterans with flutes: Utah vets use their talents to help others heal
Some Utah veterans have turned to an unusual therapeutic tool to help soldiers and other vets with PTSD – Native American flutes.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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“Thanks to organizations like Utah’s Veteran Business Resource Center (the only one of its kind in the country), Utah veterans, active-duty service members, & military spouses have access to a full ecosystem of free support to help them pursue entrepreneurship.”
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What the military taught me about being an entrepreneur
Utah veterans apply military-honed grit and adaptability to succeed in entrepreneurship, redefining business leadership and mission-driven growth.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Join us for our Veterans Day Flag Ceremony Nov. 11 at 9:50 a.m. Please note: the flag pole was recently moved to Alder Plaza, west of the Student Center. If the weather is bad, the ceremony will be moved into the LAC. Refreshments in STC 053 afterwards. Join remotely at slcc.edu/veterans.
An American Flag flies against a distant sunrise. The text reads Veterans Day Flag Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, at 9:50 a.m. on the Alder Plaza on Taylorsville Campus.
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Join us as bestselling author Amity Shlaes shares her expertise on the Great Depression, former Pres. Coolidge, and global economic policy, proposing solutions to the 21st century’s defining economic issues.

November 19, 6:30 p.m.
STC Oak Room, Taylorsville Campus
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Bestselling author Amity Shlaes will share her deep expertise on the Great Depression, former Pres. Coolidge, and global economic policy to propose solutions to the 21st century’s defining economic issues. November 19, 6:30 p.m. STC Oak Room, Taylorsville Campus
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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#SaltLakeCC announces our Beyond the Podium Program, supporting world-class athletes in pursuit of their Olympic & Paralympic dreams and their education. Excited to continue teaming with US Speedskating and launch partnerships with USA Climbing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
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Salt Lake Community College Expands Partnership to Support Olympic Hopefuls
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October 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Many thanks to the U.S. Bank Foundation for its support of SLCC’s PACE Scholarship Program. We recently received a $10,000 #CommunityPossible grant, which will help provide local high school students with one-on-one mentorship as they prepare for college. www.slcc.edu/pace
October 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Hey Bruins, October 20 - 24 is National Transfer Student Week! There will great events all week long to help you with your transfer planning. #saltlakecc #transferstudentweek
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October 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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#SaltLakeCC is participating in the 2025 Health and Heritage Fair, celebrating Hispanic Heritage! Our dental hygiene students will provide free oral hygiene education and fluoride treatments to the community. Until 8:30 tonight, Oct. 4, at the Utah State Fair Grounds!
October 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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It's National Forensic Science Week! We're celebrating our amazing students, like Kylee Hermeling, Haylie Ramirez, and Kennedi Leon, who took home a silver medal at the national SkillsUSA competition! 
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September 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM