The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) is proud to announce the selection of 55 exceptional students from across the state to the 2025 All-Oregon Academic Team (AOAT). These scholars were chosen for their outstanding academic performance, leadership, and dedication to community service.
Clatsop Community College students, Emily Bates and Eliza Glasson are CCC’s honored recipients for the 2025 year. Both are members of Phi Theta Kappa, the national honor society for community college students. As part of being CCC’s selected All-Oregon Academic Team, the two will have the honor of leading CCC’s graduates during the 2025 commencement in June as well as speaking in the ceremony.
“Congratulations to these remarkable students for their excellence in academics, leadership, and service,” said OCCA Board President Austin Folnagy. “We look forward to celebrating their achievements at this year’s recognition luncheon.”
The All-Oregon Academic Team is part of a national effort supported by Phi Theta Kappa, community college presidents, and state associations to spotlight top scholars in 37 participating states. OCCA will host the annual All-Oregon Academic Team Luncheon on April 18 at Chemeketa Community College’s Eola Center in Salem to honor these students and their families. This year’s keynote speaker is State Representative Ricki Ruiz (D-Gresham), a dedicated advocate for education and Oregon’s community colleges.
About OCCA:
The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) represents the 17 publicly chartered community colleges and their locally elected board members in Oregon. Founded in 1962, OCCA’s purpose is to support the colleges before policy-makers and partners whose actions affect the well-being of community colleges across the state.
