The Kranitz Student Center re-opened in 2013 after a major renovation and expansion of the building. Athletics Athletics at PVCC is affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). PVCC offers 12 intercollegiate athletics programs; men's & women's soccer, men's & women's cross country, baseball, softball, men's & women's indoor/outdoor track and field, men's & women's golf, and men's & women's tennis. PVCC athletics mascot is the Pumas. The Pumas boast 12 NJCAA National Championships. Women's soccer - 2016, 2012, 2010 Men's cross country - 2022, 2011, 2008, 2004 Women's cross county - 2004, 2003, 2002, 1998, 1997 The Pumas are also extremely strong in the classroom. PVCC has been home to multiple NJCAA Academic Team of the Year awards and dozens of NJCAA Academic Award individuals. Athletic facilities include: baseball and softball fields, track facility, soccer game field and soccer practice field, tennis courts, athletics training room and athletics offices. All athletics facilities are located toward the south side of campus. Transportation The college is a short distance west of State Route 51 and south of the Loop 101 interchange. Valley Metro buses from routes 16 and 186 serve the campus. For many years, the campus was served by express route 500, but in 2003, this service was canceled and replaced with the RAPID service that departs from Bell Road and State Route 51 Park-and-Ride. References External links Official website Community colleges in Arizona Maricopa County Community College District Universities and colleges in Phoenix, Arizona Educational institutions established in 1985 1985 establishments in Arizona