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Pierce College named top 10 best community college in the nation

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has once again named Pierce College one of the top 10 best community colleges in the nation as part of the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Jul 29, 2021 3:01 pm

Pierce College ranked No. 1 community college in the nation for veterans – and top college overall in the Northwest!

For the past 10 years, Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges has been a top resource for veterans to help with their education decisions.

Jul 15, 2021 5:33 pm

Pierce College EDI CARES office to offer free summer engagement programming for students of color

Pierce College’s EDI CARES (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: College Access, Retention and Engagement Services) office is proud to offer FREE summer programming for local high school students of color.

Jun 29, 2021 11:46 am

Pierce College at JBLM student hits her stride thanks to supportive advisors, professors

When Pierce College at JBLM student Darian Kosa first learned she had been accepted into Seattle University’s nursing school, she immediately burst into tears of happiness.

Jun 28, 2021 5:27 pm

Pierce College program named one of nation’s top online bachelor’s in fire sciences

Pierce College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Fire Services Leadership and Management was recently named one of the nation’s top online bachelor degrees in the fire sciences by www.CollegeConcensus.com.

May 13, 2021 4:23 pm

Pierce College announces 2021 All-Washington Academic Team members

In recognition of their high academic achievements, four Pierce College students were recently named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team.

Apr 19, 2021 4:26 pm

Pierce College announces 2021 Distinguished Alumni

Pierce College is proud to announce the selection of four exceptional former students to honor during this year’s Distinguished Alumni celebration.

Mar 26, 2021 9:29 am

Pierce College alum helps others find their purpose

When Ronald Wilkins walked through the doors at Pierce College, he wasn’t sure what to expect from this new chapter in his life.

Mar 17, 2021 4:04 pm

Exciting construction projects underway at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

Raider bird in a construction hat under the words construction update

Construction is well underway on Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s newest academic building, which will provide 36,000 square feet of state-of-the-art learning spaces for our Veterinary Technology and Dental Hygiene programs.

Feb 26, 2021 3:28 pm

Pierce College earns 2021-22 Military Friendly® School Designation

Military student studying in a classroom

In recognition of our commitment to servicemembers and their families, Pierce College is proud to announce we have earned the 2021-22 Military Friendly® School designation.

Feb 18, 2021 3:15 pm

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