News & Updates

Pierce College at Spanaway makes college accessible, convenient in south Pierce County

Chancellor Michele Johnson speaking to the crowd at Pierce College at Spanaway ribbon cutting ceremony

Thanks to a new partnership between Pierce College and Bethel School District, more south Pierce County students will have access to higher education than ever before.

September 3, 2019 4:23 pm

Meet Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s new President, Julie A. White, Ph.D.

Dr. Julie White joined the college in July as Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s new president, relocating from Syracuse, New York.

August 29, 2019 5:18 pm

Women’s Cross Country coming to Pierce College this fall

Starting this fall, Pierce College will add a Women’s Cross Country team to its roster of intercollegiate sports offerings. This program will become the college’s fifth women’s intercollegiate sport.

August 23, 2019 9:56 am

Pierce College at JBLM alum finds success on her own terms

When Lorra Hernon discovered she was one of only 10 students to receive Seattle University’s highly competitive Alfie Scholarship, she could hardly believe it.

August 12, 2019 12:15 pm

Pierce College to offer courses at Spanaway Lake High School this fall

Starting this fall, Pierce College students and community members will have the opportunity to enroll in college courses offered on the Spanaway Lake High School campus.

August 9, 2019 11:59 am

SLAM magazine showcases student creativity

Glossy college literary magazines are increasingly becoming a rarity, as printing costs rise and content is placed solely on the Internet.

August 6, 2019 1:49 pm

Graphic novels offer “novel” approach to teaching English

Students in Nathan Chang’s English classes (99, 101 and 102) are often surprised when he assigns them graphic novels to read instead of more traditional literary works.

July 29, 2019 11:39 am

Congrats, 2019 grads! You make Pierce College great!

view from behind of students in graduation attire

July 3, 2019 5:07 pm

Pierce College students motivated to action after life-changing messages

Four Pierce College students and staff who attended the National Diversity Conference together

President Barack Obama and former U.S. Secretary of State General Colin Powell were two of the featured keynote speakers at a national diversity conference recently attended by four Pierce students.

June 6, 2019 2:21 pm

Congratulations, Pierce College at JBLM graduates!

More than 210 graduates from eight institutions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord were honored during a special graduation ceremony on Friday, May 10.

May 29, 2019 4:50 pm