News & Updates

Pierce College announces 2020 All-Washington Academic Team members

In recognition of their high academic achievements, four Pierce College students were recently named to the 2020 All-Washington Academic Team.

March 6, 2020 3:59 pm

Pierce College Alum Lauren Adler connects Congressman with community

As a student at Pierce College Puyallup, Lauren Adler had no intention of getting involved in student government. In fact, she wasn’t sure she’d be able to attend college in the first place.

March 4, 2020 9:52 am

Versatile Pierce College alum shares her journey

Anne Jones has always worked hard and played hard. Her work ethic and love of athletics have served her well in a varied career that includes magazine advertising sales, construction management and real estate.

March 4, 2020 9:31 am

Pierce College's coronavirus preparations

Transmission electron microscopic image of an isolate from the first U.S. case of COVID-19

Pierce College is closely monitoring the coronavirus and associated COVID-19 disease. Pierce College leadership is working closely with public health officials to keep up to date on recent events regarding the virus and potential impacts to the college.

March 2, 2020 4:55 pm

Pierce College student reaches for a brighter future

Growing up in a small village in Germany, Manuela Schneider never considered her education as much of a priority. Her mother grew up in Thailand working in rice fields, while her father worked as a grape farmer in Germany.

February 27, 2020 4:32 pm

“An amazing, humbling experience" – Pierce College students volunteer at homeless shelters

Pierce College students in a van on the way to a volunteer event.

In late January, 31 Pierce College students volunteered for the Pierce County Point in Time Homeless Count. It was the first time the college has participated in the annual event, which gathers data on homeless individuals in Pierce County.

February 12, 2020 1:42 pm

Governor Jay Inslee visits Pierce College Puyallup

Governor Jay Inslee surrounded by Pierce College students, faculty and staff

Pierce College students, faculty and staff from across the district had the unique opportunity to sit down with Gov. Jay Inslee during a special visit to Pierce College Puyallup on Monday, Feb. 3.

February 3, 2020 5:06 pm

Pierce College launches new part-time LPN to RN program

Nursing students interacting in laboratory

Pierce College is proud to launch a new program that will allow Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to earn their Registered Nursing (RN) credentials on a part-time basis.

January 29, 2020 3:39 pm

City of Lakewood hosts series of MLK and Black History Month events

Thanks to a collaboration of a number of community leaders, a unique series of civil rights-focused events will take place throughout February in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month.

January 17, 2020 12:03 pm

Beloved retired president of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, Denise Yochum, passed away Jan. 13

It is with deep sorrow that Chancellor Michele Johnson shared the news that our beloved friend and colleague Denise Yochum passed away early in the morning on Jan. 13 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

January 13, 2020 12:00 pm