News & Updates

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

Pierce College tops new ranking by Chronicle of Higher Education

In a new list compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education, Pierce College is ranked No. 1 in Washington state and No. 18 in the nation for student completion, still-enrolled students and transfer rates.

January 7, 2020 1:01 pm

Pierce College provides expert assistance for veterans seeking higher education

Drawing from his own time serving in the United States Navy, Pierce College’s Veterans Support Services Manager Andrew Pierce understands the challenges veterans face as they transition out of the military and into civilian life.

January 3, 2020 12:15 pm

Extraordinary $10 million bequest will benefit students at 17 Western Washington community colleges

Eva Gordon was a hard-working woman who was ahead of her time. Having lived a long and happy life she had few regrets, save one: not having a formal education herself.

December 13, 2019 1:03 pm

Meet Buddy Molina, Associated Students of Pierce College Puyallup President

Meet Buddy Molina, Associated Students of Pierce College Puyallup President After a nearly 16-year career in manufacturing, Buddy Molina was tired of working a job he wasn’t exactly passionate about.

December 11, 2019 11:40 am

Pierce College hosts Teaching Equity Conference Dec. 14

Smiling teacher interacting with children

Pierce College is proud to announce a new and innovative conference for educators committed to equity and social justice in the educational system.

December 5, 2019 11:20 am

Pierce College program saves students $2 million in textbook costs

Thanks to the Pierce Open Pathways (POP) program offered at Pierce College at JBLM, students have saved more than $2 million in textbook costs since 2015.

November 22, 2019 12:39 pm

Pierce College Raider Volleyball captures third straight West Region title

Thanks to a combination of passion for the game and dedication to the team, Raider Volleyball fought hard all season to capture the team’s third consecutive Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) West Region title, winning all 12 league games they played.

November 22, 2019 11:22 am

Pierce College alum inspires next generation of LGBTQ youth

In his role as Interim Executive Director for the Oasis Youth Center, Matthew Wilson is making it his life’s work to support Tacoma’s LGBTQ youth.

November 19, 2019 1:26 pm