News & Updates

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

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

Students walking outdoors on the Pierce College Puyallup campus

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