News & Updates

Pierce College’s upcoming Pierce Talks event features inspiring conversations with three Distinguished Alumni on Jan. 24

Jerry McLaughlin, Karen Leming and Stan Flemming

Pierce College invites the community to a special event on Jan. 24, featuring three Distinguished Alumni who will share inspirational stories from their experience at Pierce and beyond.

January 11, 2019 11:12 am

Elyse Flury wants to engage Pierce College Puyallup students for success

Brimming with energy, 17-year-old Elyse Flury has her sights set on the future, while clearly enjoying her present-day experience at Pierce College.

January 9, 2019 3:42 pm

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom president retires, search underway for replacement

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom President Denise Yochum announced her retirement Jan. 2 after 13 years of dedicated service to the college.

January 7, 2019 9:15 am

Youngest U.S. Marine Corps Officer Hails from Puyallup and Pierce College

At age 20, Pierce College alum Tyler Brownfield is the youngest officer currently serving in the entire United States Marine Corps – and maybe ever.

December 20, 2018 4:53 pm

Pierce College ESL student credits supportive teachers for success in bachelor’s degree program

When Sandra Tinoco and her husband moved to Washington from their hometown of Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, they did not speak any English whatsoever.

December 19, 2018 9:35 am

Catch a Raider basketball home game this season!

The Raider Basketball season is finally here, and these hardworking student-athletes are looking forward to another stellar season.

December 18, 2018 12:32 pm

Pierce College announces 2019 All-Washington Academic Team members

In recognition of their high academic achievements, four Pierce College students were recently named to the 2019 All-Washington Academic Team.

December 17, 2018 8:57 am

Pierce College student finds ‘power’ in adversity

Growing up in a single-parent household filled with drug addiction, poverty and abuse, Raymond Power spent much of his childhood searching for a sense of family that was missing in his own life.

December 5, 2018 4:52 pm

Pierce College alum puts degree to work as owner of Spanaway Fitness

A fan of the movie, “Dodgeball,” David Morley can’t help but compare the friendly gym he owns in Spanaway to “Average Joe’s,” the down-home gym pitted against glitzy rival “Globo Gym” in the wild 2004 Ben Stiller/Vince Vaughn comedy.

November 26, 2018 9:46 am

Raider Volleyball breaks records, heads to championship tournament Nov. 15-18

Raider Volleyball may only have a couple returning sophomores this year, but the young team is on track to break longstanding records after an undefeated regular season.

November 15, 2018 9:23 am