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Pierce College partners with Edquity to bring emergency grants to those in need

UPDATE: Funding through Edquity is no longer available. If you are in financial need, please visit the Pierce Advocacy and Resource Connections web page, or explore your funding options today.

Oct 11, 2021 9:38 am

City of Puyallup Celebrates Pierce during College Appreciation Week

The City of Puyallup is celebrating Pierce College’s contribution to the community during a special series of events during College Appreciation Week, taking place Oct. 2-8.

Sep 27, 2021 12:08 pm

Pierce College EDI CARES wins grant to expand summer programs

Pierce College EDI CARES launched five different, culturally empowering summer programs to meet the needs of high school age youth in Pierce County.

Sep 27, 2021 10:59 am

Pierce College named top 10 best community college in the nation

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has once again named Pierce College one of the top 10 best community colleges in the nation as part of the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

Jul 29, 2021 3:01 pm

Pierce College ranked No. 1 community college in the nation for veterans – and top college overall in the Northwest!

For the past 10 years, Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges has been a top resource for veterans to help with their education decisions.

Jul 15, 2021 5:33 pm

Pierce College EDI CARES office to offer free summer engagement programming

Pierce College’s EDI CARES (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: College Access, Retention and Engagement Services) office is proud to offer FREE summer programming for local high school students of color.

Jun 29, 2021 11:46 am

Pierce College at JBLM student hits her stride thanks to supportive advisors, professors

When Pierce College at JBLM student Darian Kosa first learned she had been accepted into Seattle University’s nursing school, she immediately burst into tears of happiness.

Jun 28, 2021 5:27 pm

Pierce College program named one of nation’s top online bachelor’s in fire sciences

Pierce College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Fire Services Leadership and Management was recently named one of the nation’s top online bachelor degrees in the fire sciences by www.CollegeConcensus.com.

May 13, 2021 4:23 pm

Pierce College announces 2021 All-Washington Academic Team members

In recognition of their high academic achievements, four Pierce College students were recently named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team.

Apr 19, 2021 4:26 pm

Pierce College announces 2021 Distinguished Alumni

Pierce College is proud to announce the selection of four exceptional former students to honor during this year’s Distinguished Alumni celebration.

Mar 26, 2021 9:29 am

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