News & Updates

Pierce College celebrates Class of 2020 in historic virtual commencement ceremony

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The Pierce College community celebrated a unique virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2020.

June 24, 2020 4:44 pm

Pierce College receives national recognition for excellence in marketing and communications

Pierce College’s Marketing and Communications team recently received top honors from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Paragon Awards competition.

June 17, 2020 3:41 pm

Pierce College is named again as one of 10 national finalists for $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today announced that Pierce College is one of 10 finalists for the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

June 9, 2020 12:53 pm

Pierce College Financial Aid representatives are here to help!

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With more students than ever facing financial hardship due to COVID-19, Pierce College’s Financial Aid specialists have their work cut out for them.

June 3, 2020 11:59 am

Students can apply for CARES Act funding today!

Pierce College students who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak now have access to emergency funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

May 29, 2020 2:14 pm

Pierce College adapts to ‘new normal,’ helps students reach goals in spite of challenging circumstances

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For many Pierce College students (and employees, too!), home is now daycare, school, and sometimes workplace, all rolled into one.

May 29, 2020 1:53 pm

Free money for college: introducing the Washington College Grant

Thanks to the new Washington College Grant, education and training beyond high school is becoming even more affordable for low- and middle-income students.

May 14, 2020 11:26 am

Pierce College distributes Chromebooks, WiFi hot spots to students in preparation of virtual spring quarter

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With Pierce College moving classes and services to remote operations for the duration of spring quarter, the college is working harder than ever to make sure each student is set up for success.

April 8, 2020 4:53 pm

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