- true10/28/2025The Aspen Institute names Pierce College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize Aspen Institute names Pierce College District as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the 2027 $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
The Pierce College District was named to the top 200 colleges eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize for community college excellence, the $1 million prize is the nation’s premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges.Today, the Aspen Institute named Pierce College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community Col...2025Aspen Instituteawardnewspress release