At-a-glance Pierce College is asking community members – students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public – to provide feedback on the first draft of the Pierce College Strategic Plan 2025 – 2032. The new strategic plan will replace Strategic Plan 2017-2024. The draft is available for review and comment on our website until Dec. 9 at […]
Association of Veterinary Technician Educators selects Pierce College professor for inaugural fellowship class
The Association of Veterinary Technician Educators selects Pierce College Professor of Veterinary Technology Markiva Contris for the inaugural class of its fellowship program. Contris, a Pierce College alumna, is a licensed veterinary technician and certified canine rehabilitation practitioner. In addition to educating Pierce College veterinary technician students, Contris works in the field as the office […]
My Experience: How returning to school reignited one student’s passion for the arts
Treva Adkins is not your traditional college student. She’s a mom of four and at 45, she’s often in classes at Pierce College with friends of her teenaged son and daughter. But what really sets her apart is her drive to succeed despite any circumstances. “I love to learn,” Adkins said. “But I also […]
Pierce College among 100 top community and technical colleges eligible for inclusive excellence award
Nine community and technical colleges in Washington state, including Pierce College, are now eligible to apply for the U.S. Department of Education’s Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, which recognizes institutions of higher education that excel in supporting student success, retention, and completion of credentials. Pierce College is among 100 community and technical colleges chosen nationally. To […]
Pierce College opens newest academic building, expanding STEM education at Puyallup campus
This fall, Pierce College students headed back to our Puyallup campus with a new addition: the Johnson Science Building. This state-of-the-art building offers classrooms, labs, study space and more for students studying science, technology, engineering, and math. On October 16, the Pierce College community celebrated the grand opening of the newest academic building on […]
Learn more about Pierce College’s ASPIRE program during Open House on Oct. 15
Please join us on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. for Pierce College’s ASPIRE Open House! If you are a student who self-identifies as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander, you have an opportunity to join a community designed to support you. The Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Reaching Their Potential Through Education (ASPIRE) student support […]
Pierce College to receive Association of Community College Trustees regional equity award
Pierce College will receive the 2024 Pacific Region Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). This recognition demonstrates the college’s commitment to creating equitable educational opportunities for underrepresented and underserved communities. “Equity is foundational to our mission of creating quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an […]
My Community: How one Pierce College student is using his education to give back
In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began, many students had to make the difficult decision between staying in school and supporting their families. One such student was Vitaly Bravo Urrutia. Vitaly put his Pierce College education on hold to work whatever jobs he could find to help his mother pay rent, put food on the […]
Pierce College’s Director of International Education selected for AIEA Presidential Fellowship
Pierce College’s Executive Director of International Education Cindy Schaarschmidt has been named a 2024-2025 Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA) Presidential Fellow. “It’s an honor to be selected for the AIEA presidential fellowship program,” Schaarschmidt said. “I look forward to working alongside such an accomplished group of fellow international education leaders this year and learning […]