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 […]
From the classroom to the community, this Pierce College student is using his education for good
Pierce College’s Criminal Justice program prepares students for the rigors and responsibilities of these demanding careers. From traditional classroom instruction to “in-the-field” internship opportunities, criminal justice students at Pierce College will receive the balanced training, experience and connections they need to begin a rewarding career in the legal system. One such student is Davon Gray, […]
Pierce College announces new paramedic certificate in Emergency Medical Services program
Pierce College is proud to announce the introduction of a new paramedic certificate in our Emergency Medical Services program. For over 30 years, the Emergency Medical Services program at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom has provided students with the necessary education and training to be successful in the field. From firefighters to EMTs, our students […]
Pierce College student turns class project into successful non-profit
As part of the coursework for Management 283 or Principles of Management, Dr. Paul Gerhardt asks his students to come up with a business plan for a non-profit organization. For Shatone Martin, the class project had perfect timing. “I went to my teammates and said: I actually have this idea, and I want to […]
New trustee, Lauren Adler, appointed to Pierce College Board
Lauren Adler, a former Pierce College student, lifetime resident of Puyallup and accomplished government affairs leader, is proud to join Pierce College’s Board of Trustees. A former President of the Associated Student Body of the Puyallup campus, Adler attended Pierce College from 2010 until 2012. Since then, Adler has established herself as a transformational […]