For over 20 years, Ha Nguyen has served the students of Washington state’s community and technical college system, advocating for students of color and other minoritized students, and leading statewide efforts to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Nguyen is also a Vietnamese refugee whose family was part of the first wave of Vietnamese Boat […]
Pierce College announces the hiring of new Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Wolbrecht
Pierce College is proud to announce the hiring of Jennifer Wolbrecht as our new Executive Director of the Foundation. Wolbrecht is returning to Pierce College after serving as Director of Development from 2017-2019 and Executive Director from 2019-2020. Most recently, Wolbrecht led an Advancement team of a non-profit organization that also functions as a retreat […]
Pierce College dedicates gymnasium honoring Chancellor Emerita Dr. Michele L. Johnson
On Saturday, February 24, Pierce College unveiled the newly dedicated Michele L. Johnson Gymnasium on the Fort Steilacoom campus. The 14,000 square foot gymnasium opened in 2007 and has since been home to Pierce College Raiders basketball and volleyball teams. “Not only did Michele lead a transformation of Pierce that led to doubling of […]
Pierce College is relaunching student newspaper: The Pinnacle.
Since 1974, Pierce College has had a proud tradition of student media on both the Puyallup and Fort Steilacoom campuses with The Post and The Pioneer. Under the new banner of “The Pinnacle” students from across the Pierce College District can get their campus news from a single source. Treva Adkins, 44, is the editor-in-chief […]
My Motivation: how one Pierce College alumnus found his passion and turned it into a thriving career
When Tony Nguyen first moved to the United States from his home country of Vietnam, he spoke almost no English. In 2006, Nguyen started classes at Pierce College in the intensive English program, eventually continuing his education at Pierce and earning an associate degree in accounting. “I think Pierce College is one of the […]
Faatima Miller proves it’s never too late to further your education and change your future
Mother. Veteran. Student. Graduate. Teacher. Entrepreneur. These are just a few of the words used to describe Faatima Miller these days. The 45-year-old mom of four graduated from Pierce College in June 2023 with not one but two degrees – an Associate in Military Technology and Leadership as well as an Associate in Arts – […]
Pierce College international student turns her dreams into reality
Yael Hensen Anaya, 23, a native of Mallorca, Spain, says she grew up dreaming of travelling and immersing herself in other cultures. Although she lived in what some might call a “paradise,” Hensen says she was always aware that her aspirations to study international relations would be limited on her beloved island. Hensen found Pierce […]
Aspen Institute Names Pierce College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute has named Pierce College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. Pierce College has been selected as one of the Top 150 institutions in the past three Aspen […]
The 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, happening October 1-7, 2023. Pierce College Puyallup’s signature event is “An Evening With Pierce College,” taking place from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. Spend the evening exploring campus and learning more about […]