In 2015, Shontieka Adeogun was a student at Clover Park Technical College studying nursing. She’d already finished earning her GED from CPTC but was starting to feel like nursing wasn’t for her. That’s when she was introduced to Pierce College’s emergency management program. “When I started in emergency management, I had no idea my […]
Pierce College Raider Baseball celebrates opening of new home field
On Friday, April 12, the Pierce College Raider’s baseball team played their first game on their first-ever home field – the Lakewood Baseball Field at Fort Steilacoom Park. Pierce College and the City of Lakewood held a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for the field on April 27. The new field features a full-field […]
My Career: Pierce College graduate turns her experience into thriving career
In 2015, Shontieka Adeogun was a student at Clover Park Technical College studying nursing. She’d already finished earning her GED from CPTC but was starting to feel like nursing wasn’t for her. That’s when she was introduced to Pierce College’s emergency management program. “When I started in emergency management, I had no idea my […]
Pierce College Director of Athletics Duncan Stevenson recognized by Tacoma Athletic Commission
Pierce College Director of Athletics Duncan Stevenson will be awarded the 2024 Doug McArthur Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tacoma Athletic Commission. The Award “recognizes an individual who captures the true passion for athletics through participation, promotion and organization.” “It is truly humbling to receive this recognition, I am honored,” Stevenson said. “My heartfelt gratitude […]
Pierce College Puyallup hires new Vice President of Learning and Student Success
Pierce College is proud to announce the hiring of Yuritzi Lozano as our new Vice President of Learning and Student Success at Pierce College Puyallup. Her first day will be May 16. A proud Washingtonian, Lozano established roots in the Wenatchee area after immigrating from Mexico with her family. They quickly found work in the […]
Pierce College Puyallup hires new Vice President of Learning and Student Success
Pierce College is proud to announce the hiring of Yuritzi Lozano as our new Vice President of Learning and Student Success at Pierce College Puyallup. Her first day will be May 16. A proud Washingtonian, Lozano established roots in the Wenatchee area after immigrating from Mexico with her family. They quickly found work in […]
Pierce College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters recognized by national REACH Rewards program
Pierce College is proud to announce that our two campus chapters of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) have both been recognized by the national organization for outstanding membership development. The Omega Theta chapter at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and the Alpha Psi Delta chapter at Pierce College Puyallup were among 159 PTK chapters nationwide recognized […]
Pierce College hires Vice President of Equity, Engagement and Belonging
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 […]