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 […]
Chancellor Julie White, Ph.D., Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced today that Julie Manley White, Ph.D., Chancellor at Pierce College, was selected for the inaugural class of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship. This program, made possible with support from JPMorgan Chase, focuses on developing a sustainable and comprehensive reform agenda that advances excellence and equity in student outcomes at […]
Small Business Development Center at Pierce College provides one-to-one support for small business growth
Pierce College Puyallup is proud to be the home of a new office for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The Washington SBDC is a network of more than 40 expert business advisors across the state working to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow or buy/sell a business. “We are thrilled to partner […]
My Legacy: Pierce College student looks forward to taking next step toward his dream career
For Samuel Pena-Rojas, Pierce College is a family affair. Pena-Rojas decided to enroll at Pierce College after both of his aunts attended – one to complete her GED, the other to earn a two-year degree. The son of undocumented immigrants, Pena-Rojas said that family legacy is something he is striving for. “I don’t see myself […]
Pierce College to receive an NWCCU Regional Accreditation Visit
Pierce College District is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Pierce College District’s accreditation was most recently reaffirmed in 2017. As part of the regular cycle of review, Pierce College District will be visited by a NWCCU evaluation team on October 18 – 20, 2023 for the Year-Seven Comprehensive Evaluation. During the visit, […]