As an Achieving the Dream (ATD) Leader College of Distinction, Pierce College remains committed to finding new ways to increase student success while removing the barriers that stand in the way of their educational goals. … [Read more...]

Pierce College’s nursing program continues to play an important role in filling Washington’s statewide shortage of registered nurses. The program has been ranked as one of the top nursing programs in the state, ranked No. 1 by RNCareers.org, and No. 2 by RegisteredNursing.org. Over the past four years, our nursing program has seen an average first-time National Council Licensure … [Read more...]

Pierce College’s Year Three Mid-Cycle Accreditation Report is available for viewing. Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. … [Read more...]

As a longtime higher education advocate and engaged community member, Kristin Ray is looking forward to supporting the mission of Pierce College by serving as its newest Board of Trustees member. As a military spouse and educator for 21 years, Ray has taught in six states, including six years with Department of Defense schools. … [Read more...]

Charlie Parker joined the college earlier this year, bringing with him a passion and commitment to student success. Parker has enjoyed a broad and varied career supporting equity, diversity and inclusion principles and values. … [Read more...]

As Pierce College Fort Steilacoom’s new Concert Choir Director, Dr. Eric Rutherford makes it his mission to help each of his students become better vocalists, and have fun while they’re at it. Rutherford comes to Pierce from Independence Community College in Independence, Kan., where he served as Dean of Fine Arts and professor of music. … [Read more...]

Dr. Kaitlin Bove’s love of music goes back to elementary school when she was first introduced to her instrument of choice: the flute. She joined her school’s band in fourth grade, and worked hard at perfecting the instrument as much as she could. … [Read more...]

A group of Pierce College students will embark on the trip of a lifetime to study plant and animal life in Kenya this December. In an effort to offset travel costs, students are holding a number of fundraisers leading up to the study tour, including a community-wide shoe drive happening now until Oct. 15. … [Read more...]

The City of Puyallup is celebrating Pierce College’s contribution to the community during its first ever Higher Education Appreciation Week, taking place Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. … [Read more...]

Thanks to a new partnership between Pierce College and Bethel School District, more south Pierce County students will have access to higher education than ever before. College courses will now be offered at Spanaway Lake High School during the day, allowing students and community members to earn college credit closer to home. … [Read more...]