As a young single mom and college student, Lindsay Williams was unsure what the future held for her and her son. At the time, the Texas native was a Texas Southern University student struggling to balance school and parenthood, ultimately leaving college to find a job that would help to support her and her son. … [Read more...]

Pierce College is proud to reopen its Dental Hygiene Clinic, providing affordable dental care for community members after months of closure due to COVID-19 restrictions set by the governor. The clinic, located at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, will reopen under special safety guidelines set by the Washington State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control. … [Read more...]

The Pierce College community celebrated a unique virtual commencement ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2020. Under normal circumstances, the entire college community would have come together at the Tacoma Dome to celebrate our special grads, but instead had the opportunity this year to enjoy the celebration virtually, from the comfort of their own homes. … [Read more...]

Pierce College’s Marketing and Communications team recently received top honors from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) Paragon Awards competition. This annual competition is exclusive to marketing and public relations professionals at two-year colleges. … [Read more...]

With more students than ever facing financial hardship due to COVID-19, Pierce College’s Financial Aid specialists have their work cut out for them. The team of 12 has processed 468 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications from students in need of anything from computers and printers to Internet and food assistance. … [Read more...]

Thanks to the new Washington College Grant, education and training beyond high school is becoming even more affordable for low- and middle-income students. For those who qualify, the grant guarantees that you will receive the full Washington College Grant award, eliminating wait lists and letting students start any quarter with the … [Read more...]

For many Pierce College students (and employees, too!), home is now daycare, school, and sometimes workplace, all rolled into one. As we all continue adapting to these challenging times, Pierce College is working harder than ever to continue providing students with quality educational opportunities in a safe and healthy way. … [Read more...]

Pierce College students who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak now have access to emergency funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. … [Read more...]

Thanks to the new Washington College Grant, education and training beyond high school is becoming even more affordable for low- and middle-income students. For those who qualify, the grant guarantees that you will receive the full Washington College Grant award, eliminating wait lists and letting students start any quarter with the … [Read more...]

With Pierce College moving classes and services to remote operations for the duration of spring quarter, the college is working harder than ever to make sure each student is set up for success. Using careful social distancing measures, dedicated Pierce College officials distributed 441 Chromebooks, WiFi hotspots and other devices to students in need. … [Read more...]