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My Motivation: how one Pierce College...
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.
Pierce College Athletics holds fifth...
The Pierce College Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed its 5th class of inductees on Jan. 20th with a ceremony celebrating alumni and staff, and, for the first time, retired the uniform numbers of two Raider alumni – No. 42, Anthony “Tony” Adams and no. 1, Michaela Hougland.
My Journey: Pierce College international...
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.
My Success: Faatima Miller proves it’s...
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 - Direct Transfer Agreement degree.
The Aspen Institute Names Pierce College...
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.