More than a year into the pandemic, the higher education sector continues to see a trend in the decline of applications for financial aid, disproportionately
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Pierce College President announces resignation
Pierce College President Alexis S. Montevirgen announced April 15 his resignation which surprised many of the faculty and administration. He plans to remain in the
Enrollment drops for second consecutive year
Statewide, community colleges are experiencing dips in enrollment because of COVID-19. Pierce College is no different. Pierce faces a decline of 17% in enrollment since
BRIEF: Pierce College President Alexis Montevirgen resigns
Pierce College President Alexis Montevirgen has announced Thursday his resignation. Montevirgen said in an email that he plans to step down from his position by
Career tech on campus
At Pierce College’s Applied and Industrial Technology buildings, people are likely to be greeted by the sounds of welding metal, the sight of sparks flying
Academic Senate turmoil
The Academic Senate appointed Tuesday a new representative after a heated discussion about potentially offensive and discriminatory comments one of the candidates said were leveled
Pierce College childcare center hopeful to reopen
With schools making plans to soon reopen their campuses, childcare staff members at Pierce College believe it is important to get the COVID-19 vaccine. On
Emotional rescue
Stress and anxiety can take a toll on a student’s mental state when there are Canvas notifications knocking on the virtual door. Michelle Reyes, a
Decline in financial aid applications
With a year into the pandemic, the higher education sector continues to see a trend in the decline of applications for financial aid, disproportionately impacting
Pierce professors get vaccinated
For some Pierce College professors. finding a COVID-19 vaccine appointment feels like winning the lottery. On March 1, Los Angeles County entered a new tier