Pierce College’s Associated Student Organization (ASO) launched its annual Clothesline Project virtually on April 28 to spread awareness, and to help those who have been
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Putting the spotlight on increasing diversity
The California Community Colleges (CCC) held a series of webinars for Black Student Success Week, which focused on amplifying the voices of Black students and
Los Angeles County holds COVID-19 vaccine town hall
The Los Angeles County of Public Health held a virtual town hall on the COVID-19 vaccines as more Los Angeles residents continue to get vaccinated.
Setting movie careers in motion
California Community Colleges’s new partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will provide increased access to highly competitive film industry experiences. Media
‘Back to school’ holding a new meaning
COVID-19 pushed most Los Angeles Community College District courses to strictly online. Now, with some classes set to return in the fall, professors and students
The Asian American and Pacific Islander college community speak up
Hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have increased since March 2020, creating waves of protests across the country. Pierce College librarian
Students miss out on college aid
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
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