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
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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
BRIEF: 2021 graduation will be online
Los Angeles Community College District Chancellor Francisco Rodriguez announced that graduation will be held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns. This is the second graduation that
Laptop scholarships available for students
The Academic Senate announced on March 8 that students will have the opportunity to apply for laptop scholarships to access their online classes. Students who
Equal Pay Act approved
The Los Angeles Community College District’s (LACCD) Board of Trustees approved a resolution addressing the Equal Pay Act prohibiting an employer from paying any employee
Pierce College offers express counseling
The Pierce College Counseling Center has established a virtual platform making it more convenient for students to get help. Express Counseling is the latest addition