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
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Little Free libraries
Much like a Little Free Library, a college campus is what the surrounding community contributes to it. Pierce College is an ideal place to have
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
Community growth for a bargain
Pierce College holds the Topanga Vintage Market for independent vendors to sell goods to the community the fourth Sunday of every month. The market attracts
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
The Transfer Dilemma
While the majority of students enter community college with a plan to transfer after two years, this is the case for less than 10% of
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