Today, the Aspen Institute named Pierce College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and … [Read more...] about The Aspen Institute names Pierce College a Top 200 Community College
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Danielle Rants Promoted to President of The Rants Group
The Rants Group, a third-generation, family-owned business leader in commercial real estate, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Danielle Rants to President. Danielle’s appointment reflects the growing leadership role she has already taken within the company, guiding strategy, operations, and growth. Her focus is on positioning The Rants Group for the future, with … [Read more...] about Danielle Rants Promoted to President of The Rants Group
Tacoma City Ballet: Celebrating 70 Years
The year was 1955 and in Tacoma the post-war economy was driven by lumber production needed to supply the booming furniture manufacturing industry. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was completed a few years earlier, allowing for greater ease of transportation which in turn allowed for more recreation and leisure activities from golf to visiting productions like the ice capers and then … [Read more...] about Tacoma City Ballet: Celebrating 70 Years
Robert Cray comes to Federal Way PAEC
Blues is the foundation of the music of Grammy Award winner Robert Cray. But it’s nearly impossible to limit his talent to one genre when his music is also influenced by traditional American rock, soul, jazz, gospel, funk and R&B. “When I first started playing guitar, I wanted to be George Harrison. That is, until I heard Jimi Hendrix,” explains Cray. “After that, I … [Read more...] about Robert Cray comes to Federal Way PAEC
Tacoma Art Museum Presents Haunted
Tacoma Art Museum presents three captivating exhibitions this fall, Haunted and Cable Griffith: Uncanny Twilight, each offering a unique exploration of art and memory ,while the Benaroya Wing showcases are fresh with the museum’s Studio Art Glass collection. The Haunted exhibition explores cinema as spectral memory, temporal disruption, and the protean meaning of being … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum Presents Haunted