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Pierce College Students Honored in Statewide Awards

Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Eight Pierce College students earned spots on the 2026 All Washington Academic Team, recognized for academic excellence across Washington's community and technical colleges.

Leolora Wiggins, a student at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, was named a 2026 DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream, a national nonprofit supporting community college success.

The honors highlight student achievements at Pierce College, which serves Puyallup and surrounding communities. The college's recognition as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream underscores ongoing efforts to support student success.

📄 Source: Pierce College Puyallup — https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/news

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Eight Pierce College students earned spots on the 2026 All Washington Academic Team“Eight Pierce students were chosen for the honor, alongside students from across Washington's community and technical colleges.”
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The 2026 All Washington Academic Team recognizes academic excellence across Washington's community and technical colleges“Eight Pierce students were chosen for the honor, alongside students from across Washington's community and technical colleges.”
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Leolora Wiggins, a student at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, was named a 2026 DREAM Scholar“Pierce College is proud to announce that Leolora Wiggins, a student at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, has been selected as a 2026 DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream.”
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Leolora Wiggins was named a 2026 DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream“Pierce College is proud to announce that Leolora Wiggins, a student at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, has been selected as a 2026 DREAM Scholar by Achieving the Dream.”
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Achieving the Dream is a national nonprofit supporting community college successNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The honors highlight student achievements at Pierce College“Eight Pierce students were chosen for the honor, alongside students from across Washington's community and technical colleges.”
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Pierce College serves Puyallup and surrounding communitiesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Pierce College was recognized as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction“March 4, 2026 Pierce College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction”
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Pierce College was recognized as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream“Pierce College Recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction”
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Pierce College's recognition as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction underscores ongoing efforts to support student successNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.