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Pierce College Named Best Community College in 2025 Daily News Readers'聽Choice Awards聽

August 5, 2025

By LAPC Communications Office

Pierce College Named Best Community College in 2025 Daily News Readers' Choice Awards 

Pierce College has been voted Best Community College in the Los Angeles Daily News 24th Annual Readers鈥 Choice Awards鈥攁 prestigious honor made possible by overwhelming community support and thousands of readers votes across the San Fernando Valley. 

In addition to earning the top spot as Best Community College, Pierce also took home Favorite Nursing SchoolFavorite Trade/Specialty School, and Favorite College Extension Program, solidifying its reputation as a leader in accessible, high-quality education across disciplines. 

鈥淭his is an extraordinary recognition of our college鈥檚 mission and the incredible work our students, faculty, and staff do every day,鈥 said Pierce President Aracely Aguiar. 鈥淭o be named 鈥楤est鈥 in multiple categories is a testament to the strength of our programs, the dedication of our teams, and the trust we鈥檝e built with the communities we serve.鈥 

Now in its 24th year, the Daily News Readers鈥 Choice Awards highlight the most beloved businesses, institutions, and service providers across the region. The 2025 edition was published on Sunday, August 3 and featured winners in categories ranging from dining and entertainment to education and healthcare. Pierce鈥檚 sweep across multiple education categories places it among the most celebrated organizations in this year鈥檚 contest.

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