LA Pierce College Brahma Beat - Issue 115
Pierce College Welcomes Students Back for Fall 2025
The first day of the Fall 2025 semester on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 brought energy and excitement to Pierce College as the campus welcomed many of its 16,412 students enrolled in 41,785 course sections.
The campus mall walkway was alive with activity as students moved from class to class, gathered to socialize, stopped to take their student ID photos, visited the bookstore for supplies, and lined up for financial aid and registration assistance. The familiar back-to-school buzz reminded everyone that Pierce is once again in full swing.
Faculty and staff were out in full force to ensure a smooth start. Pierce employees stationed across at the Welcome Center, Associated Student Organization (ASO), Health Services, and more greeted students, answered questions, and provided resources to support a strong beginning to the semester.
To mark the occasion, President Aracely Aguiar offered advice and well wishes to students in a video posted to social media. Welcome messages from other college administrators and helpful videos were also posted on social media. Students are encouraged to check out Pierce’s Instagram and Facebook accounts to see these posts and more highlights from the first week of school.
Pierce College to Host International Early Childhood Education Conference
On September 19–20, 2025, Los Angeles Pierce College will welcome educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world as it hosts the 46th Annual Conference of the International Association of Early Childhood Education (IAECE). This will be the first time the event will take place on the U.S. mainland.
Themed Enhancing Early Childhood Education: Strategies for Collaboration, the two-day event will feature keynote addresses, cultural workshops, research presentations, and professional development sessions led by experts from Japan, the United States, and several other countries. The program includes topics such as storytelling, music and dance in early learning, flannelboard teaching techniques, and the role of play in child development.
The conference is being co-hosted by LAPC’s Child Development Department, which will also showcase its Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program, the first of its kind in the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). The event is open to the public, with registration at $15 for both days or $10 for a single day. LACCD students, faculty, and staff may attend free of charge. Register Here
Pierce Journalism Alumna Honored by Society of Professional Journalists
Pierce College celebrates recent graduate Delilah Brumer, who has been named one of two Outstanding Student Journalists of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), Greater Los Angeles Pro Chapter. Brumer will be recognized at SPJ’s 49th Annual Distinguished Journalist Awards Banquet on October 22, 2025, at the Castaway in Burbank.
A bilingual journalist with a strong commitment to covering education, immigration, and government through data-driven reporting, Brumer graduated from Pierce in June 2025 and will begin her junior year at UCLA this fall as a transfer student.
While at Pierce, she served as editor-in-chief of both the Roundup and The Bull, leading the award-winning student publications with distinction. Her growing body of work also includes internships with CalMatters, Southern California News Group, and EdSource, as well as a Capital Reporting Fellowship with Colorado Newsline this past summer.
Brumer is also a member of the New York Times Corps, a selective national mentorship program, and has contributed on-the-ground reporting as a stringer for The New York Times, covering major events including the January 2025 L.A. wildfires and the 2024 election from Arizona.
UPCOMING EVENT AND HIGHLIGHTS ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS / ASSISTANCE
On Monday, September 8, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Career & Transfer Center will host a UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Workshop in the Student Services Building. This in-person session is designed for students planning to transfer to a UC campus in Fall 2026 and want to take advantage of the TAG program, which offers guaranteed admission to eligible students. Attendees will learn how the TAG process works, which UC campuses participate, and how to prepare a successful application before the September 30 deadline. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a clear path to the UC system.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Pierce women’s soccer team takes to the field off-campus for a match against Santa Monica College lapc.edu+1. This away game offers an exciting opportunity to cheer on the Brahmas as they compete to build momentum early in the season.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the Pierce men’s soccer team will face off against Cerritos College in a home game at Shepard Stadium. The match promises an exciting chance to support the Brahmas as they compete on their home turf. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Pierce men’s soccer team will head off‑campus to take on the Cal Lutheran Junior Varsity squad. This evening match offers a valuable opportunity to support the Brahmas as they challenge themselves against local competition
Pierce College’s football team hosts Los Angeles Valley College on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This home game at Shepard Stadium is a great opportunity to cheer on the Brahmas and show LACCD Districtwide spirit for our two sister colleges.
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Fresh Bodega event will take place on the Pierce College Mall, outside the library along The Mall. Join the campus community for this complimentary distribution of fresh produce and non‑perishable groceries provided at no cost. Organized by LAPC’s Basic Needs Program, Fresh Bodega aims to support students in need and connect them with campus food assistance resources.
On Friday, September 26, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., International Student Services will host a field trip to the Mr. Brainwash Art Museum in Beverly Hills. Known for its bold pop art and immersive exhibits, the museum highlights the work of renowned artist Thierry Guetta, also known as Mr. Brainwash. Transportation from Pierce College will be provided, and admission is free, though students are responsible for their own food and drinks.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., join us at The Great Hall on campus for the Meet Your Major Fair. This public event invites students to explore their academic options at Pierce College—meet faculty and department representatives, ask about career paths, coursework, and possible transfer universities.