Adult Education

Matthew Garner graduated from the Peninsula College Honors Program, where he learned how to conduct research at the university level. He's now a Ph.D. graduate student in chemistry at Portland State University, and hopes to someday return to Peninsula College as a professor.

When an accident ended his construction career, the local community college helped him retrain

“Had I gone straight to the university I doubt I would have made it this far.”

 

Sydney Roberts attended Peninsula College through the Running Start Program, gaining valuable skills which helped her pursue a degree in medicine.

How Sydney Roberts built a foundation for medical school, and success, at PC

I am grateful for Peninsula College and the opportunities it afforded me, teaching me skills to become successful at the University of Washington and beyond.… Continue reading

 

Richele Ferretti worked full time while completing the BAS Program at Peninsula College. Taking classes helped her discover she had a lot more leadership qualities than she’d realized.

BAS Program offers one-on-one interaction and flexibility to fit student schedules

By Richele Ferretti When I attended a university for a year, I had no connection with my instructor or fellow students. One of the reasons… Continue reading

 

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances while studying at Peninsula College.

Worker Retraining Funds, network of support help nursing student focus on studies, not debt

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances. Growing up, medicine was a huge part of… Continue reading

First-year nursing student Rikki Weaver shares how Worker Retraining funds helped her focus on nursing, not finances while studying at Peninsula College.
Tim Atkisson

Emergency Assistance Grant recipient finds purpose and accountability in studies, giving back

Earlier this year, Peninsula College received this letter from Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) student Timothy Atkisson. The Peninsula College mission is to educate diverse… Continue reading

Tim Atkisson