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Sierra College Selected to Join Aspen Institute Initiative Working to Increase Student Success in High-Value Programs
Sierra College has been selected to join the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s Unlocking Opportunity network—an initiative designed to help community colleges improve student outcomes by increasing the number of students entering and completing high-value workforce and degree transfer programs.
August 25, 2025 -
Sierra College Foundation Raises More Than $3 Million for Local Students
Sierra College Foundation closed out the 2024-25 academic year by awarding nearly $350,000 in scholarships to more than 200 local students to help pay for school, as well as living costs such as rent, utilities, gas and food.
July 22, 2025 -
Educators, Employers Stress “One Team” Collaboration at Workforce Summit
Nearly 300 regional educators, employers, business and workforce training leaders convened for the second “Sierra Workforce Summit” on June 3 to align workforce development efforts for Placer County and the broader Sacramento Region.
July 2, 2025 -
Dr. Denise Bushnell Honored with 2024-25 Hayward Award for Excellence
Sierra College business professor Dr. Denise Bushnell has been honored with the 2024-25 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education.
April 4, 2025 -
Sierra College Elevates Amy Schulz to Executive Dean, Workforce and Strategic Initiatives
Sierra College has promoted Amy Schulz to a newly created position of Executive Dean for Workforce and Strategic Initiatives.
March 17, 2025