Danny Tapp - PWSC Tuition Winner
Congratulations to Danny Tapp who recently won tuition for one year to attend PWSC.
PWSC News
Interview with Rex
Rex is an Alaskan teacher who attended the NCCER for Teachers program this month. Learn more about Rex and what he got out of the program.
Interview with nursing student Kristy Crump
Kristy Crump is a nursing student at PWSC. She grew up in Valdez, Alaska, and has been commercial fishing for the past 12 years. During a recent interview, Kristy said that fishing has given her “tough skin” which will help her as a nurse. Her experience as a certified nurse aide has also helped prepare her for her future career. Kristy chose PWSC because of the low tuition rates and it’s in her hometown.
Now is a great time to earn a degree!
It's never too late to go to college. If you're thinking of starting or continuing your college education, now is a great time to earn a degree or certificate.
Valdez Last Frontier Theatre Conference
The Valdez Last Frontier Theatre Conference has many exciting evening performances coming up that are FREE to attend! All of them will be held at the Valdez Civic Center. There will be one show per evening starting this Saturday, June 8 and ending Thursday, June 13!
Interview with dual-credit student Emily Humphrey
Emily Humphrey was one of the four Valdez High School students to graduate with both an Associates of Arts and high school diploma this May. Emily plans on attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks in the fall to pursue a bachelor's degree in secondary education and an EMT certificate. She plans to one day teach high school English and drama, and spend her summers working in emergency medical services.
Chancellor's and Dean's List
Congratulations to the students who received high grades this spring semester.
Interview with Larissa Williams
Larissa Williams graduated this May with an Associates of Arts. Larissa persisted to finish her degree despite also working full time and being a full-time mom.
Interview with Judy Prevost
Valdez local Judy Prevost graduated this May with an Associates of Arts. Judy says that one of the most rewarding academic experiences so far has been finishing a degree. She encourages everyone who started a degree years ago but didn't finish, to try again.
Domonique Alex graduating with a high school diploma and associate degree
Dual-credit student Domonique Alex is graduating from high school in May while simultaneously graduating from Prince William Sound College (PWSC) with an Associate of Arts (AA).