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The college began with 70 students and 18 faculty members on September 15, 1947.

Originally known as the Clarence W. Pierce School of Agriculture, the institution ’ s initial focus was crop cultivation and animal husbandry.

Nine years later, in 1956, the school was renamed to Los Angeles Pierce College, retaining the name of its founder, Dr. Pierce, as well as his commitment to agricultural and veterinary study.

( Pierce still maintains a working farm for hands-on training.