William Blackman
William Blackman ’14, ’17 William Blackman is an extraordinary example of someone who proves you are never too old to go back to school and advance your education. Blackman enrolled at the Peirce College at age 67 to finish his college degree and inspire his grandson to value the importance of education. He had served […]
Robin Johnson
Robin Johnson ’20 Robin Johnson is a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the 2018 Women Veterans Award Honoree of the Year and Editor’s Top Picks: Women of the National Guard by The Healthy Caregiver Community Foundation. She initially chose the Organizational Leadership program because it aligned well with her career and her […]
Gregory Wright
Gregory Wright, Jr. ’18 Gregory Wright, Jr. is driven by a desire to serve his country and his community. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard before he graduated high school. Today, he continues his service in the National Guard and as a police officer in the Philadelphia Police Department. “Without Peirce, none of […]
Shirley Dash
Shirley Dash Class of 2007 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology For as long back as she can remember, Shirley Dash has always loved computers. In 2004, she graduated from the Community College of Philadelphia’s Computer Information Systems Program and entered the workforce as a Systems Associate for the Family Planning Council. In her role […]
Gilberto Gonzalez
Gilberto Gonzalez ’12 Marine Corps veteran Gilberto Gonzalez has simple for veterans thinking about returning to college after service: start your life right where you left off. “For anybody who’s just getting off deployment and thinks that their mind is not ready, your mind is always ready,” he said. “You just have to set yourself […]
Diana Kirkland
Diana Kirkland ’14, ’16 Navy veteran Diana Kirkland is a proud mother of six and grandmother of five who used her Peirce College experience and her extraordinary life experiences to help veterans through the VA’s Regional office in Philadelphia. She has overcome addiction and abuse and found Peirce College through a visit to the college […]
Joey Juarez
Joey Juarez Class of 2017 Bachelor of Science in Integrated Leadership Joseph (Joey) Juarez had more than 20 years of work experience, an associate degree, and a military background. Despite these commendable achievements, Joey realized a majority of the places he was seeking employment required a bachelor’s degree. His realization became even clearer when he […]
Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida
Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida Peirce College recently participated in JetBlue’s annual graduation ceremony in Florida to honor JetBlue Scholars who completed their bachelor’s degrees at Peirce. Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president and CEO of Peirce College, addressed graduates at the ceremony on Dec. 10 in Orlando and lauded both the graduates and their families […]
Peirce to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering area residents with the skills necessary for in-demand jobs in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure. […]
Thomas May Peirce III
Thomas May Peirce III Managing Partner/President1946 – 1981 In 2015, its 150th year, Peirce College is proud to offer students bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in addition to associate degrees. That wasn’t always the case, however. Under the dual leadership of Mary B. Peirce and Thomas May Peirce III, the school became Peirce Junior College […]