Month: November 2011

How to pay for college: Scholarships can finance your education

A 2008 study conducted by the Institute for Higher Education Policy found that the majority of college-qualified students who did not enroll in a degree program indicated college cost and the availability of aid as primary obstacles to their enrollment. That’s why Peirce College invests significant time and energy in tuition resources for working adult […]

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Watch for new improvements to student support services thanks to US Department of Education’s PBI grant program

Have you ever visited the Walker Center for Academic Excellence or talked to your academic advisor? Attended a career development workshop or signed up for a tutoring session? Maybe you’ve worked through our co-op or work study programs? If you answered yes to any of the above, you’ve used the student support services available here […]

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What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

As the days get colder here in Philadelphia and the last leaves begin to fall from the trees, we hope you all take a moment to remember all that you are thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday. The Peirce community is thankful for many things, such as our wonderful students, supportive alumni, and dedicated faculty and […]

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Peirce grants honorary degree to J. Linford Snyder from class of ‘33

Board trustee Peter Caputo with J. Linford Snyder ’33and Peirce President James J. Mergiotti (photo by Joe Garvin) At most institutions, there are a few individuals that stand out and immediately capture attention across generations. At Peirce, J. Linford Snyder, Peirce College class of 1933, is one of those individuals. You might recognize his name, […]

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