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The Top 3 Apps for Peirce College Students

While balancing the many responsibilities that adult learners have can present challenges, we’ve found that Peirce students seemingly find ways to become more efficient and effective each session. As the mobile revolution continues to pervade our lives, more and more apps are being developed that can continue to increase our productivity and keep us organized. […]

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Peirce College Celebrates Women in Leadership

Peirce was founded on, and has historically been led by, visionaries. In 1893, when numerous institutions of higher education embraced a status quo that excluded women’s participation in higher education, Peirce leaders opted, instead, for inclusion. They blazed the trail and created an environment that made education accessible, attainable, and relevant for women. This month’s […]

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Women in Leadership Spotlight: Mary B. Peirce

As we celebrate Women in Leadership as part of our 150thanniversary, we honor a true pioneer in adult education and a pivotal figure in Peirce’s rich history, Mary B. Peirce. Mary B. Peirce, the eldest daughter of Thomas May Peirce, became the third principal of Peirce school when she assumed the role in 1898. She […]

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Save the date for Commencement 2015!

Many of you are excited to celebrate Commencement 2015, where you’ll walk across the stage at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and accept that hard-earned diploma in front of your friends and family. Now you can officially mark your calendar: this year’s ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at 6:45 […]

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