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I Want To Be An Entrepreneur … Do I Need A Business Degree?

There is a common misconception out there that if you want to be an entrepreneur then there is not much value for you in a traditional business degree.  Aspiring entrepreneurs may see higher education as a distraction of time and money that would be better spent focusing on their start up.  So, we will address […]

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President Mergiotti Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal

For nearly six years, President Jim Mergiotti has been leading the charge for innovation here at Peirce College and for higher education in general. Recently, he was celebrated for this and his student-centric approach in a feature by the Philadelphia Business Journal where he was named one of The Future Transformers of Philadelphia! In the […]

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A History of Diversity at Peirce College

This month’s 150th anniversary cartoon celebrates Peirce’s focus on inclusion and the celebration of our diverse backgrounds. Peirce has always had a long-standing commitment to diversity. As we celebrate our 150th anniversary, we look back and reflect on our place in the history of diversity in education, from being one of the first schools to […]

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Students, Strengthen your Leadership Skills with our Retreat!

At Peirce College, we understand that many of our students want to earn their college degree so they can transition into leadership roles, apply for new positions at different organizations, and take the next step in their careers.  We encourage students to spend their time at Peirce honing the leadership skills they will need to […]

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