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Black History Month event rescheduled for Friday, February 26

While our original Black History Month event had to be postponed due to Philadelphia’s record snow fall, I have some great news — we have officially rescheduled! The celebration will now be held next Friday, Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in College Hall, Room 51. To refresh your memory: The event, “Victory: […]

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Taxing tuition: The wrong choice for municipalities

Recently, I met with Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rob Wonderling to discuss a number of topics dealing with economic growth, education and the Philadelphia region. Rob offered some great insights into higher and continuing education’s role in the region’s economic success. Rob and I discussed the issue of municipalities taxing higher education tuition, which […]

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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter to deliver keynote address at 2010 commencement ceremony

I am pleased to announce that Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Commencement ceremony on Monday June 14th. The full press release detailing the announcement is below. We’re honored to have Mayor Nutter as a speaker, particularly because he shares Peirce’s vision for educating Philadelphians and helping them gain […]

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