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Peirce Scholarship Competition awards $60,000 to 23 students

On behalf of Peirce College’s faculty members and staff, I want to take a moment and say congratulations to the winners of Peirce College’s Fall 2009 Scholarship Competition! We do this twice a year, and in this round we awarded a total of $60,000 in scholarship funds to 23 students. The Scholarship Competition is divided among […]

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Peirce giving: winter coat and toy drives

The holiday season is upon us, and so is the season of giving! As many of you already know, Peirce College is once again participating in the Greater Philadelphia Cares Winter Coat Drive. Last year, your generosity allowed us to donate nearly 100 coats, making it possible for us to continue Peirce College’s commitment to […]

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College tuition resources essential for continuing education students

My colleague Steve Bird has discussed in the past that there are usually two primary concerns that emerge when we talk with current and prospective students: time and money. Interestingly, it seems that almost all college students share these concerns — whether they’re considering an accelerated degree program, business school, an IT degree, online accredited […]

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Alumni open house reconnects Peirce to its graduates

The Peirce College alumni open house on November 19 was very well attended. It was great to host so many graduates and hear about their Peirce and life experiences. Although we communicate with alumni on a regular basis (including through our newsletter, Peirce Perspectives), there is nothing better than getting together face-to-face to fortify our […]

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Helpful online security tips for the holiday season

Over the years, I’ve been asked by students and staff about the safety of online holiday shopping. This is no surprise, considering the 24/7 convenience it offers those of us who work full-time or are focused on completing the semester and attending classes. And for those of us who are already online taking classes. As […]

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