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Success Story: Marisol Ortiz

It was always Marisol Ortiz’s dream to go to college.  Growing up, education was always a priority; Marisol’s mother was a single parent and worked a factory job just to be able to afford to send her two daughters to a Catholic school.  Life got in the way of her dream when Marisol started working […]

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CBE: A new way to earn your bachelor’s degree!

Whoops! A previous version of this post didn’t link to our CBE video.  Check it out and learn how competency-based education can put you on the most direct path to your degree.  Peirce College is proud to be the first Philadelphia-based school and one of only six institutions in the entire country to offer a […]

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Success Story: Amanda Heck

Amanda Heck always had an interest in college, but like many others at Peirce, she didn’t have a clear cut path to school. “My family wasn’t really supportive of me going to college,” Amanda explained. “I knew that if I wanted to go, [I’d need] straight A’s and a scholarship.  I didn’t have anyone to […]

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Introducing our Assistant Vice President, Employer Relations: Malik Brown

At Peirce, we’re committed to supporting our students beyond classroom walls.   This means building connections with area employers, nonprofits, and government entities, and forming relationships that directly benefit our students: with our alumni, with  job opportunities, co-ops, and with a broader community network that’s invested in their success. Joining us in this commitment of fulfilling […]

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Why a Summer Start Works for Adult Learners

At Peirce, we’ve been helping comebackers like you earn their degree for more than 151 years. We know how to help you strike a balance between school, work and life so you can get the degree you need for the future you deserve. While many people think of fall as a traditional time to back […]

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