Category: Chuck Wright

4 ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Philadelphia

Many schools and businesses, including Peirce College, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. A vital figure in the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. King is known for speaking about justice, empowerment, love, and peace, but he also paid special attention to fighting poverty. Every year, Americans celebrate […]

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Ways to give back to the people of Philadelphia this holiday season

Looking for a way to help those in need this holiday season? Although our Youth Action Toy drive just ended, here are more opportunities to give back and give thanks this holiday season! Outfit Philadelphia school children with new uniforms. We’re excited to again partner with the Thomas May Peirce Elementary School. Schools always need […]

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Watch for new improvements to student support services thanks to US Department of Education’s PBI grant program

Have you ever visited the Walker Center for Academic Excellence or talked to your academic advisor? Attended a career development workshop or signed up for a tutoring session? Maybe you’ve worked through our co-op or work study programs? If you answered yes to any of the above, you’ve used the student support services available here […]

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Peirce volunteers come out for Philadelphia Cares Day

Peirce faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends came out on Oct. 22 to volunteer at the 18th Annual Greater Philadelphia Cares Day. The Peirce team joined students, faculty, and staff from Roberto Clemente Middle School in painting and cleaning various classrooms; closets; and hallways throughout the school. It was a great day of giving back […]

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