Category: Philadelphia

Engaging Peirce alumni and advancing the mission of the College

Since joining Peirce College as the Vice President of Institutional Advancement in April of this year, every day has reinforced my first impression of Peirce: it’s an institution that is headed for new heights. President Mergiotti’s leadership is taking the College in an amazing direction. We’re on the cutting edge of doing great things for […]

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Mayor’s City of Philadelphia Scholarship Program awards two scholarships provided by Peirce College

I am excited to share with you all that Mayor Nutter’s office has announced the Mayor’s City of Philadelphia Scholarship Program, to which Peirce College provided two full-tuition scholarships to a City employee and a Philadelphia resident. Visit the City of Philadelphia website to learn more about the program and this year’s scholarship recipients — […]

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Toss Your Caps! Philly Graduates with Mayor Nutter

On Friday, May 14, Peirce students from the 2010 graduating class along with members of faculty and administration joined Mayor Michael Nutter, special guest Bill Cosby, and students and administration from colleges and universities across the Philadelphia region for a citywide graduation celebration. The event honored Philadelphians who have earned their college degree, and celebrated […]

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Three generations, three degrees: Philadelphia Inquirer profiles Peirce College students’ unique story

On Tuesday, May 11, The Philadelphia Inquirer featured an inspiring story about three women — grandmother, mother, and daughter — who are all simultaneously achieving a great milestone. On June 14, the three will graduate together from Peirce College! Susan Snyder’s article, “Three generations of family to get degrees together,” tells the story of Philadelphia […]

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