On May 20, Peirce students from the 2011 graduating class, along with members of the faculty and administration, joined Mayor Michael Nutter, U.S. Congressman Chaka Fattah, Philadelphia Museum of Art Board Chair Connie Williams, and other students and educators from across the region at a citywide graduation celebration. The event honored Philadelphians who have earned […]
Read MoreWhile there are many individuals and groups doing very meaningful work educating high school students in the Philadelphia area, few do it as effectively as Rich Sedmak and Christian Kunkel of Startup Corps. For the second year in a row, Peirce had the honor of hosting a graduation ceremony on its campus for students from […]
Read MoreStartup Corps students Anthony Torrance, Douglas Wallace,and Rashaun Williams with co-founder Christian Kunkel We recently accompanied Peirce President James J. Mergiotti on a visit to the Science Leadership Academy (SLA) in Philadelphia to meet with students participating in the Startup Corps program. We sat down with the students to hear about their entrepreneurial concepts and […]
Read MoreMay 2 is the final day to submit your applications for the annual Mayor’s City of Philadelphia Scholarship Program. Peirce supports this program by awarding two scholarships a year to City of Philadelphia employees or residents that covers full tuition and fees. So be sure to print out a copy of the application and get […]
Read MorePeirce College recently welcomed to campus a fantastic event coordinated by the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN), a local organization committed to arming Philadelphia’s young people with the education, resources, and opportunities needed to become successful professionals. The post-secondary student transition initiative event dubbed “Graduates’ GPS,” brought together students, educators, and Philadelphia employers to provide students […]
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