Category: Rita Toliver-Roberts

Tips for moms going back to school

Moms are busy. Moms who are students are even busier, and more and more are joining that category by making the decision to go back to school. According to a study by the National Center for Education Statistics, there is a projected 23 percent rise in enrollments of students 25 and older from 2010 to […]

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A non-traditional approach for non-traditional students

In education, adult learners are known as non-traditional students. A non-traditional student is one who is beginning or completing his college education when his adult life, a life filled with the responsibilities of family and work, has already begun. Adult learners need support from people who understand the difficulties that come with juggling education and […]

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Peirce Commencement hits the big screen: Your computer

Grab your popcorn and a soda, because you have a free ticket to the movie of the year! It’s a film that’s hitting web browsers everywhere, and its hundreds of stars each give an Oscar-worthy performance. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll applaud adult learners as you watch Peirce graduates on the first day of the […]

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Mother-son duo graduate together from Peirce College

Some students go to college to get away from their mothers, but not Keith Carney! Keith, who served in the U.S. Navy, was inspired by his mother Clarice’s return to Peirce College for her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. So he enrolled himself in Peirce’s associate degree program. This mother-son duo both received their diplomas […]

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