Peirce was founded on, and has historically been led by, visionaries. In 1893, when numerous institutions of higher education embraced a status quo that excluded women’s participation in higher education, Peirce leaders opted, instead, for inclusion. They blazed the trail and created an environment that made education accessible, attainable, and relevant for women. This month’s […]
Read MoreAs we celebrate Women in Leadership as part of our 150thanniversary, we honor a true pioneer in adult education and a pivotal figure in Peirce’s rich history, Mary B. Peirce. Mary B. Peirce, the eldest daughter of Thomas May Peirce, became the third principal of Peirce school when she assumed the role in 1898. She […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how highly successful women balance work, life, and family? Now is your chance to find out. This month, as part of the 150th anniversary, we celebrate women in leadership and invite you to join us for our annual Women in Leadership event on March 12th. The event, sponsored by TD Bank, is […]
Read MoreMany of you are excited to celebrate Commencement 2015, where you’ll walk across the stage at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and accept that hard-earned diploma in front of your friends and family. Now you can officially mark your calendar: this year’s ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at 6:45 […]
Read MoreAs we celebrate Black History Month during our 150th anniversary, we explore a truly inspiring moment in Peirce history. We recently had the opportunity to get a first-person narrative from one of the first African-American female graduates of Peirce College, Constance Carlos Howard. Constance enrolled at Peirce College (known as Peirce School at the time) […]
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