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Peirce College Welcomes Two New Trustees!

Peirce is excited to welcome Dr. Sharmain Matlock-Turner and Ken Sickles to its Board of Trustees! Their vast experience in the community development and technology fields combined with their leadership in thriving local organizations will add valuable insight as we continue to develop and expand upon our career-focused degree programs. A pioneering female leader, Matlock-Turner […]

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A Long History of Innovation at Peirce

Thomas May Peirce founded Union Business College in 1865 under the innovative idea that returning Civil War soldiers and others might want a business-focused education. Moreover he had the radical idea for the time that this education should be offered to both men and women. Founded on innovation, Peirce has always looked to the future […]

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How to Use Informational Interviews as a Tool for Success

Informational interviews are a great way to learn more about your field while also creating a valuable networking opportunity. In some cases, it could even be a precursor for a job interview. An effective informational interview will provide insight into what it’s really like to work in your desired field and help you better understand […]

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Degrees and Salaries: The Cost of Not Going to College

We’re all aware that the higher degree you earn, the more income you’ll make over a lifetime. A recent infographic by Pennsylvania HigherEducation Assistance Agency (PHEAA) brings this point home by visualizing the differences. While the contrasts in salary are clear when looking at it from an annual perspective, the gap is magnified if you […]

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