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You are not the student you were when you entered Peirce College: Recapping our 2013 FYI Reception

FIRST CLASS: Our FYI Reception recognizes students who’vecompleted their first year at Peirce Many things happen during your first year at college. You take new classes, meet different people, and undertake a fresh set of responsibilities. Through it all, you transition from being new and maybe a bit overwhelmed into a full-fledged college student. We […]

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Helping Philadelphians access the next step in their careers

On June 26, through our partnership with the Mayor’s office and PhillyRising, Peirce donated eight computers to Berean Baptist Church’s new community center. The computer lab at the Lydia M. Edwards Community Center, located on 26th and Cambria streets in Philadelphia, helps local Philadelphians have greater access to the Internet. The center opened its doors […]

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How an adult learner leads by giving back

EXTRAORDINARY LEADER: Dessaree Johnson-Young is the recipientof the 2013 ACBSP Outstanding Student Leadership Award.From left, Dr. Rita Toliver-Roberts, Dessaree Johnson-Young,Prof. Michael Schirmer, Dr. Charlene Glenn, and Dr. Michael Bentil. We have many strong leaders among our Peirce students and alumni and recently, one of our outstanding Business graduates was recognized for these skills. Dessaree Johnson-Young, […]

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Be the first to know about breaking news from Peirce College

IN THE KNOW: Sign up for PEIRCE ALERT to receive messages from the College in case of emergencies and weather closures We’ve been working over the past few months to provide a new offering to students, faculty, and staff at the College: PEIRCE ALERT, a new text messaging service. We will use this service to […]

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Why it’s important to join professional organizations in college

LEARN MORE: Join professional organizations tobroaden your knowledge in your subject area andnetwork with peers There’s a lot more to earning a college degree than attending your classes and taking your tests. We also recommend joining professional organizations to increase your knowledge in your subject area; network with peers, professors, and professionals in your field; […]

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