Peirce Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement
Peirce Celebrates Graduates at 2025 Commencement Philadelphia, PA – The mood was festive and the crowd cheered the graduates, but what made this commencement ceremony unique was that the flowers, balloons and celebrations were for the parents, aunts and uncles of the people in the audience. Peirce College, Philadelphia’s only college or university dedicated exclusively […]
Rita J. Toliver-Roberts, VP Academic Advancement and Provost, Named a 2025 Above and Beyond Honoree
Rita J. Toliver-Roberts, VP Academic Advancement and Provost, Named a 2025 Above & Beyond Honoree PHILADELPHIA, PA – Dr. Rita Toliver-Roberts, Peirce’s Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, has been recognized by City & State PA as a 2025 Above & Beyond honoree. She was chosen for the annual award for her 30 years […]
Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida
Celebrating JetBlue Scholars in Florida Peirce College recently participated in JetBlue’s annual graduation ceremony in Florida to honor JetBlue Scholars who completed their bachelor’s degrees at Peirce. Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president and CEO of Peirce College, addressed graduates at the ceremony on Dec. 10 in Orlando and lauded both the graduates and their families […]
Peirce to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering area residents with the skills necessary for in-demand jobs in healthcare and life sciences, energy and infrastructure. […]
Peirce College Expands Access to Career Bridge Program
Peirce College Expands Access to Career Bridge Program More Students Can Now Take Advantage of Expanded Tracks, Lower Tuition and Scholarships Peirce College has recently expanded the eligibility requirements for its innovative Career Bridge program so more people have access to the program, which prepares students with the skills, certifications and credentials needed for in-demand jobs before […]
Peirce Launches Parent Pathway Program to Help Parenting Students Complete Their Credential
Peirce Launches Parent Pathway Program to Help Parenting Students Complete Their Credential Peirce College has launched a new program to help parenting students overcome obstacles in pursuit of their college credential. The Parent Pathway Program will reduce financial and basic needs barriers and increase informational and programming resources as students complete an undergraduate degree or […]
Peirce College & the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Collaborate to Expand Access to Professional Growth for Commonwealth Employees
Peirce College & the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Collaborate to Expand Access to Professional Growth for Commonwealth Employees Philadelphia – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Peirce College are collaborating to expand access to flexible, online programs designed for busy adults that can prepare Commonwealth employees for professional development and advancement. Through a cooperative agreement, full time and […]
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating the Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution in PA
Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating the Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution in PA (from left) Dr. Jill Murray, president of Lackawanna College, and Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, president & CEO of Peirce College, plan to join forces to expand access to accessible, affordable, high-quality education for more students Scranton, […]
Peirce College Celebrates the Class of 2024
Peirce College Celebrates the Class of 2024 Pennsylvania’s only college dedicated to adult learners celebrates the accomplishments of 336 graduates at in-person ceremony PHILADELPHIA, PA – For the Peirce College Class of 2024, lifelong learning is more than just a catch phrase. For many of these 336 graduates, the pursuit of a higher education credential has […]
Mary Ellen Caro, President & CEO of Peirce College, Named a 2024 Trailblazer in Higher Education
Mary Ellen Caro, President & CEO of Peirce College, Named a 2024 Trailblazer in Higher Education Dr. Caro honored by City & State PA alongside other high-profile educational leaders PHILADELPHIA, PA – For the third year in a row, Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, Peirce president and CEO, has been honored by City and State PA for […]