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 […]
Chellie Cameron to Deliver Peirce College 2024 Commencement Address
Chellie Cameron to Deliver Peirce College 2024 Commencement Address President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia to address more than 335 graduates PHILADELPHIA, PA – Chellie Cameron, renowned regional business and aviation leader and president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia will provide the 2024 […]
Peirce College Celebrates the Class of 2023
Peirce College Celebrates the Class of 2023 Pennsylvania’s only college dedicated to adult learners celebrates the accomplishments of 316 graduates at in-person ceremony PHILADELPHIA, PA — Brimming with determination, tenacity and grit, the members of the Peirce College Class of 2023 have made it. Persevering through a pandemic, and the challenges of remote work, unexpected homeschooling, […]
Peirce College Legacy Scholarship Fund
Questions? Speak with Admissions. Peirce College Legacy Scholarship Fund Background Created in 2025 to honor Peirce College’s 160th anniversary, this restricted scholarship fund was created by gifts from generous donors to provide financial assistance to adult learners. With the merger between Peirce College and Lackawanna College, this Fund memorializes Peirce’s legacy. As a non-endowed fund, […]
Accreditation/Student Achievement
Questions? Speak with Admissions ACBSP-Accredited Business Degrees ACBSP’s accreditation standards are based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award process, the widely-acknowledged business “gold standard” that requires regular reporting on the results of continuous improvement plans. Peirce College’s Business Administration program has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) since […]
90 Day Student Notification
Questions? Speak with Admissions Peirce College – 90 Day Student Notification As announced on August 14, 2024, Peirce College (“Peirce”) intends to merge with Lackawanna College (“Lackawanna”). Lackawanna and Peirce expect the First Step, as described below, to happen on or about June 30, 2025, but the First Step will not occur until approval has […]
HR Management
Questions? Speak with Admissions HR Management Students who complete the HR Management track earn 19 stackable credits, including an undergraduate certificate in HR Management, which applies directly to undergraduate degree programs at Peirce. This track prepares students with a solid foundation in human resources and is ideal for those transitioning careers, striving for promotion or […]
Cloud Computing
Questions? Speak with Admissions Cloud Computing Students in the Cloud Computing track earn up to 19 stackable credits, including an undergraduate Certificate of Proficiency in Cloud Computing, that apply directly to undergraduate degree programs at Peirce. This track utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS) content to prepare students with the relevant skills required for careers in […]
HEERF II (CRRSAA) Student Funds Guidelines
Questions? Speak with Admissions CARES II Aid Grants for Students Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA) What is the CRRSAA or CARES II? The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) provides supplemental funding for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), which provides emergency funding to support students for […]
HEERF III American Rescue Plan (ARP) Reporting
Questions? Speak with Admissions Reporting for HEERF III (ARP) Funds American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Each institution receiving HEERF III funds is directed to comply with Federal regulations and submit reports outlining the distribution of these funds. Peirce College has begun distributing funds to students, prioritizing the distribution of funds to students who demonstrate exceptional […]