Peirce College and the University of the Arts Form Strategic Partnership

Select courses from each institution will be open to Peirce and UArts students, utilizing their respective strengths to improve students' marketability

PHILADELPHIA--()--Today, Peirce College and the University of the Arts (UArts) announced a strategic educational partnership to add greater depth to their educational offerings and better prepare students for the current job market. Peirce College, a leader in career-related education for 148 years, will offer select business courses to UArts students seeking to bolster their business background. UArts, whose roots as an innovative leader in educating creative individuals date back to 1868, will open specific courses to Peirce students, enhancing their education in design, media, and the visual and performing arts while infusing their degree programs with electives that align with their personal and professional interests. This partnership will allow Peirce and UArts to combine their resources and rich traditions and leverage their respective strengths to better serve students.

“Our partnership is a natural collaboration between neighbors who have long stood as academic pillars in Philadelphia,” said James J. Mergiotti, Peirce College president & chief executive officer. “This cross registration agreement will provide new opportunities for our students. Partnering with UArts will broaden Peirce students’ creative abilities while upholding our mission of equipping them with the career-related knowledge and tools they need to reach their educational and life goals.”

"Creative businesses have become a major driver of the economy, both in the Philadelphia region and nationwide,” said University of the Arts President Sean T. Buffington. “Artists and designers are increasingly building careers as creative entrepreneurs, and business leaders see more and more opportunity in the arts fields. The University of the Arts is excited to partner with Peirce College to help both student communities develop the skills necessary to succeed in the creative economy.”

Peirce College will offer a range of management, marketing and other courses for visiting students, while the University of the Arts will provide classes in the fine and performing arts, art history and the liberal arts. Support services, including tutoring and advising support, will be available to all visiting students. Specific class offerings are available on Peirce College’s website and UArts website.

Students can begin taking classes at the partner institution this month and can apply credits earned toward elective requirements for their respective degree programs.

“Students will be able to build their cross-functional skillsets, learn new subject matter, expand their academic experience, and ultimately improve their marketability to employers,” said Rita Toliver-Roberts, vice president, Academic Advancement at Peirce College. “We look forward to collaborating with The University of the Arts on this partnership, which speaks directly to Peirce College’s core value of encouraging the pursuit of learning and growth for all Philadelphians.”

"Peirce and UArts' distinctive educational strengths will complement each other very well, to the benefit of both student populations," said UArts Provost Kirk E. Pillow. "We hope cross-registration will provide a foundation for future academic collaboration."

For more information, contact Katie Kennedy or Paul Healy.

About Peirce College

Peirce College offers bachelor’s and associate degree programs in the areas of Business, Healthcare, Information Technology, and Legal Studies. It also offers a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Peirce is a non-profit institution that specializes in serving the unique needs of working adults, many of whom work full time and are raising families. Peirce College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104 (phone: 267-284-5000). The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs accredits the College's Business Administration and Accounting programs; the Paralegal Studies program is approved by the American Bar Association; and the Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.

For more information about Peirce College, call 888.467.3472, or visit www.Peirce.edu.

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About The University of the Arts

The University of the Arts is one of the nation’s only universities dedicated to the visual and performing arts and design. Its 2,100 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs on its campus in the heart of Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts. The institution’s roots as a leader in educating creative individuals date back to 1868.

For more information about the University of the Arts, call 800-616-ARTS, or visit uarts.edu.

Contacts

Peirce College:
Amanda Frey
Supervisor
Marketing & Communications
215-670-9476
AMFrey@Peirce.edu
or
Media Contact:
Katie Kennedy
Associate Vice President
610-228-2128
Cell: 610-731-1045
KatieK@GregoryFCA.com
or
The University of the Arts:
Paul F. Healy
Associate Vice President
University Communications
215-717-6161
Cell: 215-776-4277
Phealy@uarts.edu

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Peirce College and the University of the Arts Form Strategic Partnership

Contacts

Peirce College:
Amanda Frey
Supervisor
Marketing & Communications
215-670-9476
AMFrey@Peirce.edu
or
Media Contact:
Katie Kennedy
Associate Vice President
610-228-2128
Cell: 610-731-1045
KatieK@GregoryFCA.com
or
The University of the Arts:
Paul F. Healy
Associate Vice President
University Communications
215-717-6161
Cell: 215-776-4277
Phealy@uarts.edu