A Night to Remember: Commencement 2018

A Night to Remember: Commencement 2018

“Always take time to celebrate the moments because they come too fast.” – Harold T. Epps, Director of Commerce, City of Philadelphia

Last night, Peirce College did just as Mr. Epps recommended – we celebrated the Class of 2018’s biggest moment: graduation. The Kimmel Center for Performing Arts was filled with Peirce graduates, family, friends, community members, alumni, board of trustees, staff and faculty as they all came together to celebrate the Class of 2018. At this special 153rd Commencement Ceremony, Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, President & CEO, Peirce College, joined us for the first time in her new position welcoming, congratulating and recognizing the 285 graduates. In addition to the new President, Peirce was honored to welcome and hear from Harold T. Epps, Director of Commerce, City of Philadelphia as the keynote speaker. The night was filled with inspiring stories, honor, recognition, special awards and, of course, the newest Peirce College Alumni.

If you were unable to attend last night’s festivities or you are looking to relive the moments, check out the YouTube video below of the entire celebration.













Timestamp:

0:00:00 – Pre-Commencement Slideshow
0:51:29 – Processional
1:03:42 – Opening, Dr. Rita Toliver-Roberts, Vice President, Academic Affairs and Provost
1:04:45 – National Anthem, sung by Peirce Voice 2018 Winner, Nathaniel J. Griffin
1:06:30 – Opening Continued, Dr. Rita Toliver-Roberts, Vice President, Academic Affairs and Provost
1:13:03 – Salute, Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, President & CEO
1:24:05 – Introduction of Student Speaker, Dr. Adrian Zappala, Dean, Graduate Studies
1:25:05 – Class of 2018 Student Address, Sondra R. Allen ‘18
1:35:24 – Introduction of Keynote Speaker, Wayne Vance ‘18
1:37:12 – Address to the Graduates, Harold T. Epps, Keynote Speaker
1:53:22 – Conferring of Honorary Degree, Barbara A. Prutzman, Chair, Peirce College Board of Trustees
1:55:33 – Presentation of the 2018 Hamilton Award
1:59:15 – Presentation of Special Student Awards
2:08:48 – Roll Call of Candidates
2:09:45 – Master of Science, Healthcare Administration
2:10:35 – Master of Science, Organizational Leadership & Management
2:14:45 – Bachelor of Science, Accounting
2:16:58 – Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Business Administration
2:24:00 – Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
2:25:06 – Bachelor of Science, Integrated Leadership
2:27:21 – Bachelor of Science, Healthcare Administration
2:30:02 – Bachelor of Science, Health Information Administration
2:32:06 – Associate in Science, Health Information Technology
2:34:18 – Certificate of Proficiency, Medical Coding
2:34:38 – Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Information Technology
2:37:51 – Associate in Arts, General Studies
2:39:33 – Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Post-Bachelor Certificate of Proficiency, Paralegal Studies
2:42:33 – Bachelor of Science, Legal Studies in Business
2:43:36 – Bachelor of Science, Associate in Science, Criminal Justice Studies
2:46:28 – Recognition of 153rd Class, Dr. Mary Ellen Caro, President & CEO
2:48:56 – Introduction to Alumni Association, Barry James ‘07, President, Peirce Alumni Association
2:50:25 – Congratulations & Recessional, Dr. Rita Toliver-Roberts, Vice President, Academic Affairs and Provost

Congratulations, once again, to the Class of 2018! As Dr. Mary Ellen Caro said, “Commencement means the beginning! As you have shown, your journeys are far from over and tonight marks the beginning of another chapter as a graduate of Peirce.” As you all continue on with your future endeavors, never forget that no matter where life takes you, you will always have a home at Peirce.

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