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Forensics students experience 'real deal' | June 13, 2013

Students experience real crime-scene work during Mercyhurst forensic anthropology short course.

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Liberal arts core, generalist approach help intel majors adapt to changing job market | June 06, 2013

Being able to think critically and creatively are hallmarks of intel agenda.

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Mercyhurst names associate degree college after Catherine McAuley | June 04, 2013

University expands associate degree programs on Erie campus.

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Arts and Culture

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Gallery exhibits 'Past to Present' show | May 23, 2013

Exhibit features student art works in Mercyhurst’s permanent collection from May 31-Aug. 16.

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Mercyhurst choir to perform in Poland | May 20, 2013

Summer's here, and it's time for Mercyhurst students to close their textbooks and open their passports.

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Student actors recognized for work in Eurydice | May 08, 2013

Students in the Mercyhurst Theatre Program received esteemed recognition for their work in the program’s inaugural production, Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice.

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Athletics

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Zak Blair drafted by Cubs | June 10, 2013

Former Mercyhurst University shortstop Zak Blair will be continuing his baseball playing career in the Chicago Cubs organization.

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'Hurst finishes 30th in Director's Cup standings | June 06, 2013

This marks third-highest ranking since Director's Cup founding in 1995.

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Lacrosse-loss | May 26, 2013

Mercyhurst's stellar season ends in 11-10 loss to LeMoyne.

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Campus Life

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Fireworks culminate 'Year of the University' | June 17, 2013

Mercyhurst concludes its “Year of the University” celebration with a Fourth of July party - complete with fireworks - at North East.

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Mercyhurst farm takes root in North East | June 17, 2013

Can you dig it? After three successful years in Girard, the Mercyhurst Farm is on the move to the North East campus.

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'Hurst employees test new hydration system | June 03, 2013

Mercyhurst welcomes another environmentally friendly initiative on campus.

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Faculty Spotlight

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Prof departs for Turkey on cultural exchange | June 14, 2013

Despite a long history of high tensions between the United States and the Middle East, Mercyhurst University faculty member Keiko Takioto Miller will journey to Turkey this Sunday.

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Mercyhurst faculty promotions announced | June 06, 2013

Two veteran teachers at Mercyhurst University have been named full professors. Promoted were Tauna Hunter, chair of the dance department, and Brian Reed, Ph.D., a member of the English faculty who also serves as dean of faculty. In other recent promotions, the Mercyhurst University Board of Trustees granted tenure to R. Scott Tomlison, Ph.D., and promoted him to associate professor of music, while Mary Gavacs, director of the associate degree program in occupational therapy, has been named assistant professor.

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Sheridan writes of ‘future’ for Perry 200 | May 09, 2013

Communication instructor Brian Sheridan puts pen to historic occasion.

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International

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Heavy hitters jetting off to Dungarvan for GIF | June 19, 2013

What Davos is to global economic interests, Dungarvan is fast becoming to the world of intelligence.

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Intel experts to focus on Boston bombing at Global Intelligence Forum | April 26, 2013

The Boston Marathon double-bombing is expected to take center stage when some of the world’s most distinguished intelligence leaders converge on Dungarvan, IE, July 7-10, for the third biennial Global Intelligence Forum (GIF), hosted by the Institute for Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst University.

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Irish delegation to attend Mercyhurst summit | April 23, 2013

Mercyhurst University will welcome its friends from across the pond April 29-30 for a two-day summit on the status of the university’s operations in Ireland.

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National News

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Washington Times-Jim Breckenridge-Intelligence Studies | June 19, 2013

Mercyhurst intel chief Jim Breckenridge weighs in on President Obama's response to surveillance controversy in this Washington Times story.

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Homeland Security News-Steve Mauro-Biology | June 17, 2013

Mercyhurst biologist Steven Mauro's research is featured in this Homeland Security News Wire report.

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Time Magazine-David Dausey-Public Health | May 20, 2013

Mercyhurst's David Dausey comments on a new type of gym in this Time Magazine story.

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Research

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Civic Institute releases neighborhood survey | June 07, 2013

The overarching "community concern" of Erie County residents centers on the strength of families and the need to raise children to be good people.

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Project enhances heritage-based tourism | May 24, 2013

Mercyhurst faculty-student research enlightens tourists on rich history of Forest County.

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Boot camp teaches leadership skills | May 14, 2013

Research project by Mercyhurst's Colin Hurley results in new fast-paced leadership program.

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Student Spotlight

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Mercyhurst applied intel grad students compete for ‘15 Minutes with POTUS’ | May 22, 2013

Mercyhurst intel grad students compete against Michigan and Northeastern in Presidential briefing contest.

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Graduate program hosts first awards dinner | May 17, 2013

Seven graduate programs honor their top students.

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Erie commencement award winners named | May 14, 2013

Graduates to be honored for leadership, service, academics and more during Commencement Weekend.

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Archives

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Mercyhurst to launch Carpe Diem Academy with $1.5 million PDE grant | January 19, 2012

Mercyhurst College announced today a grant of $1.5 million from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to launch the school’s Carpe Diem Academy, an academic enrichment program designed to help K-2 students in seven schools within the Erie School District meet state and local academic standards.

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Mercyhurst ASD students to benefit from Verizon Foundation grant | January 18, 2012

The Mercyhurst College Learning Differences Program has received an infusion of $10,000 from the Verizon Foundation to support students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

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Mercyhurst team to research Iran's Baha'i as future genocide target | November 29, 2011

A team of intelligence studies students from Mercyhurst College will soon commence research to assess the threat of ethnic-based violence against the Baha’i population in Iran, a project undertaken at the behest of the Sentinel Project for Genocide Prevention.

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