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Recent Alumni Spotlight
Meet some of Mercyhurst's recent graduates and follow along their journey at the Hurst and post-graduation!
Cela Veitch-Beck '20 '21M
Degree(s): B.A. in Intelligence studies with a minor in Political Science, M.S. in Cyber Security
Current Employment: Officer, United States Air Force
Cela Veitch-Beck chose to attend Mercyhurst so that she could earn both an undergraduate and graduate degree in five years through MU's unique 4+1 program. As a student, she completed internships as a media coordinator at marketing firm Engel O'Neill, a senior analyst for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and a cyber risk analyst for software company CityGrows. She was also employed as a Tier One Level Analyst through the on-campus branch of Cleveland-based cyber security company MCPc. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cela coordinated and led virtual orientation sessions for 650+ new Mercyhurst students, as well as serving as the university's secondary contact tracer.
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Recent News
Sisters, Mercyhurst announce pending sale of Motherhouse
Friday, April 09, 2021Mercyhurst launches new master’s degree in athletic training
Thursday, April 08, 2021From blue lights to blue desserts, AIM goes all out for World Autism Day
Wednesday, April 07, 2021Upcoming Events
Theatre: Through the Looking Glass
Friday, April 09, 2021 | 7:30 pmVirtual, via Zoom
Theatre: Through the Looking Glass
Saturday, April 10, 2021 | 7:30 pmVirtual, via Zoom
Theatre: Through the Looking Glass
Sunday, April 11, 2021 | 2:00 pmVirtual, via Zoom
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