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Recent Alumni Spotlight
Meet one of Mercyhurst's recent graduates and follow along their journey at the Hurst and post-graduation!
Mitchell Marsh '20
Degree(s): B.A. in Marketing and Hospitality Management with a minor in Web/Social Media Management
Current Employment: Annual Giving Coordinator, Mercyhurst University
Mitchell Marsh, attracted to Mercyhurst for their hospitality expertise, served as the Chair of the Senior Class Gift Commitee, a Resident Assistant, a Student Ambassador, and the Social Media Coordinator for the Division of Advancement. To gain industry experience, he completed summer internships at the Erie Yacht Club, the Hotel Lenhart, and the Omni Louisville Hotel. In his present position, Mitchell coordinates campaigns which benefit the Annual Fund and Student Scholarship Program. He recently led Mercyhurst to its most successful "Giving Day" in history, raising over $130,000 to benefit the MU community. He has recently decided to further his Mercyhurst education by pursuing a graduate certificate in Organizational Leadership.
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Recent News
Mercyhurst intel grad named Fulbright fellow, will do research in Brussels
Monday, April 12, 2021Sisters, Mercyhurst announce pending sale of Motherhouse
Friday, April 09, 2021Mercyhurst launches new master’s degree in athletic training
Thursday, April 08, 2021Upcoming Events
Opera: ‘Magnificent Masks’
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | 7:30 pmVirtual, via YouTube Live
Environmental Journalist Jeff Corwin
Monday, April 19, 2021 | 8:30 pmVirtual, via Zoom
Sr. Maura Smith Earth Day Lecture
Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 7:00 pmVirtual, via Zoom
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