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Alumni - Annual Giving

Carpe Diem Fund

Annual gifts to the Carpe Diem Fund from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends provide a vital source of revenue for university operations. Annual gifts go to work immediately to support the best of Mercyhurst — quality academics, student scholarships, outstanding faculty, facilities, and distinctive opportunities such as study abroad, internships, undergraduate research, service learning, and leadership opportunities.

You can make your gift to any of the following areas support by the Carpe Diem Fund:


Specific Areas of Support

Carpe Diem Fund

Allows Mercyhurst to use that gift where the need is greatest. Such gifts will be used to help our Mercyhurst community wherever needed, including student support, new technology for classrooms, and opportunities for growth.

Give to Carpe Diem Fund

Carpe Diem Fund: Scholarships

Allows Mercyhurst to create competitive financial aid offers for students through current-use scholarships and financial aid opportunities.

Give to Scholarships

Carpe Diem Fund: Sports

Allows Mercyhurst to support our athletic teams and all our student-athletes who work hard on the field and in the classroom to represent Mercyhurst.

Give to Sports