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Robin Mascharka Outreach Coordinator Contact Information OFFICE: CMC 209 EMAIL: rmascharka@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2186 Robin A. Mascharka, Outreach Coordinator, received her Bachelor of Science in Business and Behavioral Science from Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Science in Special Education from Mercyhurst University. Prior to joining the Civic Institute, Robin worked in areas of business and higher education. As Outreach Coordinator, Robin works alongside the Civic…
Mercyhurst students illuminate seniors’ lives through memoirs Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Within the peaceful confines of Elmwood Gardens Senior Community, a heartwarming initiative is unfolding that transcends generational boundaries and touches the lives of both young and old. Twenty-one Mercyhurst University freshmen in Dr. Christy Rieger’s Research and Writing honors class are recording the seniors’ life stories in memoirs, giving a voice to those who have lived rich, often untold, lives…
Mercyhurst University hosts release of Erie County’s Community Action Plan for Children & Families Monday, July 15, 2024 The Community Action Plan of the Erie County Policy and Planning Council for Children and Families (PPC) will be released Tuesday, July 16, at a press conference hosted by the PPC, UnifiedErie, and the Mercyhurst University Civic Institute. The event takes place on the Mercyhurst campus at 10 a.m. in Mercy Heritage Room of Sullivan Hall. The PPC is a county-wide…
CNN to broadcast live from Mercyhurst University for historic Harris-Trump debate Friday, September 06, 2024 On Tuesday, Sept. 10, CNN will broadcast live from Mercyhurst University as presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in their inaugural debate in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania's status as a key swing state makes it a focal point for news organizations, according to CNN. Erie, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, has become a significant indicator in recent elections…
Global Meetings Industry Day: Mercyhurst’s Zohos to address generational shifts in hospitality Thursday, March 27, 2025 Image Peter Zohos, dean of the School of Business & Applied Business at Mercyhurst University, will play a prominent role in this year’s Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a day of advocacy highlighting the powerful impact of meetings, trade shows, conferences, and events on people, businesses, and communities when he delivers the keynote address at Pittsburgh’s local…
DOD seeks Mercyhurst cyber security expert for training exercise Monday, August 01, 2022 Dr. Christopher Mansour, assistant professor of Cyber Security at Mercyhurst, was in Philadelphia on July 26 to lend his expertise to the topic of “Securing Critical Infrastructure for Urban and Smart Cities.” The speaking engagement was part of the Dense Urban Terrain Philadelphia Exercise, organized by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), specifically the US Northern Command's Task Force 46 and Control…
Mercyhurst enhances emergency preparedness through tabletop exercise Monday, April 28, 2025 Mercyhurst recently conducted a tabletop exercise aimed at bolstering its emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The simulation brought together key stakeholders from various departments, including campus safety, student life, health services, IT, communications, and local emergency responders, among them Erie Police, State Police, the FBI, Erie Fire Department, and EmergyCare. Their task was…
Ridge College joins DOD-sanctioned large-scale cyberattack exercise Friday, March 04, 2022 (EDITOR’S NOTE: See related story: Student creates ‘worst-case scenario’ for cyberattack exercise) The Ridge College of Intelligence Studies & Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University joins top intelligence and cybersecurity professionals from across the nation in simulating large-scale cyberattacks to key infrastructure in Buffalo, New York. Cyber Impact 2022, overseen by the U.S. Department of…
Data Science Master of Science Uncover Insights. Drive Innovation. Analyze complex datasets, derive insights, and drive strategic decision-making across various industries. Collect, visualize, and communicate actionable insights for data-driven decisions in business, non-profit, and government organizations. The demand for data-driven decision-making has made data science one of the most sought-after fields in today’s job market. Our curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical…
Amy Eisert nominated for Women Making History 2023 Thursday, January 26, 2023 Amy Eisert, director of the Thomas J. Gamble Civic Institute at Mercyhurst University, is among 16 honorees for Women Making History 2023, hosted annually by the Mercy Center for Women. Now in its 30th year, the event honors local women nominated by colleagues, friends, and family who are deserving of recognition for their achievements. As director of the Civic Institute, Eisert leads a university-community…