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… and evaluate information; and to produce sound, convincing arguments orally and in writing. Our History department is committed to promoting a constant search for answers and a holistic approach to learning. Students research movements and events from the past as they analyze how different social, political, and cultural trends affect our society today. Our graduates pursue a wide range of career paths including teaching, research, journalism, law, public service, museums, and historic sites…
… the official send-off when the university’s newest students gather in the Mary Garden on Monday, Aug. 22, at 9:30 a.m. for the annual Day of Service. This traditional Welcome Week service project is for all first-year students, faculty/staff facilitators, and Laker Leaders. Participants gather for an opening ceremony before boarding 12 yellow school buses that will take them across Erie County to deliver an estimated 1,400 hours of service. Students will volunteer at 20 regional nonprofit…
… Sciences student even counts the experience as an edge in being accepted to graduate school. A personal highlight for Forbes-Cardinali was when the students approached her and Stadtmueller to suggest Mercyhurst sponsor part of a coral nursery and reef restoration project. Bonaire is known for having one of the most beautiful coral reef environments in the world, but areas can get degraded, and underwater nurseries are created where corals can grow and be outplanted at different restoration…
Forensics aims to detect burial site of 1918 pandemic victims Tuesday, September 27, 2022 As a witness to the devastating aftermath of murders, plane crashes, and fatal fires, Mercyhurst University forensic anthropologist Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat is accustomed to being summoned to such scenes at all hours of the day and night. To have a chance to put his skills toward something strictly humanitarian is a welcome departure for both him and his students. That’s what he thought when a former student,…
… hospitality are essential dimensions of the education of the whole individual. To accomplish this, Mercyhurst has developed Beyond the Gates (BTG), a one-credit experience that students complete in their sophomore or junior years. An essential component of the undergraduate core, BTG builds on students’ foundational understanding of the Mercy Mission, presenting service as an opportunity to challenge preconceived notions, broaden worldviews, and leave students changed for the better. At…
Physician Assistant Studies Program Policies Program Policies The following are up-to-date policies that affect students of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. The Mercyhurst University Refund Policy and Institutional Refund Policy are available at this link. The DPAS Student Policy Handbook contains the full set of DPAS student policies. Academic Continuity Academic Honesty Admissions Policy Advance Placement Assessment Procedures Attendance Policy Classroom Etiquette Conference…
Our History "Mercyhurst College lived first in the desire and will of a remarkable woman"—Mother M. Borgia Egan Mercyhurst College was founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Catholic Diocese, who trace their heritage to Mother Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland. As Mother Eustace Taylor, RSM, Ph.D., wrote in her 50th anniversary history of Mercyhurst, “Mercyhurst College lived first in the desire and will of a remarkable woman — Mother M. Borgia…
Victoria Hojnacki Assistant Professor of Geology Contact Information OFFICE: Zurn 206B EMAIL: vhojnacki@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2059 Education Ph.D., Environmental Science and Management, Montclair State University, 2024 B.S., Geology, James Madison University, 2019 Dr. Hojnacki joined the Mercyhurst faculty in the fall of 2024. She is passionate about earth science and loves to share this passion with her students. About Dr. Hojnacki Courses Taught GEOL 100: Dynamic Earth Soil Science…
… for tea. “The Carlow Roundtable was both grounding and inspiring,” said Rieger. “The outings deepened our appreciation of the Mercy legacy. Meanwhile, presentations by faculty and administrators at Mercy universities addressed our achievements and challenges, which were often similar. The informal conversations among Mercy colleagues were as valuable as the planned talks. Everyone was supportive and eager to share ideas.” As part of their visit, the conference-goers strolled the historic…
… Anne Marjenin Curator of Collections Contact Information OFFICE: Zurn 70A EMAIL: amarjenin@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2539 Ms. Marjenin is an archaeologist and the Curator of Collections at Mercyhurst University. She has participated in archaeological field projects at various sites in the United States, and in recent years, has engaged in collaborative field research in western Pennsylvania. Ms. Marjenin provides teaching support to the Anthropology/Archaeology program in the Department…