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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…
Star-studded performers on deck for MIAC LIVE 2023-2024 season Thursday, May 18, 2023 The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture will welcome Broadway stars, internationally acclaimed musicians, and luminaries of stage and screen to Erie, Pennsylvania, as part of its 2023-24 MIAC Live series. “Over the past few years, the Institute has become a premier destination for world-class performing arts experiences,” said MIAC artistic director Dr. Brett D. Johnson. “Our 2023-24 season offers…
Resources for International Agents International agents and other enrollment consultants are essential partners in helping students assess their educational opportunities and navigate the admissions process. We appreciate the important role you play in helping your students navigate the college application process and determine whether Mercyhurst is the right fit for them. This webpage compiles some essential information about us that we hope you will find useful as you continue to assist your…
How Gov. Shapiro's higher ed plan 'falls short' for state's private colleges, universities Monday, March 18, 2024 (EDITOR’S NOTE: This op-ed by President Getz was featured in Sunday’s edition of the Erie Times-News.) As an education leader in the Commonwealth, I appreciate that Governor Josh Shapiro’s recent plan to overhaul the state’s higher education system recognizes the critical importance of higher education and workforce development in assuring a strong economic future for our state. The…
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…
Seyma Inan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Briggs 104 EMAIL: sinan@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2377 Dr. Inan – She is originally from Turkey and a lover of learning and of teaching, and a true believer in the transformative potential of higher education. In addition to her work teaching psychology, Dr. Inan mentors undergraduates both domestic and international to prepare them to go to next steps such as graduate studies. She believes that the best rewarding part of…
Heather Gifford, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 115 EMAIL: hgifford@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2697 Education B.A., Boise State University M.A., University of Illinois Chicago Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Dr. Gifford is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Sociology. Her research focuses on the global processes involved in transnational migration, lived migrant experiences, and global hierarchies of…
Mercyhurst earns national kudos for efforts to increase student voting Tuesday, November 19, 2024 For its efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election, Mercyhurst University has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge . The challenge encourages higher education institutions to help students form habits of active and informed citizenship, make democratic participation a core value on campus, and cultivate generations of engaged citizens.…
Mercyhurst and SCIP collaborate on global intelligence certification for professionals Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Image The Strategic Consortium of Intelligence Professionals (SCIP) has partnered with Mercyhurst University to introduce a cutting-edge training program for its 15,000 members across 120 countries. This program offers professional certification through SCIP and is crafted by Mercyhurst professors from the Center for Intelligence Research, Analysis, and Training (CIRAT). SCIP…
Joffrey Ballet School’s 2025 Audition Tour stops at Mercyhurst Monday, January 27, 2025 Aspiring dancers in the Erie region are invited to audition for the illustrious Joffrey Ballet School at Mercyhurst University on Sunday, Feb. 2. The university’s Department of Dance is among the sites chosen across the U.S. and 24 other countries to host the Joffrey’s 2025 Worldwide Audition Tour. This annual audition tour is an exciting opportunity for dancers, ages 8 to 25, to be considered for acceptance…