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… Hurst version of Amazing Race challenges students on spectrum Thursday, July 07, 2022 Pre-college students on the autism spectrum who are enrolled in Mercyhurst University’s CREATE* summer program will step outside their comfort zones as they navigate downtown Erie through a series of challenges reminiscent of the CBS reality series, The Amazing Race. During July, Mercyhurst is home to 21 young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are testing the waters of college life.…
… PAL students explore career fields in cyber security, intelligence at Mercyhurst Monday, July 17, 2023 Not everyone who aspires to a career in law enforcement is comfortable being a cop. Many other jobs can be equally challenging and rewarding, like being a cybercrime investigator, digital forensic examiner, or intelligence analyst. These types of careers will be explored by 20 middle and high school students at Mercyhurst University on Wednesday, July 19, when the Police Athletic League (PAL…
… Mercyhurst extends AIM’s mission through innovative IGNITE program Thursday, March 13, 2025 Continuing its outreach to neurodivergent high school students, the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) announces the launch of IGNITE, a summer college preparedness camp for rising sophomores and juniors on the spectrum. The new program extends the higher education experience to a younger segment of the high school population, capitalizing on AIM’s 15-year success with CREATE, a summer program for…
… Mercyhurst University announces strategic program adjustments to strengthen future growth Friday, March 27, 2026 Mercyhurst University today announced a series of academic program adjustments and the discontinuation of its Division I Men’s Ice Hockey program, decisions that reflect a comprehensive strategy focused on long-term viability and alignment with student demand. As the university prepares for its Centennial academic year, these decisions are part of an ongoing effort to position…
… Students dive into adventure with underwater studies in Bonaire Wednesday, June 12, 2024 In perhaps Mercyhurst University’s most unique Faculty-Student Academic Travel (FSAT) excursion— hailed by co-leader Pete Stadtmueller as “one of a kind”—12 students traveled to Bonaire, an island in the Caribbean off the Venezuelan coast, where they earned scuba diving certifications and studied Underwater Archaeology and Underwater Photography/Videography. The setting was pristine, the planning precise…
… Mercyhurst redefines Data Science major, giving AI top billing Tuesday, January 07, 2025 As Artificial Intelligence (AI) grows in popularity as a field of study in higher education and the job market surges with demand for AI specialists, Mercyhurst University is rising to meet the burgeoning interest from students. Instruction in AI has been part of the university’s popular Data Science major for more than six years, predating the rise of AI and ChatGPT to mainstream prominence. To reflect…
… School of Natural Sciences Inspiring passion and curiosity for the natural world. The School of Natural Sciences strives to advance our understanding of all things related to human nature. If you are interested in digging deeper into the study of our planet and the systems and theories within it, explore Mercyhurst’s dynamic programs in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Physics, and Mathematics. Class sizes in the School of Natural Sciences range from 20–35…
… Physics Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor of Science This program will be discontinued following the Spring 2026 Semester. Students currently enrolled will be able to complete their degree through a designated teach-out period. Starting Summer 2026, new students will no longer be admitted to this program. Mercyhurst is committed to ensuring every student has a clear and supported pathway to graduation. Students are encouraged to reach out to their faculty academic advisors and the academic support…
… Mercyhurst students achieve top global honors in Business Strategy Game Thursday, November 14, 2024 Image Four Mercyhurst University students have joined the ranks of the world’s leading virtual business owners. Through the global Business Strategy Game (BSG), marketed by McGraw Hill Education, teams of students in Dr. Kris Gossett’s capstone class on business policy and strategy shepherd their own virtual shoe companies through a complex simulation, squaring off against each other and…
… Tea & Tech: Students amp up chemistry research with advanced spectrophotometer Thursday, February 13, 2025 Surely, no afternoon tea is complete without a sweet treat—but in Mercyhurst Chemistry Professor Clint Jones’ class, it’s not complete without a “Shimadzu UV-1900i spectrophotometer.” As both a tea enthusiast and a scientist, Jones doesn’t just enjoy his tea—he studies it. Alongside student researchers, he investigates the chemical composition of different tea samples. One experiment…