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Alumni - Stocks & Bonds Gifts of stocks and mutual funds are coordinated by Division of Advancement. The University will direct proceeds from the sale of these assets to any designation you wish. Stocks & Bonds Stocks & Bonds Events Benefits Give Electronic Transfer This is the easiest method when a donor maintains holdings in a brokered account. To make a transfer contact the Executive Assistant for the Office of Advancement Kelly Chaney at 814-824-9330 to get the necessary…
Alumni - Alumni Award Nomination Form Award Nomination Form Award Nomination Form Events Benefits Give Dear Mercyhurst Alumni, As the Vice Chair of the Alumni Board, part of my role is to solicit and chair the Committee for Alumni Awards. This tradition has been part of Mercyhurst since 1968. Nominees will be celebrated this fall at Hurst is Homecoming! You can submit your nominee electronically via the form below. Previous award recipients can be viewed here , and we thank you for taking the…
Senior Class Gift Senior Class Gift Senior Class Gift Events Benefits Give Seniors can support the class gift in multiple ways: Upcoming events (be sure to check social media and emails for information on events) A one-time gift (using the button below) A monthly gift (i.e. giving $8.34 a month will total a $100 gift in a year using the button below) Image Image Image Image Contact Us Meaghan Hubert Director of Annual Giving & Stewardship 814-824-2379 mhubert2@mercyhurst.edu … Senior…
Senior Class Gift Give Senior Class Gift Give Senior Class Gift Give Events Benefits Give The Senior Class Gift Committee appreciates your support of the scholarship which will be available to Lakers for years to come! Questions? Please contact the Director of Annual Giving & Stewardship, Meaghan Hubert, at 814-824-2379 and mhubert@mercyhurst.edu for more information! One-Time Gift Monthly Gift Contact the Advancement Team Meaghan Hubert Director of Annual Giving & Stewardship mhubert2…
Harry T. Burleigh Festival at Mercyhurst University 10th Anniversary Spirituals Festival March 25-28, 2026 Mercyhurst University will host several events as part of the Harry T. Burleigh Festival, a regional celebration honoring the life and legacy of Erie-born composer Harry Thacker Burleigh , whose work helped shape the course of American music. The festival marks the 10th anniversary of the Spirituals Festival , bringing artists, scholars, and community members together to celebrate the Erie…
Distinguished Alumni Distinguished Alumni Distinguished Alumni Events Benefits Give Distinguished Alumni Award 2025 Michael '83 and Terri '85 Fitzgerald, Sharon Kestler '73, Korey Kutcher '07M, John Leisering '81, Dr. Ryan Molli '01 2023 Sister Mary Ann Bader, RSM, '73; Andrea (Hashim) Hansen '04; Margaret "Peg" (Hock) Heetmann '65, Jo (Alspaugh) Theisen '08 2022 Barbara Brairton ’65, Brian DeFrancesco ’06, Bea Tomczak Habursky ’85, Joel Montminy ’95, Sister Rita Panciera ’53, Betsy Hirt…
Erie to celebrate 10th anniversary of Harry T. Burleigh Spirituals festival Monday, March 16, 2026 The Burleigh Legacy Alliance and Mercyhurst University have partnered to host several events Wednesday, March 25, through Saturday, March 28, as part of the Harry T. Burleigh Festival, a regional celebration honoring the Erie-born composer whose work helped bring African American spirituals into the American classical music tradition. The festival marks the 10th anniversary of the Spirituals…
Mercyhurst launches Studio 26 venture studio to power student innovation Friday, March 13, 2026 New venture studio will connect students, faculty, and regional partners to move ideas toward real-world application. Mercyhurst University is expanding opportunities for students, faculty, and industry partners to collaborate on emerging ideas and technologies through the launch of Studio 26, a venture-focused initiative designed to move promising concepts toward real-world application. The effort…
Harry T. Burleigh and Erie's Cultural Legacy About Harry T. Burleigh Harry Thacker Burleigh was born in Erie , Pennsylvania , in 1866 , and his early musical experiences in the city played a defining role in shaping his life’s work. As a young man, Burleigh learned spirituals from his grandfather, Hamilton Waters, who had been born into slavery. These spirituals—songs of faith, resilience, and cultural memory—would later become central to Burleigh’s career as a composer and arranger. Burleigh…
Intellectual: Growth Mindset, Curiosity, and Resilience College is a time to strengthen your intellectual growth and clarify your professional direction. You can explore new ideas, broaden your global perspective, and build the problem-solving skills that help you navigate challenges—both in and out of the classroom. With so many resources and learning opportunities available, you have the freedom to dig into subjects that interest you, ask questions, and discover strengths you may not have…