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Class of 2023 bestows Senior Class Gift to university Friday, May 12, 2023 The Mercyhurst University Class of 2023 presented President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D., with a check for $19,269.56 to fund “The Magnolia: Bloom with Grace Scholarship” on Friday, May 12, at 1 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel. The new scholarship results from a year of fundraising by the class toward their Senior Class Gift. Since 1989, each senior class has bid farewell to its alma mater by bestowing a gift upon the…
Freedom spurs native Iraqi and Mercyhurst grad to serve Thursday, May 18, 2023 “It is easy to forget the beauty and the freedom of the United States, especially if that is all you have ever known,” said Mariz Khalaf. Khalaf speaks from experience. Born in Sinjar, Iraq, Khalaf and his family sought asylum in the United States in 2013. His father had been working as a mechanic and translator for the U.S. Army in Iraq when mounting hostilities forced them to leave abruptly. They relocated to…
Tony nominee and MIAC favorite Melissa Errico headlines annual Summer Soirée Thursday, May 18, 2023 Tony-nominated Broadway singer, actress, recording artist, and author Melissa Errico returns to Mercyhurst University to headline the Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture’s annual Summer Soirée on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. The New York Times opined that “any chance to hear her sing is a chance worth taking,” and the late drama critic Terry Teachout summed it up by saying that “she's so…
Mercyhurst alum hits high notes with medical career Friday, May 19, 2023 When Gregg Robbins-Welty ’14 was pursuing Biochemistry at Mercyhurst University, he had a reputation for being a good student but more so for being a talented bluegrass musician. Inspired by his banjo-playing father, Robbins-Welty would juggle his class schedule so that he could travel the country participating in national bluegrass competitions. He went on to create two albums, his second, “Community,” becoming the…
Trustees award faculty tenure, promote one to full professor Monday, May 22, 2023 The Board of Trustees of Mercyhurst University voted to approve four faculty promotions over the weekend. Named to full professor was Christina Riley-Brown, Ph.D., who most recently served as dean of the Hafenmaier College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and interim dean of the Walker College of Business. She’s been associate dean of Hafenmaier and chair of the Department of English. Her scholarly…
Mercyhurst names Sidney Rice new director of residence life/student conduct Thursday, June 01, 2023 Sidney Rice has been named the new director of Residence Life and Student Conduct for Mercyhurst University, effective immediately. The promotion from her former post as associate director was announced today by Vice President for Student Life Dr. Laura Zirkle. “I am excited to welcome Sidney to this important position,” Zirkle said. “As a leader in our department since 2020, her energy,…
Knowninsiders—Applied Forensic Sciences Monday, July 10, 2023 The Department of Applied Forensic Sciences at Mercyhurst University has been named among the most prestigious schools in the nation for its program, which is headed by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat. Read “ Top 19+ Most Prestigious Schools for Forensics and Crime-Solving Careers in the U.S. Today. ” … Knowninsiders—Applied Forensic Sciences …
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…
Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst climbs to new heights with CREATE Monday, July 17, 2023 Mercyhurst University strives to reach new heights as high school students on the autism spectrum participate in this year's CREATE, a college simulation program designed to evaluate their readiness for college life. Under the direction of Amanda Mulder, the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) is “upping its game” when it comes to acclimating neurodiverse students to academic, social, and vocational…
Mercyhurst alumni shine in Erie Reader’s 40 Under 40 Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Mercyhurst congratulates three local alumni featured in the Erie Reader’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023: Stephani Klassen ’12, Curtis Waidley ’19, and Yvan Vladimir Tchounga ’22. Stephani Klassen ’12, owner of Give a Crepe, La CrepErie LLC, came to Mercyhurst in 2009 to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management with a concentration in food and beverage management. Besides her studies, Klassen was caring for two…