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… First-Gen triumphs: Celebrating the inaugural Tri-Alpha cohort at Mercyhurst Monday, November 11, 2024 (EDITOR’S NOTE: Mercyhurst University will induct 21 employees and 30 students in its First-Generation Honor Society, new this year, on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 3:30 p.m. in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. All are welcome.) Image When Michele Garvey set off for college, uncertain about her future, her mother handed her half a jar of peanut butter and half a loaf of bread. “If she’d…
… Theatre Minor Mercyhurst’s Theatre program helps students develop into engaged artists, impactful leaders, and compassionate members of a global community. An 18-credit minor is available to all Mercyhurst students. Courses in acting, theatre history, dramatic literature, and script analysis offer a breadth of knowledge about the discipline, while electives allow students to customize their program of study. Classes are small, enabling students to receive individualized instruction. Our…
… Education Programs at Mercyhurst Teach. Anyone. Anywhere. For decades, Mercyhurst University’s Department of Education has prepared passionate, forward-thinking educators ready to inspire young minds in classrooms across the globe. Our students don’t just learn how to teach—they become role models, advocates, and leaders. Through a foundation rooted in the humanities, arts, and sciences, and guided by a deep understanding of human connection, Mercyhurst graduates enter the profession equipped…
… Investing in tomorrow: AIM Career Week to enhance career prospects for students Thursday, August 08, 2024 Image Everyone feels it – the stress of seeking your first job after college – but it can be even more pronounced for those on the autism spectrum. That’s why the award-winning Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) is launching a new career intensive on the cusp of the 2024-25 academic year. Beginning Monday, Aug. 12, a group of rising seniors and fifth-year graduate students will…
… October 12, 2023 A Business Intelligence & Innovation Lab (BI 2 Lab) designed to provide corporate decision-makers with actionable intelligence and information analysis, is opening this fall at Mercyhurst University, thanks to a partnership between the university and the Security Executive Council (SEC). The SEC is a leading research and advisory firm focused on corporate security risk mitigation strategies. Through its partnership with Mercyhurst these past four years, Mercyhurst…
… Planting seeds of innovation: Mercyhurst nets $400,000 PDE grant to expand STEM & Vine Thursday, May 08, 2025 Mercyhurst University’s innovative STEM & Vine program, launched in 2022, was designed to make STEM education more meaningful and accessible to young learners by linking scientific concepts to students’ local environment. Now, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s PASmart initiative, the program will expand into the 2025–26 academic year.…
… Freshman Year Experience As exciting as starting college is, it can pose challenges for even the best-prepared students. The Freshman Year Experience component of our university core includes a carefully structured set of experiences and academic courses specifically designed to help you get off to a strong start at Mercyhurst. Freshman Year Freshman Year Making sure you have the skills, resilience, friends, and advisors on your side to reach beyond any obstacle. Through your Freshman Year…
… Mercyhurst opens doors for PTA students with new bachelor’s degree Tuesday, August 01, 2023 Mercyhurst University is offering a new Bachelor of Science degree for physical therapist assistants (BSPTA) beginning this fall. While the current associate degree program (ASPTA) still gives students the opportunity to join the workforce in just two years, the bachelor's degree is intended to open more doors for graduates. Jan Haas, dean of the School of Health Professions, explained that while…
… living, breathing celebrations that represent our vibrant campus community. As time goes on, we constantly evolve what it means to be a Laker and how to celebrate our legacy, embrace the present, and look forward to a brighter future. From serious observances to spontaneous celebrations, you’ll find that Mercyhurst values our long history, and creates opportunities for all of our campus community to come together to have fun and grow in community. We are revitalized with every new class of…
… a distinct change of pace, factoring in the hats, coats, and boots. Both women have come to the United States for the first time where they will study, teach, and share their cultures with the Mercyhurst community as Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants (FLTA). First impressions have been positive. “I love how everything is clean; technology is amazing; everything is huge; and the Americans are so nice,” Mebarki said. “The professors are super friendly and welcoming, and the…