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… Laker Legacy: Lily Smith champions giving a voice to others Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Image Lily Smith ’23 arrived at Mercyhurst University ready to embrace every opportunity that came her way. True to the advice she received—“Get involved!”—she immersed herself in campus life, joining the History Club, Laker Leaders, Black Students for Unity, and Mercyhurst Student Government (MSG). Through these experiences, Lily quickly realized the impact of her work and embraced the role of “a voice…
… Kate Bentley, and assistant stage managers Ashlyn Houghton and Zack Yeager. The production showcases six talented Mercyhurst students: Ali Forsythe as Sylvia St. Croix, Abby Craig as Judy Denmark, Haven Bills as Tina Denmark, Bella Mitlo as Miss Thorn, Maya Post as Louise Lerman/Eve, and Gray MacKinlay as Lita Encore. Performances will take place on Thursday and Friday, March 20-21, at 7:30 p.m., and on Saturday, March 22, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. in Taylor Little Theatre on the Mercyhurst campus…
… 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 high school seniors and recent graduates considering college. During CREATE’s three-week camp, participants live and dine on campus,…
… than 40 oral histories gathered by the late Larie Pintea, former managing editor of the Erie Morning News, creating a rich legacy for future generations to explore and cherish. Finally, the committee continues to take the necessary steps in an arduous process to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As envisioned, the Mercyhurst National Historic District would be anchored by institutional cornerstones Old Main and Christ the King Chapel but will extend across much of the…
… SoMar celebrates 24th anniversary with ‘Slice of Life’ Wednesday, February 15, 2023 SoMar Dance Works, a dance company in-residence at Mercyhurst University, announces its new production, “Slice of Life,” slated for two performances this weekend: Saturday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. Both are in Walker Recital Hall on the Mercyhurst campus and are free and open to the public. This marks the company’s 24th anniversary. The hour-long dance concert is cut into 10 “slices…
… Mercyhurst slates weeklong observance remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 09, 2023 Mercyhurst University has slated a full week of events in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, beginning Monday, Jan. 16. In the alcove just west of the President’s Office, faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to stop by for public readings and reflections between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Campus Ministry, this event will highlight communications by King, a man…
… Dual Enrollment Program Get a head start on your college education with Mercyhurst University’s Dual Enrollment program. Through Dual Enrollment, students at high schools in the Erie region now have the chance to take university-level courses on the Mercyhurst campus or online and earn transferable college credits. A number of different courses from across the curriculum are open to high school students. Visiting high school students will have access to the same quality educational…
… Nolan Talarico’s death left a profound effect on the Mercyhurst community. In response, his fellow seniors—alongside the Ridge Department of Intelligence Studies and the Men’s Rowing Team—established a scholarship in his name, raising more than $17,000 in his honor. Talarico embodied the spirit of Mercyhurst. A dual major in Intelligence Studies and International Relations with a minor in Arabic and Islamic Studies, he also served as a coxswain for the Men’s Rowing Team, worked in the…
… if I live outside of PA and want to be certified to teach a state other than PA? Students can complete the program outside of PA and gain certification through your state after you have received your PA certification. Depending on your state, you may have to take an additional exam for certification. Do I have to do the clinical experiences if I’m already a certified teacher? Six weeks of clinical experience is needed for teachers who already have certification. How often must I come to…
… nursing field, thanks to hands-on clinical training, access to state-of-the-art equipment, and unparalleled faculty support. Nursing jobs are in high demand at every level thanks to advances in health care technology allowing for greater treatment opportunities and longer lifespans in the population. All of Mercyhurst’s Nursing programs are now located in one newly renovated convenient location with one shared goal: to graduate experienced nursing professionals. With programs available on…