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… 13 years as chairman. In recognition of his commitment, he was granted Trustee Emeritus status in 2014, and the Sennett Board Room in Hammermill Library was also named in his honor. During his legal career, he served as Pennsylvania Attorney General from 1967 to 1970 and was a partner at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett law firm. He served as president of the firm from 1985 to 1994. "Although Mr. Sennett had resigned from the board long before I arrived at Mercyhurst, his influence…
… world. Most of all, the program has created deep, rich relationships for students and faculty.” Besides Sener, another FLTA who comes to mind for Edwards is Ulises Ayala Vasquez of Mexico, who wasn’t assigned to Mercyhurst originally but ended up here after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Or, Funda Bilgen of Turkey, whose tenure at Mercyhurst culminated in marriage to a man she met in Erie. Or, Kynnyey Innokentyeva of Russia and Fatiha Tachakourt of Morocco, who were quarantined on…
… as Mercyhurst is truly an honor and a dream come true for me and my family,” said Mills-Reid. “To have the opportunity to lead the program that gave me my start is both humbling and incredibly special.” Mercyhurst President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D., is equally excited to welcome Mills-Reid back to Erie. “Erin Mills-Reid exemplifies the values we hold dear at Mercyhurst—integrity, excellence, and a commitment to the holistic development of our students,” Getz said. “Her return to our campus…
… for which she was the director of until her retirement in 2005. The conservatory was renamed in her honor in 2008. Image Our goal at the Sullivan Conservatory is to provide exceptional music education while nurturing a life-long love of music. Not only do we strive to push our students to know his/her potential as musicians, but also in other areas of life. Lessons are taught by professional musicians who are active performers in the community. Students learn on the Mercyhurst University…
… specialized coursework with fieldwork in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and behavioral health. Prospective students will have a choice to complete (a) the certificate alone, if they already have completed a graduate degree in a related field, or (b) as a concentration while pursuing a graduate degree in Special Education at Mercyhurst University. Graduate Graduate Program Overview Options: Post-graduate certificate, master’s concentration Location(s): On…
… 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 recognized yet. It is also a great time to actively prepare for your future career. You can start building practical experience through internships, campus…
… communities. It is our goal to assist our students to become well-rounded, healthy individuals and life-long learners in the arts. The department seeks to do this within the context of a liberal arts university and with a deeply personalized approach to learning. We are committed to creating safe and inclusive environments that celebrate diversity. We encourage non-music majors to enroll in department ensembles and courses, as well as welcome community musicians and arts supporters to our…
… art therapy. Undergraduate Undergraduate Fast Facts In 2016, Mercyhurst’s program was ranked as one of the top undergraduate art therapy programs in the nation, according to Best Counseling Degrees, making Mercyhurst’s the only program in Erie County to be recognized. Students have the opportunity to travel abroad and volunteer in art therapy related service learning experiences. The Mercyhurst Art Therapy Club allows majors to get to know each other outside of classes and get involved in…
… employment with this flexible and marketable degree. Undergraduate Undergraduate Concentrations Creative Writing In this program, English majors at Mercyhurst University gain practical experience writing both poetry and fiction in small workshops and seminars. The aim of this coursework is for students to produce publishable work under the close guidance of our experienced faculty. We also strongly encourage students to refine their editing skills by working on the staff of Lumen, our campus-…
… to residents of northwestern Pennsylvania. Mercyhurst is home to Eileen, a graduate from the Class of 1980 with a B.A. in Liberal Arts as a Psychology major. She graduated Summa Cum Laude, first in the class, receiving the Archbishop John Mark Gannon Award for General Scholastic Excellence Award, the top academic recognition given by the College, as well as the Academic Excellence Award for the Social Sciences Department, with a 4.0 G.P.A. in her major. She was active in the College Senate,…