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… Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst welcomes Amanda Mulder as new director Thursday, January 26, 2023 Amanda Mulder has been named director of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM), effective immediately, according to an announcement by Vice President for Student Life Dr. Laura Zirkle. Mulder has held the position on an interim basis for the past five months. She replaces Brad McGarry, who has been diagnosed with ALS and is unable to continue except on a consulting basis. “Brad took AIM to…
… Mike Kelly to speak at Mercyhurst Pre-Law Society inaugural fundraiser, networking event Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Image The Mercyhurst University Pre-Law Society will host its inaugural networking and fundraising event on Saturday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Academic Engagement, room 300. Special guest U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly is expected to speak to the gathering of students and invited guests at 6:30 p.m. The event’s purpose is twofold: to provide pre-law students the…
… Ryan Scoble returns to Mercyhurst for Lax-for-Life games Friday, October 20, 2023 Having suffered from late-stage heart failure that required a heart transplant for survival, Mercyhurst alumnus Ryan Scoble ’23 can breathe easy now. Still, knowing that his second chance at life was thanks to the generosity of an organ donor, he won’t hold his breath while others may not be so lucky. The 23-year-old Cincinnati native is at the helm of the Lax-for-Life fundraising games taking place at…
… Sarah Kahl Adjunct Instructor of Music and Collaborative Pianist Contact Information OFFICE: D'Angelo 34 EMAIL: skahl@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2394 Dr. Sarah Kahl is a member of the music faculty at Mercyhurst University and is the accompanist for the college choirs at Penn State Erie, Behrend College, and Erie Philharmonic Chorus. She was previously on the piano faculties at Concordia College in Minnesota and Valley City State University in North Dakota. Kahl is an active performer…
… Music Application, Auditions, and Scholarships Audition options for Spring and Fall 2026 enrollment: Nov. 14, 2025 Jan. 24, 2026 Jan. 30, 2026 Feb. 21, 2026 March 14, 2026 Virtual and individual live auditions accepted through Aug. 1, 2026. Register by clicking on the D'Angelo Audition Form link below. Below are also the Audition Requirements for each degree program. Please be sure that you have applied to Mercyhurst (using our free online application ) before submitting an audition…
… Mercyhurst mourns passing of Brad McGarry, former AIM director and international advocate for people on the autism spectrum Monday, December 11, 2023 On Sunday, Dec. 10, Mercyhurst University lost one of its most beloved community members and the world lost a tireless advocate for children and adults on the autism spectrum. Brad McGarry, director of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) for nearly a decade, died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.…
… Brad McGarry Autism Appreciation Panel planned for April Friday, March 24, 2023 The Mercyhurst University Council for Exceptional Children will host a panel discussion on autism appreciation while honoring the former director of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM), Brad McGarry, on Thursday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Mercy Heritage Room. The event will also be livestreamed. McGarry led AIM for eight years until he was forced to step down in 2022 after a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral…
… Ronald Brown Chair, Department of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Zurn 305 EMAIL: rbrown@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2389 Dr. Brown has a strong interest in sharing his love for basic science and in exploring why the world is the way that it is. Toward this end, he has taught a wide range of courses at Mercyhurst University. Along with igniting student interest in science in the introductory chemistry sequence, he most enjoys working with students on problems…
… Christopher Dolanc Director, Environmental Science Program; Associate Professor of Biology Contact Information OFFICE: Zurn 104 EMAIL: cdolanc@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2540 Dr. Dolanc is a botanist, plant ecologist and tree enthusiast. He has been at Mercyhurst since 2014 where he teaches ecology, environmental science, and plant-related courses and conducts research with students on forests, tree rings, urban forestry, and environmental issues. About Dr. Dolanc Education Ph.D., Ecology…
… 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…