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… April 16, 2024 Image Some traditions may come and go, but one with proven staying power—the annual showcase for emerging choreographers known as “Raw Edges”—now enters its 26th year at Mercyhurst University. The university’s Department of Dance presents “Raw Edges XXVI” April 26 –28 in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. Each year brings a new group of young artists spreading their creative wings and presenting remarkable dance works. This year’s performance features 12 upper-level…
… Carpe Diem in action: Sisters' scholarship lights path for international student Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Image When Irish sisters and Mercyhurst University alumnae Rhona and Marina Boyle crossed paths with Indian-born Lata Vishesh, it was as if the stars had aligned to create the perfect scenario. Serendipitous, yes, but those who live the Mercy Mission have the sense that more was at work here. But, first, some background: Rhona graduated in 2013, earning a degree in Pre-Med/…
… Cyber Security Graduate Certificate Online Graduate Certificate The global rise in cybercrime has created an unprecedented demand for cybersecurity professionals. As an international leader in intelligence and cybereducation, Mercyhurst University offers an online Cyber Security graduate certificate program specially designed for working professionals who have no IT background. This four-course (12-credit) graduate certificate in Cyber Security prepares students to analyze cyberthreats to…
… Mercy in the Diocese of Erie founded Mercyhurst College on a hill overlooking Lake Erie. Leading the effort was Mother M. Borgia Egan, whose determination and supervision made the venture a success. The Sisters of Mercy believed strongly in the education and empowerment of women, and accordingly, Mercyhurst College was a women-only institution for its first several decades. Since its founding nearly a century ago, Mercyhurst has undergone significant changes. From welcoming its first male…
… Art Education Bachelor of Arts Promote creativity and inspire artistry. With a degree in Art Education from Mercyhurst, you can inspire students in K-12 to unleash their creative imaginations in the classroom, or you can practice art education in a public setting, such as a museum or community center. Art educators do more than instruct students on the techniques and theories of art, but equip students with the foundation to take their knowledge of color, form, and design into their own hands…
… Meet Our Mascot Born in Dublin, Luke the Laker grew up on Lower Baggot Street, just down the way from Catherine McAuley’s first House of Mercy. Since his days as a youngster, he’s admired the dedication and fortitude of the Sisters of Mercy, traits he’s honed during his time as a fisherman sailing the Irish Sea. Like his uncle Louie, Luke bleeds green and blue, and now he’s decided to permanently anchor his ship and follow in Louie’s footsteps, ready to cheer on our student-athletes and do…
… Kosovo, Bosnia, Germany, France, and Italy. Fuller said he is gratified by SCIP’s support and noted that Mercyhurst is the only center within the U.S. and one of only two in North America. “We are honored to have been selected as a SCIP ICoE,” Fuller said. “This selection highlights Mercyhurst University’s commitment to being a global influencer of competitive business intelligence and bringing experts from the field into our curriculum and applied experiential learning activities for our…
… Anonymous benefactor gifts $1 million to Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture Monday, January 08, 2024 The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture (MIAC) begins the new year on a high note with the gift of $1 million to support its growth as a destination for world-class performing arts experiences. The benefactor, who requested remaining anonymous, said, “It is vital that students have unrestricted access to outstanding live performances as part of their Mercyhurst education. The…
… Social Media and Web Moderation Policy Mercyhurst University hosts and moderates social media accounts on a variety of platforms and our website. Social media provides a tool for informing and engaging current and future students, alumni, employees, and friends of the university. We welcome comments on our social media posts so long as comments are constructive and consistent with the university’s tradition of respectful dialogue. We reserve the right to remove any post or comment,…
… theory, and dance-related sciences), offers enough flexibility to accommodate the pursuit of a minor or even a second major. With leadership development as a goal, our department houses three clubs and offers service opportunities, internships, and study abroad programs. Through our program you will gain experiences and cultivate skills that are necessary for the dance field, and are also applicable and transferable to a wide variety of careers. Undergraduate Undergraduate Fast Facts Students…