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Mercyhurst extends AIM’s mission through innovative IGNITE program Thursday, March 13, 2025 Continuing its outreach to neurodivergent 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…
Mercyhurst recognizes Erie City Mission with annual Romero Award Thursday, March 13, 2025 The Archbishop Oscar Romero Award, bestowed annually by the Mercyhurst Department of Religious Studies & Philosophy, will be presented to the Erie City Mission for living the call of faith in an extraordinary manner through its work with the people of Erie. The award presentation is Monday, March 24, the feast day of Saint Oscar Romero, at 7 p.m. in Mercy Heritage Room. The event is free and open to…
Mercyhurst pursues inclusion on National Register of Historic Places Friday, June 09, 2023 With its Collegiate Gothic Revival architecture, iconic wrought iron gates, Norman-style O’Neil Tower, and Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto inspired by the devotional in Lourdes, France, Mercyhurst University stands as a testament to historical grandeur. Now, as Mercyhurst approaches its centennial in 2026, it is taking the necessary steps to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to a…
Celebrating history: Mercyhurst installs new interpretive markers for Homecoming Wednesday, October 02, 2024 Image As the countdown to Mercyhurst’s centennial celebration in 2026 continues, what were once whispers of ideas are being transformed into vibrant realities. This past week, just in time for Homecoming festivities, the university installed the second and third in a series of 12 interpretive markers designed to illuminate its rich historical legacy. The latest markers include one…
University Archives Welcome to the Mercyhurst University Archives! The University Collections contain a wealth of primary source material pertaining to important documents, institutional records, ephemera and realia about the university. The Ridge Collection contains material pertaining to important public policy matters covering Governor Ridge's time in office, along with extensive resources pertaining to First Lady Michele Ridge's commitment to and involvement with a number of important…
History of the Sisters of Mercy Egan. Preston. Weber. Herrmann. McAuley. Taylor. Warde. Students and employees at Mercyhurst would recognize these instantly as names of administrative, academic, and residential buildings on campus, but the significance of these names does not end there. Each one pays tribute to a Sister of Mercy whose life and ministry were vital to Mercyhurst’s success. Two buildings bear the names of Sisters of Mercy, who never set foot in America, let alone Erie. McAuley…
History of Signature Programs From its earliest days, Mercyhurst has been a trailblazing institution. This is evident in the boldness of its founding Sisters, the determination of its student body, the passion of its faculty, and the innovative nature of some of its most unique programs. Mercyhurst has always complemented its range of traditional liberal arts majors with programs that are undoubtedly unique. These signature programs set the Hurst apart, drawing eager students from across the…
Ryan Palm ’07 returns to Hurst to head Neurodiversity Center Wednesday, November 01, 2023 After a yearlong national search, Mercyhurst University today announces the appointment of alumnus and former associate director for Advancement Ryan Palm ‘07 to lead its new Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity. Palm assumes his role as the center’s inaugural executive director on Monday, Nov. 6. “We are thrilled to have Ryan return to his alma mater and head this highly regarded initiative,” said…
History of the O'Neil Tower The iconic façade of Old Main would be incomplete without the presence of O’Neil Tower, the four-story tower through which students, faculty, staff, and visitors enter the oldest building on campus. Prior to the construction of the initial college complex, the Sisters envisioned a tower that would be the “main feature of the school,” but the high expense of the project forced the Sisters to put the plans for the tower and a chapel on hold until funds could be raised…
History of the Gates For nearly seventy-five years, all who turn into Old Main Drive from 38th Street pass through one of the most iconic structures on Mercyhurst’s campus – the Mercyhurst gates. Measuring twenty feet high and weighing in at an impressive fifteen tons, the iron gates have long welcomed students, faculty, Alumni, and guests to the institution, making an unforgettable first impression. The gates are impressive enough on the surface, but even more intriguing is their storied past…