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… Mercyhurst President Dr. Kathleen Getz announces retirement for June 30, 2026; Board appoints Dr. David Livingston interim president Tuesday, December 02, 2025 Mercyhurst University announced today that Dr. Kathleen Getz will retire on June 30, 2026, concluding a 35-year career in higher education and five years of transformative leadership at the university. Dr. Getz joined Mercyhurst in July 2021 during a period of profound disruption in higher education. Despite this challenging…
… Planting seeds of innovation: Mercyhurst nets $400,000 PDE grant to expand STEM & Vine Thursday, May 08, 2025 Mercyhurst University’s innovative STEM & Vine program, launched in 2022, was designed to make STEM education more meaningful and accessible to young learners by linking scientific concepts to students’ local environment. Now, thanks to a $400,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s PASmart initiative, the program will expand into the 2025–26 academic year.…
… courses and enjoy abundant performance opportunities in solo, chamber music, large and small ensembles, and operatic and musical theatre stage settings. You'll have access to expert faculty and performers, guest masterclasses, excellent music therapy clinical placements, and three exceptional performance spaces. We offer our students endless opportunities for special student-initiated projects. Gain the hands-on experience you need and receive mentoring tailor-made to you and your goals…
… Danielle Kaiser Administrative Assistant Contact Information EMAIL: dkaiser@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2256 Danielle Kaiser, dancer, choreographer, and dance educator, is a native of both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, PA. She holds her B.A. in dance and B.A. in secondary education mathematics from Mercyhurst University as well as her MFA in Choreography from Jacksonville University. Danielle has been the recipient of the Mercyhurst Egan Scholarship from 2006-2010 as well as the Etoile…
… Harry T. Burleigh Festival at Mercyhurst University 10th Anniversary Spirituals Festival March 25-28, 2026 Mercyhurst University will host several events as part of the Harry T. Burleigh Festival, a regional celebration honoring the life and legacy of Erie-born composer Harry Thacker Burleigh , whose work helped shape the course of American music. The festival marks the 10th anniversary of the Spirituals Festival , bringing artists, scholars, and community members together to celebrate the…
… Fast Facts Mercyhurst is a four-year, Catholic, liberal arts university, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1926. Mercyhurst was granted university status in 2012. More than 50 undergraduate majors and 12 graduate degrees are available at the university. Mercyhurst offers 30 varsity-level sports, with the Lakers fielding teams in 16 women’s sports and 14 men’s sports. 25 programs compete at the NCAA Division I level. Mercyhurst's 75-acre campus is in Erie, Pennsylvania, approximately 100…
… Global Gems: Unveiling the valuable contributions of international students Monday, October 30, 2023 Growing up in his home country of Algeria, Mohcine “Mo” Khadraoui recognized students who were viewed as “slow” or “didn’t like school,” at least those are the labels they were given. He knew there were special institutions for youth who were blind, deaf, or had other severe disabilities, but those with mild disabilities were little more than a footnote. “There’s no such thing as special…
… Department of Computing and Information Science Education on the cutting edge of technology. The rapid expansions of technology and the world’s reservoirs of data have yielded unique educational opportunities for students looking to enter these in-demand fields. Mercyhurst’s Department of Computing & Information Science, housed in the nationally respected Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences, offers programs at the undergraduate and graduate level that equip students…
… Undergraduate Majors Your success is our success. A Mercyhurst education focuses on providing you with hands-on experiences in and outside the classroom that are essential to post-grad success. Every step of your undergraduate career will present you with new opportunities to explore your passions, overcome challenges, and grow as a professional. We're committed to ensuring close mentorship, strong academic support, and a variety of educational opportunities for all of our Lakers. We…
… Mercyhurst ranked a top college for online Cyber Security program Monday, November 06, 2023 Mercyhurst University has been ranked one of the best schools for online degrees in a public service field—in this case, its online Cyber Security master’s degree program—by Student Training & Education in Public Service (STEPS). Only 13 percent of colleges and universities in the U.S. earned a spot on the rankings for the 2024 academic year. The rankings list Mercyhurst 25th among the top 50…