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Vydalia Weatherly earns highly selective internship Friday, May 05, 2023 Mercyhurst University junior Vydalia Weatherly, a Political Science and Criminal justice major, is among eight students out of more than 600 applicants chosen for internships this summer with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) in Philadelphia. FIRE offers a 10-week, paid free speech internship that gives undergraduates the opportunity to assist the organization in defending civil liberties on…
Intel alumnus chronicles humanitarian aid visit to Ukraine Thursday, February 23, 2023 Let Ground Truth Be Your Guide: Advice for Humanitarian Aid Volunteers in Ukraine (EDITOR’S NOTE: Douglas O’Keefe, who graduated from Mercyhurst’s Master of Science in Applied Intelligence program in July 2022, spent three weeks in war-torn Ukraine as part of a humanitarian aid volunteer opportunity. Here, he reflects on his Jan. 18-Feb. 8 visit and shares key takeaways.) The following advice should apply to…
Mercyhurst supports students from marginalized population in pursuing teaching careers Thursday, March 30, 2023 A novel program introduced by the Mercyhurst University Department of Education aims to increase the number of teacher candidates in Pennsylvania who are racially, ethnically, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse. The new initiative, NextGen814: Preparing Erie’s Generation of Teachers, has earned top funding—$100,000—from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Innovative…
President Kathy Getz named to PA’s Higher Education Power 100 Monday, February 27, 2023 When Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D., assumed the presidency of Mercyhurst University in July 2021, her accomplishments as a leader in academia and business preceded her, as did many accolades, not the least of which was being honored as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record in 2018. Flashforward five years and today she finds herself in another “Top 100,” this one the 2023 Higher Education Power 100,…
Mercyhurst wrestling coach takes one for the OTHER team Wednesday, March 22, 2023 In a sport like wrestling, athletes rely on their own individual abilities and, still, the competitiveness and camaraderie of a team sport through training, development, and support are ever apparent. So, when Mercyhurst University Wrestling Coach Mike Wehler stepped out of his team’s inner circle to coach a wrestler on another team at the NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Iowa earlier this month, it was…
Gov. Shapiro visits Mercyhurst Police Academy Friday, March 24, 2023 Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro laid out his administration’s plan to invest in public safety by ensuring police departments are well-trained, well-equipped, and well-staffed when he visited the Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Training Academy in North East on Thursday. Police departments across the nation and the commonwealth are facing serious challenges in filling their ranks. To address these critical workforce…
Applied Forensic Sciences continues to headline AAFS annual meetings Monday, March 06, 2023 The Mercyhurst University Department of Applied Forensic Sciences, long recognized for its accomplishments and expertise at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) annual meetings, took home accolades this year as well. Twelve graduate students, led by department chair Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat, attended the 75th annual meetings in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 13-18. There, Sheana Ramachan, a second-year…
Mercyhurst to host National Figure Skating qualifier Wednesday, March 22, 2023 This weekend, Mercyhurst University hosts a United States Figure Skating Association (USFSA) Intercollegiate National Qualifier at the Mercyhurst Ice Center. This is the first time a USFSA event will be hosted in Erie. More than 15 universities in the region are represented at the competition, which is the last qualifying event before the 2023 National Intercollegiate Final takes place April 13-16 at UCLA. Athletes…
An Easter wish from President Kathy Getz Wednesday, April 05, 2023 Regardless of where we are in our lives or what is happening in the world, Easter reminds us that there is no greater source of hope than our risen Savior. “God raised Him up, having freed Him from death, because it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” (Acts 2:24) Let us take time during this season of rebirth and renewal to rejoice in the Resurrection and the love of God represented by it. May our rebirth happen…
Mercyhurst honors legacy of Trustee Emeritus Bill Sennett Wednesday, January 25, 2023 He could be determined; he liked things done right . He could be sentimental; for years he refused to relinquish a weathered old briefcase that he had used as state attorney general. Mercyhurst University Trustee Emeritus William C. Sennett was a brilliant and complex individual whose contributions to the university helped shape its course for decades. Sennett died Monday at the age of 92. A gifted lawyer,…