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Mercyhurst opens doors for PTA students with new bachelor’s degree Tuesday, August 01, 2023 Mercyhurst University is offering a new Bachelor of Science degree for physical therapist assistants (BSPTA) beginning this fall. While the current associate degree program (ASPTA) still gives students the opportunity to join the workforce in just two years, the bachelor's degree is intended to open more doors for graduates. Jan Haas, dean of the School of Health Professions, explained that while an…
Partnership provides Cyber Security students with access to key industry certifications Tuesday, June 27, 2023 With cyberattacks continuing at a breakneck pace, the demand for cyber security experts shows no signs of waning, and Mercyhurst University has found a way to make its Cyber Security grads even more primed for this rapidly evolving industry. Today, the university’s Department of Computing and Information Science announced that it has established a partnership with the International…
Mercyhurst hosts Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Safer Communities tour Monday, July 17, 2023 Mercyhurst University hosts Lt. Gov. Austin Davis today as he concludes his statewide Safer Communities tour. Davis is highlighting local initiatives funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that are helping to address gun violence and make Pennsylvania communities safer. Today, he will highlight the work of Unified Erie when he speaks at noon in Mercy Heritage Room. The Safer…
Mercyhurst Police Academy graduates 15 cadets Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Fifteen cadets will graduate from the Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Training Academy on Wednesday, June 21, at 11 a.m. in Walker Recital Hall, situated in the Audrey Hirt Academic Center on the Erie campus. Academy Director Bill Hale said of the 15, four will be sworn in as officers with the Erie Police Department next week. Others have jobs with the Erie School District, Warren Police Department, City of Bradford…
MIAC grows national profile as Aaron Tveit draws fans from 25 states, 3 foreign countries Tuesday, April 18, 2023 (EDITOR’S NOTE: While this performance is sold out, additional tickets may be released on the evening of the performance, Wednesday, May 3. Seats for the 7:30 p.m. concert will be sold to patrons waiting in the cancellation line on a first-come, first-served basis. The box office will open at 6 p.m., but patrons may start lining up earlier in the day.) One of the world’s most…
Mercyhurst cyber expert analyzes pros and cons of AI Monday, May 01, 2023 (EDITOR’S NOTE: With all the attention lately about AI, Mercyhurst called upon Cyber Security specialist Dr. Chris Mansour to share his analysis of current research on the subject, summarize it, and share with our internal audience. Here’s his account.) Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, from the smartphones in our hands to the autonomous vehicles on our roads, and it has become…
Commencement 2023: Susan Johnson receives Teaching Excellence Award Friday, April 21, 2023 No one knows more about what it means to teach excellence than a life-long educator. “Dr. Susan Johnson is truly the embodiment of the Department of Education’s motto to ‘teach anyone, anywhere.’ Her magnetic personality, passion for special education, and conviction that all individuals are capable of learning is contagious.” — Amy Burniston, Ph.D. “Dr. Susan Johnson’s passion for teaching and commitment…
Mercyhurst freshman Gavin Griffin running for Titusville City Council Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Gavin Griffin has no plans to wait around for his inheritance. He’s going after it now. The 18-year-old freshman at Mercyhurst University is running for a seat on Titusville City Council with hopes of being the youngest council officer in the history of his native Crawford County community. “I’m part of the generation that will be inheriting the leadership of this country one day,” Griffin said. “I…
North East kids super stocked for trout season Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Dozens of K-5 pupils in the North East School District, who grew trout from eggs in their classrooms this year, will release some 1,500 fish into Lake Pleasant on Thursday and Friday. At the same time, the students will perform a variety of community activities as part of “STEM, Stocking, and Service Days.” Complementary components happening in Gibson Park, Heard Park, and the grounds of the North East School District…
Mercyhurst students launch anti-human trafficking campaign Thursday, April 13, 2023 Human trafficking in Erie: how real is it? It may not be blatant. It may not be brandished all over the nightly news. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening, and students at Mercyhurst University want to do something about it. In their ongoing effort to combat human trafficking, Mercyhurst students have worked on numerous projects, some at home, some in other countries. This month, they take to the streets of…