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Shortage reflected in fewer candidates taking police test Thursday, August 03, 2023 Sixty candidates seeking employment as police officers in and around Erie County will undergo testing this Saturday through the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Police Test Consortium. A decade ago, when the Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Training Academy assumed management of the consortium, the number of candidates taking the test was three times greater. The current statistics reflect a national…
Mercyhurst nets federal grant to increase campus safety Monday, August 21, 2023 Mercyhurst University has received federal funding to support security projects designed to enhance the safety of students and staff. Plans call for replacement of the university’s video management system, the addition of recording equipment for the video system, and a complete overhaul of the key card system on campus. Mercyhurst’s project is one of 46 funded across Pennsylvania through Department of Homeland…
Jesse Spanogle named director of Campus Ministry Monday, August 28, 2023 Jesse Spanogle, well known in the tri-state region for his parish, youth, and community ministries, has been named director of Campus Ministry at Mercyhurst University, effective Sept. 5. Spanogle comes to Mercyhurst from St. Jude the Apostle Church where he served as pastoral associate since August 2022 and, before that, director of Faith Formation and Parish Ministries from 2012 to 2022. In reflecting on the appointment…
Catherine’s Club offers gift to Mercyhurst nursing students Thursday, August 24, 2023 Catherine’s Club Giving Circle, operated by the Sisters of Mercy to promote the economic self-sufficiency and well-being of women and children, recently awarded four nursing students at Mercyhurst University $500 scholarships apiece to support their educational needs. In thanking the organization, Bethany Woods, director of Academic Community Engagement at Mercyhurst, noted the significance of their generosity…
Star-studded performers on deck for MIAC LIVE 2023-2024 season Thursday, May 18, 2023 The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture will welcome Broadway stars, internationally acclaimed musicians, and luminaries of stage and screen to Erie, Pennsylvania, as part of its 2023-24 MIAC Live series. “Over the past few years, the Institute has become a premier destination for world-class performing arts experiences,” said MIAC artistic director Dr. Brett D. Johnson. “Our 2023-24 season offers…
Legendary leading lady Betty Buckley named artist-in-residence at Mercyhurst Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Many a red carpet has been rolled at the feet of Betty Buckley, but there’s one upon which she has chosen to linger. One of theatre’s most respected and legendary leading ladies, Buckley’s career as a singer and actress spans theatre, film, television, and concert halls around the world. And yet, tucked away in the corner of northwest Pennsylvania, she has discovered a haven of creativity and…
Mercyhurst bids fond farewell to Athletics chief Brad Davis Monday, June 12, 2023 >Mercyhurst University announced today that Assistant Vice President for Athletics Brad Davis would be leaving to take a position at Division I Mount St. Mary’s where he will assume the role of athletic director, effective August 1. “Brad arrived at Mercyhurst five years ago with vision, passion, and experience to elevate Laker Athletics to the next level,” said Mercyhurst President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D. “He…
Mercyhurst to display sustainability initiatives with ‘green tour’ Thursday, July 20, 2023 Mercyhurst University frequently hosts tours of its campus for prospective students, new employees, and visiting dignitaries. This August, the university plans a tour of a different kind: its inaugural “Erie Professionals Green Tour.” Invited guests will witness northwestern Pennsylvania’s first Tiny Forest, the Sister Maura Smith Peace Garden, geothermal exchange systems, new outdoor garden beds,…
Mercyhurst Cyber team helps find missing persons for OCY Monday, July 24, 2023 When Mercyhurst University Cyber Security senior Jay Dalmaso did an internship last year at the Erie County Office of Children & Youth (OCY), he never figured on becoming a SAINT. His internship was designed to help OCY utilize technology to increase productivity. But then he overheard a conversation about a 10-year-old boy who had gone missing. Thinking he could help, he asked case workers if they had the boy’s…
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…