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Intramural Sports One of the many ways that our campus community embraces our Lakers is through intramural sports, which consist of casual, fun athletic leagues held throughout the academic year. In addition to providing students a great way to get involved and meet new people, intramural sports give an opportunity to stay active and make use of the university's many recently renovated indoor and outdoor athletic facilities. Intramural sports are open to all Mercyhurst students, regardless of…
New Mission & Vision Statements Approved In Time For Centennial Friday, April 25, 2025 (EDITOR’S NOTE: President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D., released the following letter to the university community on April 25, 2025.) Dear Mercyhurst Community, I am pleased to share that the Board of Trustees and the Conference for Mercy Higher Education have approved new mission and vision statements for the university. These refreshed statements reflect more than two years of collaboration among the board…
Get Involved! The hub of student life at Mercyhurst University is the Campus Involvement Center ! This high-energy staff guides the students through self-government, promotes clubs and organizations, and presents a diverse schedule of events. The Campus Involvement Center is conveniently located on the second floor of the Sr. Carolyn Herrmann Student Union and serves as a central location for students to get involved. The Student Union is a welcoming environment where students can fully…
Mercyhurst Graphic Design students bring Erie Fire Department’s story to life Friday, April 25, 2025 Students in the Computer Illustration Techniques course of Mercyhurst University’s Graphic Design program are wrapping up a meaningful and creative project: illustrating a coloring book for the Erie Fire Department. This collaboration has been a months-long effort, bringing together artistic skill and community engagement in a project that will soon reach thousands of young students across the…
Capstone Experiences Mercyhurst University guarantees that every incoming student who graduates with a Mercyhurst associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree will have gained real-world, outside-the-classroom experience in his or her discipline. These “hands-on” or applied learning opportunities, which we call capstone experiences, are part of the required curriculum for every student, in every major or program offered at Mercyhurst. We believe that these capstone experiences add considerable…
Graduation 2025: Mercyhurst celebrates 727 degree recipients Monday, April 28, 2025 Mercyhurst University will honor the accomplishments of its Class of 2025 on Sunday, May 11. Among the 727 total graduates are 51 international students and 176 student-athletes. The traditional commencement will celebrate 540 students, among them 500 baccalaureate degree recipients and 40 associate degree candidates. The ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. in the Erie Insurance Arena. Meanwhile, earlier in the day,…
Graduation 2025: Jay Tonks named Carpe Diem Award winner Monday, April 28, 2025 Image At Mercyhurst University, the Carpe Diem Award represents the pinnacle of senior achievement—a testament to students who fully embody leadership, service, and the spirit of the university’s mission. This year, that honor belongs to James "Jay" Tonks, a student whose legacy will be woven into the fabric of Mercyhurst for years to come. From his first days on campus, Jay embodied the heart of a true Laker:…
SpringFest Image Between classes, research projects, internships, athletics, volunteering, campus involvement and a host of other activities, the Laker Life can get pretty busy. Fortunately, every April, we have the perfect remedy: SpringFest! This much-anticipated concert/dance party takes place on campus midway through the Spring semester, making it the perfect time to have some fun with thousands of your closest friends. The music is pretty great, too—headliners have included Alec Benjamin,…
Graduation 2025: Brett Johnson takes center stage with top teaching honor Monday, April 28, 2025 Image With a spotlight-worthy passion for the stage and an unwavering dedication to his students, Dr. Brett Johnson has earned top billing as the 2025 recipient of Mercyhurst University’s Teaching Excellence Award. A master educator, director, and mentor, Johnson’s impact on the university’s intellectual and artistic life has taken center stage, earning him the institution’s highest recognition for…
Mercyhurst enhances emergency preparedness through tabletop exercise Monday, April 28, 2025 Mercyhurst recently conducted a tabletop exercise aimed at bolstering its emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The simulation brought together key stakeholders from various departments, including campus safety, student life, health services, IT, communications, and local emergency responders, among them Erie Police, State Police, the FBI, Erie Fire Department, and EmergyCare. Their task was…