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Mercyhurst’s Fulbright program celebrates 21 years with new global faces from Algeria and Taiwan Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Despite hailing from Algeria in North Africa, which many might surmise to be desert, Amel Mebarki says she’s quite familiar with the cold/snow and poised for an Erie winter. Coming from a subtropical region, Chia-Hui Lin is more accustomed to the scorching heat of her native Taiwan. Winter will be a distinct change of pace, factoring in the hats, coats, and boots. …
… who gravitates toward the planning and allocation side of fashion, the shop presents authentic opportunities to work with data. For Kate Thomas and Bella Merry, both of whom are working toward careers in visual merchandising, the chance to create store displays is a plus. For Katie Tarlo, who eyes a career in media marketing, the new shop offers all kinds of options for creative marketing, particularly in the realm of social media. And for Jeramiah Parks, who crafts his own clothing line…
Inaugural cohort joins Mercyhurst’s new teacher diversity program Tuesday, August 08, 2023 “Today’s an exciting day,” declared an animated Dr. Susan Johnson, director of undergraduate education at Mercyhurst. “We’re getting our laptops!” With that, she passed out boxed personal computers to five eager 2023 graduates of Erie High School enrolled in the Department of Education’s newest program: NextGen814. The initiative, designed to increase the number of teacher candidates in Pennsylvania who…
… he earned a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, but it was rowing that truly ignited his passion and enriched his life, providing him with a sense of purpose and community that would shape his future endeavors. After graduation, Kaveney found himself unsettled once again. He transitioned from job to job, searching for the right fit, until the allure of entrepreneurship piqued his interest. Despite the risks and lack of guarantees, he dove into the business world, forming a company…
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,…
… addition to our Safe break campaigns and alcohol-free programming. In the fall term, we celebrate National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) and in the spring term our focus is on having a safe St. Patrick’s Day and week. Event calendars are created to promote these special themed weeks, which include evening social events, educational lecturers, pledge signing, games, and give-a-ways. MUber Mercyhurst Student Government sponsors $5 off two rides per day with Uber; This program is…
… unconventional journey to Broadway, starting her career on Wall Street before taking the leap of faith to pursue her dreams. Her story has been profiled on ABC's “20/20” and on NBC's “Nightly News with Lester Holt.” On Tuesday, March 12, singer, songwriter, and producer Sy Smith returns to Mercyhurst for a solo engagement after captivating a sold-out crowd at Chris Botti’s March 2023 concert. Sy Smith has long since solidified her place in the world of underground soul music (she’s…
How Gov. Shapiro's higher ed plan 'falls short' for state's private colleges, universities Monday, March 18, 2024 (EDITOR’S NOTE: This op-ed by President Getz was featured in Sunday’s edition of the Erie Times-News.) As an education leader in the Commonwealth, I appreciate that Governor Josh Shapiro’s recent plan to overhaul the state’s higher education system recognizes the critical importance of higher education and workforce development in assuring a strong economic future for our state. The…
World-class artist Betty Buckley in residence at Mercyhurst Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Emerging artists at Mercyhurst University will experience an exceptional opportunity to learn from a world-class performer when legendary actress and singer Betty Buckley conducts a weeklong acting workshop at Mercyhurst this fall. Buckley, whose career spans theatre, film, television, and concert halls around the world, will be in residence at Mercyhurst Monday-Friday, Sept. 19-23, and offer a public concert…
… Safety and must have a university parking permit issued and affixed to the registered vehicle. The person registering the vehicle must be the registered owner or an immediate family member of the registered owner. Any person registering a new vehicle must provide a student ID card or driver’s license, a current state registration card, and proof of insurance before their parking permit can be issued. Mercyhurst Student Government sponsors $5 off two rides per day with Uber; This program is…