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O'Neil Society O'Neil Society O'Neil Society Events Benefits Give The O’Neil Society comprises forward-thinking alumni, parents and friends who give to Mercyhurst University through estate or financial plans, or other deferred gift arrangements. With a planned gift, you may be able to make a greater impact than you thought was possible during your lifetime. The O’Neil Society was created in 1990 as a tribute to James and Orva O’Neil, who were major beneficiaries at the University in the 1930’s…
Alumni - Giving Clubs & Societies Giving Clubs & Societies Giving Clubs & Societies Events Benefits Give Giving Click the links below to learn more about our Giving Clubs and Societies. Image O'Neil Society Those individuals who have selected to leave Mercyhurst in their will shall be members of the O'Neil Society.Those individuals who have selected to leave Mercyhurst in their will shall be members of the O'Neil Society. Learn More Leadership Giving Society The support of loyal…
Alumni - Annual Giving Annual Giving Annual Giving Events Benefits Give Carpe Diem Fund Annual gifts to the Carpe Diem Fund from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends provide a vital source of revenue for university operations. Annual gifts go to work immediately to support the best of Mercyhurst — quality academics, student scholarships, outstanding faculty, facilities, and distinctive opportunities such as study abroad, internships, undergraduate research, service…
Alumni - Planned Giving Planned Giving Planned Giving Events Benefits Give Giving Gifts from alumni and friends fund scholarships, purchase technology for classrooms and labs, support academic resources, and improve campus life. Image WAYS TO GIVE There are many ways to make your gift. Review all potential options. Image RECURRING GIFTS No matter your reason, your gift makes a positive influence on our campus community. Image RECOGNIZING DONORS Your gift may qualify you for Mercyhurst’s…
Alumni - Planned Giving Planned Giving Planned Giving Events Benefits Give A growing number of alumni and friends support the Mercyhurst University through financial or estate planning. These gifts are referred to as "planned gifts." Planned gifts may be of two types: Plans from your estate (bequests) Wills or Living Trusts Retirement Plans Life Insurance Plans that pay you an income Charitable Remainder Trusts If you have already included the University as a beneficiary of your will, living…
Mercyhurst grad AIMs to stamp out stereotypes Thursday, August 28, 2025 All too often, we focus on the negative qualities associated with autism. Ben VanHook ’21 wants to change that. “Autism has historically been heavily stigmatized and misrepresented, leading to discrimination, bullying, abuse, harassment and other forms of maltreatment for autistic persons,” said VanHook. We should instead focus on the strengths and positives associated with the neurotype. The negative stereotypes are…
Alumni - Wills and Trusts Giving to the University through your will or living trust is often referred to as a "bequest." A bequest from your estate may include cash, securities, real estate, and/or personal property. It can be for a specific amount or for a percentage of your estate. Wills and Trusts Wills and Trusts Events Benefits Give Why Include Mercyhurst University in My Will? Your bequest to the University is ... Tax Wise - A charitable gift through your estate may reduce estate taxes.…
Alumni - Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Retirement Plans Events Benefits Give Assets from your individual retirement account, pension plan, profit sharing plan, stock bonus plan, 401(k) or 403(b) can constitute a large portion of your retirement portfolio. However, any retirement plan assets you don't use during your lifetime will be subject to income tax in the hands of your beneficiary, regardless of who that person is. If that person is not your spouse, your estate may also have to pay…
PTAs have more than mission in common Monday, August 25, 2025 PTAs tend to have a lot in common. They want to help patients regain mobility. To reduce pain. To regain independence. But when Rachel Shaheen '20 began working at Powerback Rehab a few months ago, she discovered she had even more in common with colleague Ryan Hohman '02: a Physical Therapist Assistant associate degree from Mercyhurst University. And, despite the fact that they’d graduated nearly 20 years apart, she said, they’d had…
Mikelle Drew-Pellum Adjunct Contact Information EMAIL: mdrewpellum@mercyhurst.edu Mikelle has spent over 28 years working in the fashion industry as a designer, CAD artist, and product developer. She started training people in Illustrator for fashion design early on in her career and eventually began working at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology as an adjunct professor. She has since also worked as an adjunct at Jefferson University and currently works in Product Operations for J.Crew,…