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Harry T. Burleigh and Erie's Cultural Legacy About Harry T. Burleigh Harry Thacker Burleigh was born in Erie , Pennsylvania , in 1866 , and his early musical experiences in the city played a defining role in shaping his life’s work. As a young man, Burleigh learned spirituals from his grandfather, Hamilton Waters, who had been born into slavery. These spirituals—songs of faith, resilience, and cultural memory—would later become central to Burleigh’s career as a composer and arranger. Burleigh…
Intellectual: Growth Mindset, Curiosity, and Resilience College is a time to strengthen your intellectual growth and clarify your professional direction. You can explore new ideas, broaden your global perspective, and build the problem-solving skills that help you navigate challenges—both in and out of the classroom. With so many resources and learning opportunities available, you have the freedom to dig into subjects that interest you, ask questions, and discover strengths you may not have…
Environment: Sustainability, Accessibility, and Safety Engaging with spaces that are safe, accessible, and sustainable goes beyond simply spending time outdoors. At Mercyhurst, one of our core values is global responsibility—encouraging you to use the Earth’s resources wisely and act in solidarity with diverse communities around the world. Your environment impacts your well-being in ways you might not always notice. How do you take care of your living space? Where does your food come from? What…
Social: Healthy Relationships, Connections, and Community Building Finding supportive communities through healthy connections on social media and face-to-face. New classrooms, living situations, friend groups, social outings, and communities within communities—you will likely experience all of these situations in college. While it can be intimidating, being introduced to new social and cultural environments is a great way to grow. This is the time to explore who you are and find your authentic…
Mercyhurst secures $1.6 million to expand innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Mercyhurst University has secured more than $1.6 million in public and regional investment to expand programs to accelerate entrepreneurship, technology innovation, and economic growth across Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania. The funding includes a $500,000 grant from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) to launch Studio 26, a $250,000 Beehive Innovation Spaces grant…
IT for New Students Welcome, new Lakers! Now that you’ve received your Mercyhurst username and password, you’re ready to begin accessing Mercyhurst’s information technology services. This webpage contains a few to-do items, tips, and recommendations to keep you up to speed on all things tech and ensure a smooth transition when you arrive on campus. Next Steps Step 1. Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a security enhancement that requires you to use more than…
Distance Learning Technology As a Mercyhurst University student, you have access to a variety of network and computer services to improve your academic and student life experience. Mercyhurst online services include: IT Helpdesk Phone: 814-824-3200 Email: support@mercyhurst.edu The IT Helpdesk assists in troubleshooting computer and network issues. Student staff and Res Techs are available to evaluate, diagnose, and resolve software and connectivity problems. IT Support System In order to…
Giving Day 2026 Advocacy/Social Media Toolkit & Imagery Ready to make an impact on Mercyhurst Giving Day? Whether you're connecting with friends, fellow alumni, or sharing with your followers, we’ve got everything you need to inspire others to give! Engagement with your social network is a great way to spread the word and encourage your fellow Lakers to give! About the Advocacy Toolkit The Advocacy Toolkit is your resource for reaching out to friends and family with the Mercyhurst Giving…
Kay Watson ASN Program Director, Instructor of Nursing Contact Information OFFICE: Nursing Facility 688 EMAIL: kwatson@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2985 Kay Watson began her education in biology. One semester into a biology degree, she changed paths, realizing she wanted to find a way to help people, and decided to pursue a BSN. While in school, she fell in love with Nursing as a profession and Maternal Child Health nursing specifically. She worked as a Labor & Delivery nurse for 20 years…
Wellness at Mercyhurst Health, Wellness, and Well-being: MU4U Wellness at Mercyhurst Wellness at Mercyhurst MU4U: Well-being at Mercyhurst goes far beyond physical health . Our approach recognizes that wellness has many dimensions—emotional, financial, physical, occupational, spiritual, environmental, social, and intellectual—and each plays an important role in helping our community thrive. Being well means feeling energized, finding meaning and purpose in your daily life, and engaging with a…