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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…
Lawrence Downey Assistant Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Preston 126 EMAIL: ldowney@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2672 Dr. Downey obtained his Ph.D. in pure mathematics in 2001 at Kent State University. His areas of research are Functional Analysis and Operator Theory and Digital Image Forensics. Besides publications, he has also written software in the form of a graphical user interface (Atom 2.0) which is used to find edits in digital images. He serves as an expert witness in this…
Confirm Join the Mercyhurst community! Congratulations, new Lakers! You did it! You’ve made it through college applications and set yourself on the road to a bright future at Mercyhurst. For more than 90 years, Mercyhurst students and graduates have been leaders in their fields, dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. We’re proud and excited to have you as a part of this tradition. This is your moment. Carpe Diem. All that’s left are a few quick steps to officially join our vibrant…
Tori St. John-Gilbert Admissions Counselor Contact Information EMAIL: tstjohngilbert@mercyhurst.edu … Tori St. John-Gilbert …
MIAC announces dazzling season of fresh talent and familiar stars Monday, May 05, 2025 Get ready for another season of world-class performances as the Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture returns with an electrifying lineup that spans genres, generations, and global influences. From legendary musicians and Broadway luminaries to awe-inspiring dance and soul-stirring gospel, this season promises more unforgettable moments. "I’m excited to welcome seven remarkable artists to Mercyhurst…
National News 2025 May Women We Admire–President Kathleen Getz May 5, 2025 Mercyhurst University President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D., has been named among the “Top Women Leaders of Pennsylvania for 2025” by “Women We Admire,” a membership organization comprised of some of the most accomplished women executives and leaders across the U.S. and Canada. Read the announcement here. March The Washington Eye–Intelligence Studies Friday, March 7, 2025 Fred Hoffman, chair of the Department of…
Mercyhurst senior Vanessa Nolan honors late friend through music Thursday, May 01, 2025 Image Vanessa Nolan ’25, a Music Composition major at Mercyhurst University, has written a deeply personal piece titled “Requiem for Joseph,” in tribute to her close friend and classmate, Joseph “Joey” Talarico, who passed away on August 17, 2023, at the age of 21. The composition will be performed this Friday by the Concert & Chamber Choirs of the D’Angelo Department of Music at 7 p.m. in Walker Recital…