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… For Transfer Students Whether you’re transferring from a two-year or community college or a four-year institution, we appreciate your interest in Mercyhurst! As a Mercyhurst Laker, you’ll be part of a vibrant, lifelong academic community of scholars and alumni who are making a difference everywhere in the world. For Transfer Students For Transfer Students Transferring made simple. Whether you’re transferring from a two-year or community college or a four-year institution, we appreciate your…
… Career and Professional Development Center The Office of Career and Professional Development helps students and alumni throughout their career journeys, from prospective students to the first day of undergraduate classes to late career changes. Our four-phase career plan has been developed to assist students and alumni to progress at their own pace towards their career goals. Using this plan, Career Development offers a variety of assistance with career needs, which has led to Mercyhurst…
… AIM, Learning Differences receive grant to support students’ independence Friday, December 09, 2022 Mercyhurst University has received a $79,150 grant from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust to expand programs that support the independence and self-sufficiency of students with learning differences. The Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst will receive $43,600 to support its driver’s training program for high-functioning students on the spectrum. This opportunity allows the students to become more…
… Physician Assistant Studies Program Accolades 2021 Preceptor of the Year Image The Department of Physician Assistant Studies has awarded Dr. Daniel Burns, M.D. F.A.C.O.G the 2021 Preceptor of the Year. Dr. Burns has over 20 years of precepting experience in Women’s Health. During this past year students routinely noted the excellent experience that Dr. Burns provided them while on rotation. Student comments included, “He showed great patient care which allowed his patients to trust him. His…
… Mercyhurst's new approach: Moving beyond depression screenings to foster hope and connection among students Friday, August 16, 2024 Positivity is a concept not typically aligned with depression, but it is the driver for a new initiative of the Mercyhurst University Counseling Center. Since 2007, the Counseling Center has performed annual depression screenings to serve as a barometer of students’ mental health and offer support as appropriate. Basically, the day included the screenings…
… AIM students embark on vocational travel experience to D.C. Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Neurodiverse students enrolled in the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst University (AIM) are regularly encouraged to step out of their comfort zone in working to achieve independence. A group of AIM students took a large step in that direction when they visited D.C. last week as part of the program’s career path training. Recognizing the growing number of young people on the autism spectrum, Mercyhurst launched…
… Certifying Exam (PANCE). This exam is developed jointly by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Mercyhurst University does not guarantee third-party certification/licensure. Outside agencies control the requirements for taking and passing certification/licensing exams and are subject to change without notice to Mercyhurst University. View the Mercyhurst University PANCE Pass Rates and the Mercyhurst University…
… during their military preparation into primary care to meet the needs of this national shortage of providers. Physician Assistants provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare and are productive members of the health care team. Program Information The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Mercyhurst University is at the forefront of education for PAs; it emphasizes professional excellence and leadership through a 24-month program. In addition, the PA program educates Mercyhurst…
… Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst gifted nearly $300K from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust Monday, December 04, 2023 A longtime benefactor of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst, the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust, has awarded AIM its largest grant yet—$281,268—to support the continued growth of this pioneering program for students on the autism spectrum. “We are indebted to the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust for its ongoing support,” said Mercyhurst President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D. “…
… Mercyhurst supports students from marginalized population in pursuing teaching careers Thursday, March 30, 2023 A novel program introduced by the Mercyhurst University Department of Education aims to increase the number of teacher candidates in Pennsylvania who are racially, ethnically, socioeconomically, and linguistically diverse. The new initiative, NextGen814: Preparing Erie’s Generation of Teachers, has earned top funding—$100,000—from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s…