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Summer Ekelund Assistant Professor Contact Information OFFICE: Zurn 115 EMAIL: sekelund@mercyhurst.edu PHONE: 814-824-2050 About Summer Ekelund Education M.A., Biology, DePaul University B.S., Biology, Gannon University Teaching Interests Ms. Ekelund is fascinated by the complexity of the living body and its interaction with and response to a variety of changing environmental conditions. She gravitates toward global body concepts and dissects out detailed conceptual pathways. She strives to…
Mercyhurst celebrates Earth Day through student-led sustainability initiatives Wednesday, April 22, 2026 As Mercyhurst University observes Earth Day, the campus community continues to advance its commitment to environmental stewardship through hands-on learning, student leadership, and meaningful engagement with the natural world. From academic programs to co-curricular experiences, sustainability at Mercyhurst is not just a concept—it is an active, evolving effort shaped by students, faculty,…
Campus Housing and Meal Plans On-campus residency assists you in your quest for success, as studies have shown that students who live on campus get better grades and are more likely to graduate in four years. Campus Housing & Meal Plans Campus Housing & Meal Plans Mercyhurst University is a residential campus, which means all undergraduate students are required to live on campus through their senior year*. Living in a residence hall, apartment, or townhouse-style residence on the…
MIAC Live season concludes with Seth Rudetsky’s “Divas by the Decade” on May 8 Friday, April 17, 2026 Image EDITOR’S NOTE: Seth Rudetsky will offer a one-hour musical theatre masterclass on Friday, May 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Walker Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public—no tickets required. The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture (MIAC) will bring its 2025–26 MIAC Live season to a dynamic and entertaining close on Friday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m., when acclaimed SiriusXM host,…
Graduation Arrival Guide and Resources Know Upon Arrival Guests Entry Tickets are not required for entry to either ceremony. Graduates may bring as many guests as they like. There is ample seating at Erie Insurance Arena to accommodate them and their guests. Arrive Early Attendees are advised to arrive early for graduation to ensure enough time to find parking and get inside the arena before the ceremony begins. The venue will open one hour before. Graduates Line-up Graduates will receive an…
Mercyhurst showcases student success at annual symposium event Thursday, April 30, 2026 Mercyhurst University highlighted student research and achievement at its Illumination Annual Student Scholarship Symposium on Thursday, April 23. A faculty committee led by Dr. Nathan Hess, Dr. Raj Mohan, Professor Katie Kilmer, and Dr. Sarah Care organized this event, which featured student projects from departments across the university. Disciplines represented included Sports Medicine, Athletic Training…
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,…
Lumen Creative Arts Magazine Lumen is Mercyhurst’s student arts magazine. Once a journal for creative writing, Lumen has evolved into an interactive multimedia format combining visual art, music, dance, poetry, and fiction. Entirely student produced, Lumen has received many awards for its content and design. Lumen 2026 Lumen 2026 Postcards Click to download your own Lumen postcards. Print each document double sided and cut along the dotted lines. Mail the postcards and share Lumen with your…
Office of Sponsored Programs - Recent Grants U.S. Senator David H. McCormick Federal Appropriation An $880,000 federal appropriation was secured for Mercyhurst University through U.S. Senator David H. McCormick’s congressional district spending request . The funding will provide state-of-the-art equipment to enhance instructional and clinical training within the School of Health Professions. Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) Grants Mercyhurst has received two grants from the Erie…
Graduation 2026: Mercyhurst celebrates 608 degree recipients Monday, May 04, 2026 Mercyhurst University will honor the accomplishments of its 608 graduates in the Class of 2026 on Friday, May 15. The traditional commencement will celebrate 436 students, among them 383 baccalaureate degree recipients and 53 associate degree candidates. The ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. in the Erie Insurance Arena. The graduate ceremony will be held earlier that day at 11 a.m., recognizing 172 master’s degree…