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Erie to celebrate 10th anniversary of Harry T. Burleigh Spirituals festival Monday, March 16, 2026 The Burleigh Legacy Alliance and Mercyhurst University have partnered to host several events Wednesday, March 25, through Saturday, March 28, as part of the Harry T. Burleigh Festival, a regional celebration honoring the Erie-born composer whose work helped bring African American spirituals into the American classical music tradition. The festival marks the 10th anniversary of the Spirituals…
Mercyhurst launches Studio 26 venture studio to power student innovation Friday, March 13, 2026 New venture studio will connect students, faculty, and regional partners to move ideas toward real-world application. Mercyhurst University is expanding opportunities for students, faculty, and industry partners to collaborate on emerging ideas and technologies through the launch of Studio 26, a venture-focused initiative designed to move promising concepts toward real-world application. The effort…
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…