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MIAC grows national profile as Aaron Tveit draws fans from 25 states, 3 foreign countries Tuesday, April 18, 2023 (EDITOR’S NOTE: While this performance is sold out, additional tickets may be released on the evening of the performance, Wednesday, May 3. Seats for the 7:30 p.m. concert will be sold to patrons waiting in the cancellation line on a first-come, first-served basis. The box office will open at 6 p.m., but patrons may start lining up earlier in the day.) One of the world’s most…
Mercyhurst cyber expert analyzes pros and cons of AI Monday, May 01, 2023 (EDITOR’S NOTE: With all the attention lately about AI, Mercyhurst called upon Cyber Security specialist Dr. Chris Mansour to share his analysis of current research on the subject, summarize it, and share with our internal audience. Here’s his account.) Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, from the smartphones in our hands to the autonomous vehicles on our roads, and it has become…
Commencement 2023: Susan Johnson receives Teaching Excellence Award Friday, April 21, 2023 No one knows more about what it means to teach excellence than a life-long educator. “Dr. Susan Johnson is truly the embodiment of the Department of Education’s motto to ‘teach anyone, anywhere.’ Her magnetic personality, passion for special education, and conviction that all individuals are capable of learning is contagious.” — Amy Burniston, Ph.D. “Dr. Susan Johnson’s passion for teaching and commitment…
Mercyhurst freshman Gavin Griffin running for Titusville City Council Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Gavin Griffin has no plans to wait around for his inheritance. He’s going after it now. The 18-year-old freshman at Mercyhurst University is running for a seat on Titusville City Council with hopes of being the youngest council officer in the history of his native Crawford County community. “I’m part of the generation that will be inheriting the leadership of this country one day,” Griffin said. “I…
North East kids super stocked for trout season Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Dozens of K-5 pupils in the North East School District, who grew trout from eggs in their classrooms this year, will release some 1,500 fish into Lake Pleasant on Thursday and Friday. At the same time, the students will perform a variety of community activities as part of “STEM, Stocking, and Service Days.” Complementary components happening in Gibson Park, Heard Park, and the grounds of the North East School District…
Mercyhurst students launch anti-human trafficking campaign Thursday, April 13, 2023 Human trafficking in Erie: how real is it? It may not be blatant. It may not be brandished all over the nightly news. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening, and students at Mercyhurst University want to do something about it. In their ongoing effort to combat human trafficking, Mercyhurst students have worked on numerous projects, some at home, some in other countries. This month, they take to the streets of…
Commencement 2023: Mercyhurst celebrates 768 graduates Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Mercyhurst University will honor the accomplishments of its Class of 2023—a total of 768 graduates—during the weekend of May 12-13. The traditional commencement will celebrate 591students, among them 484 baccalaureate degree recipients and 107 associate degree candidates. The ceremony takes place at 3 p.m. in the Erie Insurance Arena on Saturday, May 13. Meanwhile, the evening of Friday, May 12, will see 177 master…
Mercyhurst Hospitality celebrates national Star Wars Day; announces perfect score in reaccreditation
Mercyhurst Hospitality celebrates national Star Wars Day; announces perfect score in reaccreditation Wednesday, May 03, 2023 Having just marked its 50th anniversary last fall, the Statler Department of Hospitality Management at Mercyhurst University has a new milestone to celebrate this week after learning that it received “a perfect score” on its reaccreditation. Department Director Peter Zohos said he was advised by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration that…
Vydalia Weatherly earns highly selective internship Friday, May 05, 2023 Mercyhurst University junior Vydalia Weatherly, a Political Science and Criminal justice major, is among eight students out of more than 600 applicants chosen for internships this summer with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) in Philadelphia. FIRE offers a 10-week, paid free speech internship that gives undergraduates the opportunity to assist the organization in defending civil liberties on…
Intel alumnus chronicles humanitarian aid visit to Ukraine Thursday, February 23, 2023 Let Ground Truth Be Your Guide: Advice for Humanitarian Aid Volunteers in Ukraine (EDITOR’S NOTE: Douglas O’Keefe, who graduated from Mercyhurst’s Master of Science in Applied Intelligence program in July 2022, spent three weeks in war-torn Ukraine as part of a humanitarian aid volunteer opportunity. Here, he reflects on his Jan. 18-Feb. 8 visit and shares key takeaways.) The following advice should apply to…