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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 Innovative…
AIM students to participate in JC Penney Suit-Up Event Thursday, March 30, 2023 Mercyhurst University has partnered with JC Penney to provide a unique opportunity for students of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) to acquire professional clothing at reduced prices. Those students attending the JC Penney Suit-Up Event on Saturday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Millcreek Mall will enjoy an assortment of discounts, as much as 50 percent off career apparel, shoes, and accessories.…
An Easter wish from President Kathy Getz Wednesday, April 05, 2023 Regardless of where we are in our lives or what is happening in the world, Easter reminds us that there is no greater source of hope than our risen Savior. “God raised Him up, having freed Him from death, because it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” (Acts 2:24) Let us take time during this season of rebirth and renewal to rejoice in the Resurrection and the love of God represented by it. May our rebirth happen…
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…
Mercyhurst Dance Department presents 25th edition of ‘Raw Edges’ Wednesday, April 12, 2023 The Mercyhurst University Dance Department will present “Raw Edges XXV” the weekend of April 28-30 in the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center. As a showcase for emerging choreographers, “Raw Edges” is a Mercyhurst tradition spanning a quarter century. Every year brings a fresh batch of young artists flexing their creative muscles and presenting innovative dance works. This year, “Raw Edges XXV” will…
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…
Tony Award-winning star Aaron Tveit makes Erie debut at Mercyhurst Friday, April 14, 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 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. Tony Award-winning theatre, television, and film star Aaron Tveit makes his much-…
Fox News—Student Ryan Scoble Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Mercyhurst Lacrosse player Ryan Scoble is making the national news for coming back from a perilous heart condition, which necessitated a heart transplant, to continue his athletic career and live his life fully. The story is made even more unique in that Ryan’s father, suffering from the same condition, has also made a full recovery from a heart transplant just months apart from his son’s. View this Fox News story for more. … Fox News—Student…
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 archivist Bryan Colvin saluted for excellence Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Few people who have sought the assistance of Mercyhurst University archivist Bryan Colvin go away empty-handed. Whether looking for the founding date of a building on campus or charting the trajectory of an academic program, he delivers. Recently, he helped write the history of Intelligence Studies at Mercyhurst as part of its 30th anniversary observance and did the same for Hospitality Management as it…