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PAL students explore career fields in cyber security, intelligence at Mercyhurst Monday, July 17, 2023 Not everyone who aspires to a career in law enforcement is comfortable being a cop. Many other jobs can be equally challenging and rewarding, like being a cybercrime investigator, digital forensic examiner, or intelligence analyst. These types of careers will be explored by 20 middle and high school students at Mercyhurst University on Wednesday, July 19, when the Police Athletic League (PAL…
Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst climbs to new heights with CREATE Monday, July 17, 2023 Mercyhurst University strives to reach new heights as high school students on the autism spectrum participate in this year's CREATE, a college simulation program designed to evaluate their readiness for college life. Under the direction of Amanda Mulder, the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) is “upping its game” when it comes to acclimating neurodiverse students to academic, social, and vocational…
Mercyhurst alumni shine in Erie Reader’s 40 Under 40 Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Mercyhurst congratulates three local alumni featured in the Erie Reader’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2023: Stephani Klassen ’12, Curtis Waidley ’19, and Yvan Vladimir Tchounga ’22. Stephani Klassen ’12, owner of Give a Crepe, La CrepErie LLC, came to Mercyhurst in 2009 to earn her Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management with a concentration in food and beverage management. Besides her studies, Klassen was caring for two…
Inaugural cohort joins Mercyhurst’s new teacher diversity program Tuesday, August 08, 2023 “Today’s an exciting day,” declared an animated Dr. Susan Johnson, director of undergraduate education at Mercyhurst. “We’re getting our laptops!” With that, she passed out boxed personal computers to five eager 2023 graduates of Erie High School enrolled in the Department of Education’s newest program: NextGen814. The initiative, designed to increase the number of teacher candidates in Pennsylvania who…
Dell.com/Chronicle of Higher Ed - Cyber Security Wednesday, August 09, 2023 Mercyhurst University, through the efforts of Dr. Chris Mansour, founder of the university’s Cyber Security program, and Brian Fuller, director of the Center for Intelligence Research Analysis and Training, participated in a case study on cyber security challenges in higher education. The study was conducted by the Chronicle of Higher Education and Dell Technologies, both of which featured the results in their…
Food insecurity on college campuses: ‘the silent epidemic’ Monday, August 14, 2023 True or False: If students can afford to go to college, they must be able to afford food. Although a reasonable theory, it is far from true. A 2021 study by the Hope Center at Temple University placed the incidence of food insecurity on four-year college campuses at nearly 30 percent. That is not to say that emaciated students can be seen struggling openly. Rather, food insecurity is the state of being without…
Sennett Lecture focuses on theological resources for dealing with depression Wednesday, September 13, 2023 With the incidence of depression scaling at an all-time high, this year’s Sennett Lecture at Mercyhurst University offers a timely presentation on Christian theological resources for finding solace. Dr. Jessica Coblentz, associate professor of Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, offers the annual address on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in Walker…
Mercyhurst Theatre Program celebrates 10-year anniversary with one-night-only concert Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Students and alumni of the Mercyhurst Theatre Program will gather for a one-night-only concert to celebrate the program’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Taylor Little Theatre. The talented ensemble will perform selections from “Cabaret,” “A Man of No Importance,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,” “Saturday Night,” and other…
Leading experts share insights with Mercyhurst Intelligence Studies students Monday, September 25, 2023 Mercyhurst Intelligence Studies students have two unique opportunities to gain experience from leading experts in the fields of competitive intelligence (CI) and national security. First, students will participate in a watch party as attendees at a virtual conference hosted by the Council of Competitive Fellows , of which Lindy Smart, executive director of the Tom Ridge Department of…
Mercyhurst honors 2022-2023 Dean's List recipients Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Mercyhurst University is celebrating the achievements of 709 students who earned a place on the Dean's List for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Dean's List is computed annually after summer term, which marks the end of the academic year. It is based on the completion of a minimum of 24 credits with a cumulative index of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0 each semester. "I am gratified to see so many of our students…