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Mercyhurst bids fond farewell to Athletics chief Brad Davis Monday, June 12, 2023 >Mercyhurst University announced today that Assistant Vice President for Athletics Brad Davis would be leaving to take a position at Division I Mount St. Mary’s where he will assume the role of athletic director, effective August 1. “Brad arrived at Mercyhurst five years ago with vision, passion, and experience to elevate Laker Athletics to the next level,” said Mercyhurst President Kathleen A. Getz, Ph.D. “He…
Legendary leading lady Betty Buckley named artist-in-residence at Mercyhurst Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Many a red carpet has been rolled at the feet of Betty Buckley, but there’s one upon which she has chosen to linger. One of theatre’s most respected and legendary leading ladies, Buckley’s career as a singer and actress spans theatre, film, television, and concert halls around the world. And yet, tucked away in the corner of northwest Pennsylvania, she has discovered a haven of creativity and…
Mercyhurst Police Academy graduates 15 cadets Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Fifteen cadets will graduate from the Mercyhurst University Municipal Police Training Academy on Wednesday, June 21, at 11 a.m. in Walker Recital Hall, situated in the Audrey Hirt Academic Center on the Erie campus. Academy Director Bill Hale said of the 15, four will be sworn in as officers with the Erie Police Department next week. Others have jobs with the Erie School District, Warren Police Department, City of Bradford…
Partnership provides Cyber Security students with access to key industry certifications Tuesday, June 27, 2023 With cyberattacks continuing at a breakneck pace, the demand for cyber security experts shows no signs of waning, and Mercyhurst University has found a way to make its Cyber Security grads even more primed for this rapidly evolving industry. Today, the university’s Department of Computing and Information Science announced that it has established a partnership with the International…
Knowninsiders—Applied Forensic Sciences Monday, July 10, 2023 The Department of Applied Forensic Sciences at Mercyhurst University has been named among the most prestigious schools in the nation for its program, which is headed by Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat. Read “ Top 19+ Most Prestigious Schools for Forensics and Crime-Solving Careers in the U.S. Today. ” … Knowninsiders—Applied Forensic Sciences …
Mercyhurst hosts Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Safer Communities tour Monday, July 17, 2023 Mercyhurst University hosts Lt. Gov. Austin Davis today as he concludes his statewide Safer Communities tour. Davis is highlighting local initiatives funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that are helping to address gun violence and make Pennsylvania communities safer. Today, he will highlight the work of Unified Erie when he speaks at noon in Mercy Heritage Room. The Safer…
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 to display sustainability initiatives with ‘green tour’ Thursday, July 20, 2023 Mercyhurst University frequently hosts tours of its campus for prospective students, new employees, and visiting dignitaries. This August, the university plans a tour of a different kind: its inaugural “Erie Professionals Green Tour.” Invited guests will witness northwestern Pennsylvania’s first Tiny Forest, the Sister Maura Smith Peace Garden, geothermal exchange systems, new outdoor garden beds,…
Mercyhurst Cyber team helps find missing persons for OCY Monday, July 24, 2023 When Mercyhurst University Cyber Security senior Jay Dalmaso did an internship last year at the Erie County Office of Children & Youth (OCY), he never figured on becoming a SAINT. His internship was designed to help OCY utilize technology to increase productivity. But then he overheard a conversation about a 10-year-old boy who had gone missing. Thinking he could help, he asked case workers if they had the boy’s…