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Mercyhurst welcomes Terrence Mitchell as inaugural DEIJ director Thursday, September 14, 2023 Mercyhurst University has named Dr. Terrence Mitchell as its first executive director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ). He begins the full-time assignment on Oct. 1. “I am excited to join Mercyhurst University,” Mitchell said. “The community has been welcoming, the students are great, and it is a beautiful campus. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the work here and…
Mercyhurst sees significant gains in U.S. News’ ‘Best Colleges’ rankings Sunday, September 17, 2023 In the 2024 rankings of Best Colleges released today by U.S. News & World Report, Mercyhurst University continues to take its place among the top tier of “Regional Universities in the North,” rising by 16 points, while maintaining its niche ranking among “Best Value Schools,” “Best Schools for Veterans,” and “Top Performers on Social Mobility.” Here is the accounting from U.S. News &…
Professional, personal experience draw Intel prof to NATO forum Thursday, September 21, 2023 Mercyhurst University Intelligence Studies Assistant Professor Fred Hoffman, who is writing a book on Russian disinformation and whose expertise is sought after by national and international media, has been invited to present on the subject at the 2023 Intelligence & Security Conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, Oct. 9-11. Hoffman will address “Russsian Information Warfare and Active Measures” before…
Mercyhurst Men’s Ice Hockey signs 6-year-old recruit Friday, September 22, 2023 In a first for Mercyhurst University, the school’s Division 1 Men’s Ice Hockey Team will announce its newest recruit on Friday, Sept. 22, signing 6-year-old Jace Keeley of Erie through Team IMPACT. Jace, who is diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 that currently manifests as a benign brain tumor, will be introduced at a signing day press conference at 4 p.m. in the Mercyhurst Athletic Center. Team IMPACT matches…
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…
Homecoming & Family Weekend on deck for Oct. 6-8 Wednesday, September 27, 2023 Mercyhurst University’s Homecoming & Family Weekend celebration takes place Oct. 6-8, combining traditional activities like the alumni tailgate, annual bonfire, and department and team gatherings, with new offerings like a Campus Green Tour, AIM 15-year anniversary get-together, and a Hospitality Management panel discussion. Among Friday’s activities are the AIM Alumni Gathering at 5 p.m. in the Waterford…
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…
Class of ’90 Hospitality friends honor departed colleague at Homecoming Wednesday, October 11, 2023 In a testament to friendship and a celebration of life, classmates, friends, and colleagues of the late David Catalano ’90 gathered at The Roost during Homecoming Weekend ’23 to celebrate the man they remember with humor, respect, and love. “He was a character,” said one. “He was unique,” offered another. “Super loyal guy,” another chimed in. “He loved his gold chains,” laughed one more. “Catman…
Mercyhurst, SEC partner on new Business Intelligence & Innovation Lab Thursday, October 12, 2023 A Business Intelligence & Innovation Lab (BI 2 Lab) designed to provide corporate decision-makers with actionable intelligence and information analysis, is opening this fall at Mercyhurst University, thanks to a partnership between the university and the Security Executive Council (SEC). The SEC is a leading research and advisory firm focused on corporate security risk mitigation strategies…
Inspiration: ‘Learning to be a teacher from your favorite teacher’ Thursday, October 12, 2023 Mercyhurst University junior Shelby Porter has always dreamed of being a teacher. Part of that dream was inspired by her first-grade teacher, Miss Bauschard. Shelby has fond memories of her time in Miss Bauschard’s classroom at Our Lady Christian School in Erie. She recalls Bauschard creating themes for her classes, such as “camp” or “the beach,” which made her students more excited to learn and…