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Mercyhurst earns ‘It’s On Us’ grant for seventh straight year Monday, January 16, 2023 Mercyhurst University has been awarded the It’s On Us PA Grant for the seventh consecutive year. Launched in 2016 by Gov. Tom Wolf, the grant aims to increase awareness, education, and resources for sexual assault prevention and victim support initiatives at higher education institutions. Mercyhurst was awarded $40,000, the full amount requested. The latest grant enables several new initiatives, said Ann…
Mercyhurst announces three upcoming religious studies events Monday, January 16, 2023 Three events at the intersection of religion, social justice, security, and sustainability are planned this spring at Mercyhurst University, announced Dr. Verna Ehret, chair of the Department of Religious Studies and director of the Evelyn Lincoln Institute for Ethics and Society (ELIES). All are free and open to the public. The first event, “Religion and Social Justice: A Conversation with Erie Leaders,”…
Ballet Hispánico explores vibrancy of Latin cultures Tuesday, January 17, 2023 The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture welcomes pioneering dance company Ballet Hispánico to Mercyhurst University’s Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. for a vibrant mixed repertory concert. For 50 years, Ballet Hispánico has been the leading voice intersecting artistic excellence and advocacy and is now the largest Latinx cultural organization in the United States. The…
Sue Sweeney to lead new campus health and well-being initiative Thursday, January 19, 2023 There’s a new movement afoot at Mercyhurst that builds on the university’s core concern for student and employee health and wellness, and leading the charge is Sue Sweeney. Effective June 1, Sweeney will transition from her current role as assistant director for Athletics and Student-Athlete Health and Wellness to take on the broader responsibility of working with the entire university community as…
Mercyhurst hosts 10th Girls & Women in Sports Day interactive event Tuesday, January 24, 2023 For the 10th year, Mercyhurst University invites girls K-8 to campus for a free sports extravaganza on Saturday, Feb. 11, as it celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The events take place at the Mercyhurst Athletic Center (MAC) and the adjacent Recreation and Fitness Center. Participants receive free admission to the 5:30 p.m. women’s basketball game between the Lakers and California…
PR Newswire—Intelligence Studies Tuesday, January 24, 2023 The Mercyhurst University Department of Intelligence Studies and Proactive Worldwide (PWW), one of the world’s leading Market Intelligence (MI) companies, announce a new partnership to provide training on the fundamentals of competitive intelligence (CI). PWW’s comprehensive on-demand CI Blueprint℠ program will be built into the curriculum of Mercyhurst’s Advanced Competitive Intelligence courses for both in-person undergraduate…
Mercyhurst launches PA’s first college STUNT team Wednesday, January 25, 2023 If you’ve ever watched a cheerleading squad execute routines on the sidelines of athletic competitions, you’d know it is not for lightweights. Over time, as its popularity grew, jumps, tumbling, stunts, and pyramids began evolving into daring feats of athletic ability in a competitive format. Beginning Aug. 1, cheerleading pivots onto a whole new platform as the NCAA designates Division II STUNT “an emerging sport for…
Mercyhurst honors legacy of Trustee Emeritus Bill Sennett Wednesday, January 25, 2023 He could be determined; he liked things done right . He could be sentimental; for years he refused to relinquish a weathered old briefcase that he had used as state attorney general. Mercyhurst University Trustee Emeritus William C. Sennett was a brilliant and complex individual whose contributions to the university helped shape its course for decades. Sennett died Monday at the age of 92. A gifted lawyer,…
Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst welcomes Amanda Mulder as new director Thursday, January 26, 2023 Amanda Mulder has been named director of the Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM), effective immediately, according to an announcement by Vice President for Student Life Dr. Laura Zirkle. Mulder has held the position on an interim basis for the past five months. She replaces Brad McGarry, who has been diagnosed with ALS and is unable to continue except on a consulting basis. “Brad took AIM to…
Amy Eisert nominated for Women Making History 2023 Thursday, January 26, 2023 Amy Eisert, director of the Thomas J. Gamble Civic Institute at Mercyhurst University, is among 16 honorees for Women Making History 2023, hosted annually by the Mercy Center for Women. Now in its 30th year, the event honors local women nominated by colleagues, friends, and family who are deserving of recognition for their achievements. As director of the Civic Institute, Eisert leads a university-community…