Mercyhurst College
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| Motto: | Carpe diem (Latin: Seize the Day) |
| Established: | 1926 |
| Type: | Private, Catholic college |
| Endowment: | $22.4 million |
| President: | Dr. Thomas Gamble |
| Faculty: | 124 full-time |
| Staff: | 403 |
| Students: | 3,080 |
| Undergraduates: | 2,856 |
| Postgraduates: | 224 |
| Location: | Erie, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Campus: | Urban - 70 acres |
| Athletics: | Mercyhurst Lakers |
| Sports: | 2 Division I/23 Division II |
| Colors: | Blue, Green, & White |
| Nickname: | Lakers |
| Affiliations: | NCAA Division II; GLIAC |
| Website: | www.mercyhurst.edu |
Mercyhurst College is a Catholic liberal arts college in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
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[edit] History
On September 20, 1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors just a few blocks away from the city's southern boundary. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Diocese, who were led by Mother M. Borgia Egan, first president of Mercyhurst College. The college received its charter on October 5, 1928.
F. Ferdinand Durang was hired prominent to design the Old Main building. It modeled after the English Gothic design. The iron gates at its main entrance on 38th Street were put up in 1950.
On February 3, 1969, the board of trustees voted to make Mercyhurst a coed college.
Since its foundation, members of the Sisters of Mercy had been presidents of the college. After 1972, the college was led by lay presidents.
On March 27, 1991, Mercyhurst purchased the 100-year old Redemptorist Seminary in North East to become a branch campus.
In the past two decades, Mercyhurst has become one of the top comprehensive colleges in the North and the second largest Mercy college in America. Between its two campuses, enrollment has grown to 4,000 students, full-time faculty members number 168, the endowment has increased to more than $20 million and its budget to more than $80 million.
A $40 million program of buildings and campus renovations has changed the look of Mercyhurst during the past 20 years. Old Main remains the center of a campus that includes more than 50 structures. In fall 2002, the $7.5 million Audrey Hirt Academic Center opened on the southeast edge of campus. The building was funded largely through the college’s $22.8 million capital campaign.
In August 2005, the $5 million Michele and Tom Ridge Health and Safety Building was dedicated at Mercyhurst North East. A $1.3 million residential apartment complex opened in time for the academic year.
In April 2005, the board of trustees authorized the purchase of 400 acres (1.6 km²) in Girard as the first step towards developing Mercyhurst West, a two-year college serving west Erie County and northwest Crawford County and northeast Ohio.
The board of trustees elected Dr. Thomas J. Gamble as 11th president of Mercyhurst College. Dr. Gamble, who previously served as vice president of academic affairs at the college, assumed the presidency March 1, 2006, replacing Dr. Garvey who resigned.
The college is no longer run by the Sisters of Mercy, but they have a motherhouse south of the college and several sisters still work for the college.
[edit] Today
Enrollment at Mercyhurst College is nearly 3,500 students. Dr. Thomas Gamble is the current President. The college is one of the few schools in the region on a trimester academic period system.
The College has a campus 18 miles east at North East, Pennsylvania, at the site of the former St. Mary's Seminary, known as Mercyhurst North East.
[edit] The Schools of Mercyhurst College
- The School of Arts & Humanities
- The Walker School of Business & Communication
- The Hafenmaier School of Education & Behavioral Sciences
- The Zurn School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- The School of Social Sciences
The school is best known for its programs in archaeology, intelligence (MCIIS & CIRAT), forensics, dance, and music.
[edit] Athletics
Mercyhurst College competes in two NCAA Division I and 22 NCAA Division II sports. Mercyhurst, is known as the "Lakers". The Lakers are currently a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). On July 1, 2008 Mercyhurst College and their cross-town rivals, Gannon University, will depart from the GLIAC to become the newest members of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).[1] Around 15 percent of the student body are considered student-athletes.
NCAA Division I Sports
- Men's Ice Hockey (Atlantic Hockey)
- Women's Ice Hockey (College Hockey America)
NCAA Division II Sports
- Baseball
- Men's & Women's Basketball
- Men's & Women's Cross Country
- Field Hockey (Independent)
- American Football
- Men's & Women's Golf
- Men's Lacrosse (East Coast Conference)
- Women's Lacrosse (Independent)
- Men's & Women's Rowing (ECAC)
- Men's & Women's Soccer
- Softball
- Men's & Women's Tennis
- Women's Volleyball
- Men's & Women's Water Polo (Collegiate Water Polo Association)
- Wrestling (Independent)
National Championships
- 2004: Women's Rowing - NCAA Division II
[edit] Notable alumni
- John Reilly Costello, (MLB Pitcher) 1988-1990, St. Louis Cardinals; 1990, Montreal Expos; 1991 San Diego Padres
- David Emmer Lee, (MLB Pitcher) 1999-2000, Colorado Rockies; 2001, San Diego Padres; 2003-2004, Cleveland Indians
- Jeff Daisley, 2006-2007, Buffalo Silverbacks (ABA); 2007-2007, Mayas-USA (WBA); Rio Grande Valley Silverados 2007-Present (CBA)
- James "Buster" Douglas, 1981-1999, Professional Heavyweight Boxer (First to defeat Mike Tyson)
- Terrance Patrick, (Defensive End) 2005-Present, Calgary Stampeders (CFL)
- Mike McLellan, (Forward) 2005 Edmonton Rush (NLL); 2005-2006,Arizona Sting (NLL); 2006-Present, New York Titans (NLL)
- Patrick Merrill, (Defence) 2003-2007, Toronto Rock (NLL); 2007, Boston Blazers (NLL); 2007-Present, New York Titans (NLL)
- Pat Harkins, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives (2007-present).
- Anthony Maher, 1998-2002, Professional Soccer Player (2002-present).
[edit] Trivia
"Mercyhurst's City" was a clue in the January 8th edition of Cooper's Gigantic Crossword
Mercyhurst is mentioned in the Movie "That Thing You Do" as the site for the featured band's first real gig.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ PSAC Adds Gannon University and Mercyhurst College to Membership. PSAC (2007-06-27). Retrieved on 2007-06-27.
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