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Fast Facts 3,226 Enrollment 75 acres with 80 buildings 136 Full-Time Faculty 14:1 Faculty-Student Ratio 97% of students receive financial aid 99% of students are involved on campus 85% Job Placement Rate (national average is 75%)

46 Majors 60 Concentrations

Built in 1926, Old Main was the first building on campus serving as an academic building and dormitory.

Today, Old Main still holds classes but also serves as an administrative office building.

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Socially merciful Globally responsible Compassionately hospitable Intellectually creative Reflectively aware We are

Ambassadors of service

“It’s so much bigger than me. It’s about being a better me, a better college, a better community, a better world.

And, it’s not just a few people, it’s everyone.”

Louise W., Erie, Pa. Music Performance major

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College Awards and Distinctions U.S.News & World Report Top Tier – Regional University, North Most dedicated chapter to Community Service – Sigma Alpha Pi National Honor Society of Leadership and Success Earned Generation E Green Business Award President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Second largest of the four-year Mercy colleges in the country.

Home to the Mercyhurst College Institute for Intelligence Studies, the world’s largest full-time intelligence analyst program.

Home to the Mercyhurst Archaeological Institute, the only division-level program of its kind in North America.

Here are just some of the accomplishments the college has celebrated in the past few years.

Reputation and Enrollment

Centers of Excellence

• Jumped ahead 18 slots in the U.S.News & World Report rankings in 2010

• Created and endowed the Evelyn Lincoln Institute for Ethics and Society

• Launched team-taught interdisciplinary courses so every Mercyhurst freshman will have the opportunity to learn from among the best faculty on the campus

• Created and endowed the Center for Mercy and Catholic Studies

• Achieved record-setting, institution-wide enrollment

Academics and Hands-on Education • Created a new interdisciplinary minor in digital media • Created a new interdisciplinary minor in sustainability studies • Increased the number of pre-law majors to 45 • 84% acceptance rate to health professional programs • Unprecedented faculty-led undergraduate research • Entered into partnerships with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, and New York Chiropractic College • Entered into a partnership with Lake View Country Club for expanded internship and employment opportunities for Mercyhurst students

Facilities • Built a new state-of-the-art human anatomy laboratory • Built a new exercise physiology laboratory for the sports medicine program

• Created the Center for Applied Politics

International and Study Abroad • Hosted the first-ever international academic conference on intelligence studies in Dungarvan, Ireland • For the first time sent Mercyhurst College students and faculty for an entire term of international study in Dungarvan, Ireland • Launched the Mercyhurst at Taos, NM, archaeology field school and will soon expand it to other disciplines and departments

Community Service and Green Initiatives • Implemented a commitment to purchase 100% of our electrical energy consumption from wind farms • Created a sustainable agriculture research station at Mercyhurst West

Fundraising Grants and Finances • Received more than $5 million in faculty grants and contracts

• Built a new 300-bed freshman residence hall

• Achieved unprecedented fundraising performance – closing phase I of the $50 million capital campaign a year ahead of schedule

• Made significant improvements to Highland Square student housing complex

• Received Congressional funding for the newly created Asperger’s program

• Made substantial improvements to the student recreation center

• Implemented an online billing and payment system college-wide

• Completed significant renovations to Egan Dining Hall

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Majors and Degrees • Accounting (BA)

• Criminal Justice (BA)

• Music Performance (BM)

• Anthropology/ Archaeology (BA, BS)

• Dance (BA)

• Philosophy (BA)

• Early Childhood Education (BA)

• Political Science (BA)

• Art Education (BA)

• Early Childhood Education/ Special Education (BA)

• Psychology (BA)

• Art Therapy (BA)

• English (BA)

• Athletic Training (BS)

• Fashion Merchandising (BS)

• Biochemistry (BS)

• French (BA)

• Biology (BA, BS)

• French Education (BA)

• Business (BA) Business Competitive Intelligence

• Geology (BA, BS)

• Applied Forensic Sciences (BS)

Business/Computer/Information Technology Certification (K-12) Business Economics Finance Human Resources Management Management Marketing Sport Business Management

• Chemistry (BA, BS) • Communication (BA) New Media

Strategic Communication Visual Communication

• Computer Systems (BA)

• Graphic Design (BA) • History (BA) • Hospitality Management (BA) • Intelligence Studies (BA) • Interior Design (BA) • International Business (BA) • Mathematics (BA) • Middle Childhood Education (BA) • Music (BA) • Music Education (BM)

• Pre-Professional Pre-Architecture, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dentistry,

Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Veterinary

• Religious Education and Lay Ministry (BA) • Religious Studies (BA) • Social Work (BA) • Sociology (BA) • Spanish (BA) • Spanish Education (BA) • Sportsmedicine (BS) • Studio Art (BA) • World Languages and Cultures (BA) BA = Bachelor of Arts BS = Bachelor of Science BM = Bachelor of Music

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From war-ravaged Beirut, where he commanded the U.S. Army’s first unit to engage in combat since Vietnam, to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he taught World and Middle Eastern history, Jim Breckenridge draws both from his academic training and operational experience to teach the next generation of intelligence analysts at Mercyhurst. A commissioned Army officer, recipient of the Legion of Merit and Combat Action Ribbon; published author; accomplished professor and former businessman; Jim chairs the Intelligence Studies Department and is dean of the Walker School of Business. Jim’s students benefit from the abundant real-world experience he brings to the classroom.

Dr. Kathy Bukowski shares with her students the lessons she learned during a successful 22-year career in the public school system. She was a classroom teacher, principal, curriculum specialist, reading specialist and assistant superintendent before becoming a college professor. As a classroom teacher and administrator in elementary and special education, she discovered firsthand the competencies students need to become highly qualified teachers for the 21st century. She’s now dean of the Hafenmaier School of Education & Behavioral Sciences, overseeing teacher training programs that offer an impressive number of field experiences for pre-service teachers, starting in the freshman year. Dr. Bukowski is a member of “Who’s Who Among American Educators.”

A sought-after political consultant, who gave more than 100 media interviews during the nation’s historic election of President Barack Obama, Dr. Michael Federici is also a well-rounded teacher-scholar, distinguished speaker and author whose expertise extends to American Government, Constitutional Law, Civil Liberties, Political Theory and American Political Thought. As a Teaching Excellence Award winner with 20 years teaching experience, Federici likes to tell students: “While college will help you prepare for professional life, it should also make you aware of the higher or permanent things that give life purpose, meaning and happiness.”

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Student-Faculty Research

There you are side-by-side a faculty member who is God-like in his or her given field working on research that will be presented at a national conference or better yet, be part of research that actually makes a change in the world. Oh, and you’re a freshman. It happens.

Technology

Lots of schools have really cool equipment and technology. But the undergraduate students never get to use it. Not at Mercyhurst. When our faculty show you the new DNA genetic scanner, you actually get to hold it, push the button, learn how to use it and then use it in your research.

Capstone

Ever hear of “Bob”? Bob goes to college, pays his tuition and graduates only to say “I learned absolutely nothing”. OMG. What if you bought a car, paid for it, and they gave you um, nothing? That’s just not right. So, in your senior year, you demonstrate to the faculty (and to yourself) that you’re ready to leave the proverbial nest. That you’re ready to get out there and do your thing. [Academic speak: The capstone is a professional demonstration of your knowledge acquired to date *yawn*]. What you actually do depends on your major, but each capstone is something the people who are already working in your field actually do at the entry-level.

Plus, along the way, you’ve been working with real clients, doing real-world projects. Put that on your resume.

Internships & Externships

Here’s where you go into the field and try out what you’ve learned. They love you. You love them.

And, you live happily ever after. Well, maybe you just get a job, but that’s pretty sweet too. Or, they connect you with someone they know and they give you a job. Regardless of how it happens, it’s the experience of a lifetime.

“The practical work experience is a great opportunity to put the skills you learn in the classroom to use. I worked with a local family over the summer to develop a floor plan and design concept for their unfinished basement.

I’ll be able to use photos of the project from start to finish in my portfolio which will set me apart as a new grad in the job market.”

Kris D., Erie, Pa. Interior Design major

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We have great outcomes Even in a year when jobs were hard to find, 87% of our students secured jobs or were enrolled in grad school within one year (The national average is about 75% according to the National Association for College and Employers study).

Here’s just some of our programs that had 100% placement.: Anthropology/Archaeology Art Therapy Biochemistry Education (Elementary and Special) History International Business Music & Music Education

Art Education Biology (BA, BS) Chemistry Fashion Merchandising Hospitality Management Liberal Studies Social Work

Sociology Sportsmedicine World Language Education

and more!

According to a Mercyhurst College 2009 placement survey

The Career Services Department helps each student with resumes, portfolios and the job search. And, every year, they host a career fair on campus attended by more than 100 regional and national employers.

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“It was the college-community connection that really opened doors for me as a student.

The Mercyhurst business faculty were so connected to the community, and that created all kinds of opportunities for the students to work on projects.�

Brittany M., Pittsburgh, Pa. 2008 Business Graduate

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2009- 10 Highlights 24 Varsity Sports 58.7 PSAC Winning Percentage 20 teams qualified for conference tournaments 12 teams selected to NCAA tournaments 1 National Championship 63 All-Conference selections 12 All-America selections 2 Coaches of the Year 2 Players of the Year 2 Rookies of the Year 326 Mercyhurst Scholar-Athletes 233 PSAC Scholar-Athletes 2 NCAA Elite 88 Award Winners 2 PSAC Top 10 Winners 2 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-Americans 83 members of Chi Sigma Alpha, Pi Chapter, the National College Athlete Honor Society

In 2009-10 juniors Vicki Bendus (pictured) and Bethany Brun captured the NCAA Elite 88 Award for their respective sports (the highest grade point average participating at an NCAA Championship event). Bendus, a forward captain for the Lakers ice hockey team, has a 3.937 GPA with a major in biology/pre-medicine.

Brun, a rower, holds a 3.93 GPA with a major in religious studies and sociology. Bendus also won the 2010 Patty Kazmaier Award, the top all-around award in NCAA DI women’s ice hockey.

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Going Green Mercyhurst is committed to environmental sustainability as well. The College’s Green Team focuses on advancing policies, practices and programs to reduce the environmental impact of the college and promote a sense of ecological responsibility.

Check out our solar panels, energy efficient lights, 100% wind-powered campus, composting bin, and organic garden that supplies food to our dining services.

You can even study sustainability through programs in biological ecosystems and chemistry/environmental science, environmental studies and politics, and a minor in sustainability studies.

Several majors also offer concentrations in sustainability studies.

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“The college’s commitment to sustainability has been shown through many commitments—from 100% wind power to an organic garden that provides food to our students.”

Brittany P., Erie, Pa. Campus Sustainability Coordinator pictured at the Green Roof.

Student-Initiated, Student-Funded Green Roof During the summer of 2010, Mercyhurst installed a “green roof ” over the ceramics lab in Zurn Hall. The Class of 2010 helped fund the roof as their Senior Gift to the college, and additional funding came from the Green Energy Fee paid by all students.

Students enrolled in the sciences now have a living laboratory to learn about plant life, soils and the hydrological cycle.

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2010 marked the first annual 10-week term in Erie’s Sister City, Dungarvan, Ireland. Students studied and traveled throughout Ireland and several other European countries. Read about it at mercyhurst.edu/dungarvan.

“Not only was going to Ireland invigorating and extraordinary, it was lifechanging on so many levels.”

David W., Erie, Pa. Finance major

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Freshmen live in one of three residence halls on the west side of campus – Baldwin (women), McAuley (men) or Warde Hall (co-ed by floor).

Upperclassmen enjoy apartment or townhouse living in one of four residential areas located on the east side of campus.

All freshman residence halls are all conveniently located to the Herrmann Student Union, Hammermill Library, Old Main, the Recreation Center, and Zurn and Hirt Academic Buildings.

Warde Hall, which opened in 2009, houses 318 male and female freshmen.

Each room includes a private bathroom.

The Hall includes a computer lab, fitness center, convenience store, and a media room.

“The Mercyhurst community really helped me adjust to college life away from home.

I am able to pursue a career and study something I love.

This is definitely the place to get the technique and the artistry you need to become a great dancer.�

Aaron G., New Bedford, Mass.

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Erie Fast Facts Population: 280,291 Nickname: The Flagship City Hockey: Otters (OHL); Baseball: Seawolves ( AA); Basketball: Bayhawks (NBA D-League); Football: Erie Storm (indoor, arena), Football: Erie Illusion (women’s outdoor) The Arts : Warner Theatre, Erie Playhouse, Erie Art Museum, Erie Chamber Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic Shopping: Millcreek Mall, named top 10 malls in America by Digital City; several boutique shopping centers throughout the city Attractions: Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer Amusement Park & Water World, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Erie Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Presque Isle Downs & Casino Transportation: Free travel on ‘the e’, Erie’s bus system for all students; Erie International Airport

“Coming from Nepal as an international student, I was very impressed with the Erie community—it’s beauty, it’s social life and it’s weather. I definitely felt at home in Erie and at Mercyhurst. It was the best place I could have asked for.”

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Mercyhurst is a great value. The education received at Mercyhurst rivals that of an Ivy League school but with a price that’s nearly half. On top of that, 95% of freshmen receive financial aid with an average award of $12,500, so chances are, you won’t pay the sticker price.

Here’s why we’re a great value: Hands-on projects and research Access and use of the latest in technology and equipment Study abroad opportunities and Mercyhurst terms abroad A consistently high placement rate Small class sizes (25 average class size) Access to faculty (14:1 ratio) Well-rounded education Amazing faculty

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“It is because of the scholarships I received that I now have the opportunity to experience a college where every one of my teachers knows me as an individual and not just a number. The faculty make Mercyhurst the place for me – pushing me in the right direction and assisting me in becoming the most well-rounded artist and person I can be.�

Natalie P., Erie, Pa. Voice Performance major