Core Values
Restores human dignity, expands our social relations, and empowers us to reach out in compassion to others
Socially Merciful
The year we were founded
1926
Our mascot
Luke the Laker
What instrument plays in the residence halls the morning of Hurst Day?
Bagpipes
Where is Police & Safety?
Backside/Basement of McAuley
Challenges us to learn how to steward the resources of the Earth wisely and to act in solidarity with its diverse peoples
Globally Responsible
Where the Sisters of Mercy was founded
Dublin, Ireland
Our motto
Carpe Diem
What activity is the main event of Hurst Day?
Scavenger Hunt
What office can help you with your schedule?
Academic Support
Begins with self-acceptance, welcomes peoples of different faith, ethnic, and cultural traditions, and thus builds community that transcends mere tolerance
Compassionately Hospitable
Who founded the Sisters of Mercy
Catherine McAuley
How many students do we actively have?
3,352
What happens at the end of Hurst Day?
Steak Dinner
This office can council you about loans and scholarships
Student Financial Services
Generous, inquiring, and critical habits of mind, which support the aspirations for excellence manifested within the academic community, encourage us in our lifelong search for what is true, good, and beautiful
Intellectually Creative
The year that we went from Mercyhurst College to Mercyhurst University
2012
Our address
501 East 38th Street
16546
Where are Hurst Day activities centered?
Trinity Green
Where is the IT help desk?
Library
Encourages self-reflection and contemplation of human behavior, promotes balance of mind, body, and spirit, and ultimately offers the opportunity to develop moral compass for life of integrity
Reflectively Aware
The first president of the college
M. Borgia Egan
How many alumni do we have?
20,977
First year of Hurst Day
2015
Where is the mailroom?
Basement of Preston Hall