As part of Mercyhurst University’s growing commitment to sustainable practices, the Department of Marketing & Public Relations is transitioning the university magazine, published twice annually, to an online format, beginning with this issue. We will continue to share alumni stories, campus happenings, the latest university developments, and all the other news that you have come to expect from Mercyhurst Magazine. We hope you enjoy.
Magazine Editors Deborah W. Morton dmorton@mercyhurst.edu Sherry Rieder srieder@mercyhurst.edu Editorial Support Allison DiGilio adigilio@mercyhurst.edu Design Lauren Esper lesper@mercyhurst.edu Contributing Writers Cameron Anzevino ’21 Kristian Biega ’20 Bryan Colvin Deborah W. Morton
Pam Caswell of Mercyhurst’s housekeeping staff captured this perfect pink sunrise over campus, an image that generated over 3,000 likes on social media.
Inside this issue
SPORTS MED GRADS POWER WAY TO SUCCESS 2 From the imposing courts of university basketball champions to first-class orthopedic suites, Sports Medicine grads are making a difference.
HOSPITALITY HITS THE BIG 5-0 8
Dan Richeal Gerry Tobin Contributing Photographers Lauren Esper Leena M. Clint ‘16
As the Hospitality Management program reaches its golden anniversary, let the celebration begin!
Ben Friesen Olivia Harris Ed Mailliard
INTEL CELEBRATES KEY LEADERSHIP IN MARKING 30TH 14 Intelligence Studies honors three key leaders as it hits the 30-year mark: Robert Heibel, James Breckenridge, and Lindy Smart ’11.
Mercyhurst Athletics Communications Vice President for Advancement Sam McCrimmon smccrimmon@mercyhurst.edu Send changes of address to:
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From Erie to the Emerald Isle
Office of Advancement Mercyhurst University 501 East 38 th Street Erie, PA 16546 advancement@mercyhurst.edu
Unveiling New Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity A look at MSG’s African American female leaders
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New trustees welcomed
2022 commencement highlights Countdown to centennial—The Gates
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Big moments in athletics
Honoring distinguished alumni, Hall of Fame inductees
Happenings on the Hill
Class Notes
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