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Magazine Editors Deborah W. Morton dmorton@mercyhurst.edu 814-824-2552 Sean Cuneo scuneo@mercyhurst.edu 814-824-2118 Design Leena M. Clint ‘16 lclint@mercyhurst.edu 814-824-3677 Contributing Writers Kristian Biega ’20 Brandon Boyd Craig Butler Susan Hurley Corbran ’73 Deborah W. Morton Contributing Photographers Brandon Boyd Craig Butler Leena M. Clint ’16 Lauren Esper
Inside this issue 2 MERCYHURST WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT
Ben Friesen Ed Mailliard Deborah W. Morton Director of Alumni Engagement Lindsay Cox Frank ’12 ’14M lfrank@mercyhurst.edu 814-824-2330 Director of Annual Giving Mitchell Marsh ‘20 mmarsh@mercyhurst.edu 814-824-3625 Send changes of address to:
Read a profle of President Getz as she describes her vision and message of hope. 4 THROUGHOUT TIME, THERE FOR EACH OTHER University, Sisters of Mercy seek path forward on future of Mercy Motherhouse. 12 MERCYHURST CELEBRATES HISTORIC GRADUATION SEASON Read how Mercyhurst marked graduation for the Classes of 2020 and 2021.
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University Prepares New Home for Nursing
Historic Memorabilia Sought in Countdown to Centennial Remembering Them Fondly Police Academy Graduate Strives to ‘Be the Change’ An Educator Ahead of Her Time New Partnership Takes Cyber to Next Level Admissions Introduces New Regional Rep Initiative
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Bidding Farewell to St. Mary’s Chapel
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MIAC Ushers in Star-Studded Season
Welcome Newcomers
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Project Celebrates Rich Heritage of African Americans in Erie Grads Pave Way for New Generation
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Athletics — From Tourneys
Alumni Adventures in
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Ireland & Africa
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Artist Proves You’re Never Too Old
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