2012 • Mercyhurst College becomes Mercyhurst University. • Mercyhurst opens international center in Dungarvan, Ireland. • Mercyhurst launches Carpe Diem Academy for K-2 students in inner-city schools. • Mercyhurst opens $10.5 million Center for Academic Engagement to house intelligence studies, hospitality management. • Mercyhurst starts frst doctoral program – in anthropology. • Mary Garden created in front of Old Main.
2013 • Mercyhurst creates School of Health Professions and Public Health. • Mercyhurst transitions from trimesters to 4-1-4 academic calendar. • Core curriculum updated. • Thomas J. and Michele Ridge Collection opens in Hammermill Library. • Bob Miller donates nine-acre estate to be developed as home for culinary and hospitality programs at North East.
2014 • Gamble joins area college presidents to write “The Path Forward” on how Erie’s higher education assets can help improve region’s future. • Tom Ridge School of Intelligence Studies and Information Science created. • Mercyhurst opens Helen Boyle Memorial Archive in honor of Sister Joan Chittister, OSB. • ‘Hurst enrolls largest international class ever and launches English as a Second Language program. • Dance Department ofers new Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree.
2015 • Christ the King Chapel refurbished. • DNA lab dedicated. • Master’s program in data science established. • Master’s program in physician assistant studies enrolls frst class. • Fiscal year 2015 sees largest fundraising total ($6.3 million) and signifcant gains in the Annual Fund.
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