• Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant

    Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant

    Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University

    Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University

    Gwynedd Mercy University is pleased to announce that Michael Minetti, MBA will serve as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) for University Advancement. Minetti takes over the role from Christina Riso, JD, who was promoted to Vice President for University Advancement in April 2024. As AVP, his areas of focus will include the strategy and…

  • Large Increase in Applications Prompts Jump in Deposits for Gwynedd Mercy University

    Large Increase in Applications Prompts Jump in Deposits for Gwynedd Mercy University

    Gwynedd Mercy University is looking ahead to a strong future as its 75th anniversary year comes to a close. The University has seen applications increase by more than 10 percent for fall 2024, resulting in a double-digit percentage increase in deposits. The University achieved a number of historic milestones this year. It received its highest-ever…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Names New Vice President for University

    Gwynedd Mercy University Names New Vice President for University

    Gwynedd Mercy University has named Christina Riso as the new Vice President for University Advancement. She has been serving in the role of interim vice president since January 2024. “I am thrilled for this next chapter at Gwynedd Mercy University and to be part of President D’Emilio’s leadership team at an exciting time in the…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Receives PA State Gear Grant

    Gwynedd Mercy University Receives PA State Gear Grant

    Gwynedd Mercy University is the recipient of the the PA State GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant to host a summer camp. GMercyU is one of four colleges, and the only private institution, to receive funding in Pennsylvania. “We are pleased be selected as one of four recipients across the…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University to Host Evening Graduate Programs Open House

    Gwynedd Mercy University to Host Evening Graduate Programs Open House

    Gwynedd Mercy University is offering graduate degrees and certificates in fields that span business, counseling, education, nursing, occupational therapy, and public health – and many are online or hybrid programs to fit into different lifestyles. Explore them at an in-person Graduate Programs Open House on Thursday, April 11 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. The event…

  • Bucks County Leadership: John Kepner, Board Member, Gwynedd Mercy University

    Bucks County Leadership: John Kepner, Board Member, Gwynedd Mercy University

    John Kepner, a board member at Gwynedd Mercy University, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in North Jersey, where a chance friendship sparked a lifelong passion for diversity and social justice. He also recalled learning the value of hard work from his summer job at Prudential Life Insurance. Kepner discussed his career in law…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Field Hockey to Host Spring Prospect Day

    Gwynedd Mercy University Field Hockey to Host Spring Prospect Day

    Alexa Ostoich, GMercyU’s Head Coach for Field Hockey, and her team will be hosting a Spring Prospect Day on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Prospect Day is open to all high school students and will take place at the GMercyU Athletic Complex. The cost is $50 per player. Attendees will…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University’s Women’s Volleyball to Host Annual Summer Camp

    Gwynedd Mercy University’s Women’s Volleyball to Host Annual Summer Camp

    Gwynedd Mercy University is hosting its annual Volleyball Summer Camp from July 15 – July 18. GMercyU’s camp is broken down into two segments: beginner and advanced. The beginner camp is designed for athletes with little-to-no volleyball experience and the advanced camp is designed for athletes with several years of experience and/or varsity experience. Both…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Looks Ahead to 2024

    Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Looks Ahead to 2024

    Celebrating 75 Years Mercy Week kicked off Gwynedd Mercy University’s 75th Anniversary, filled with events to celebrate the long-cherished history of the University. In November, GMercyU shared the 75th Anniversary commemorative TODAY magazine with the campus community and friends. Frances M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Groundbreaking In September, GMercyU hosted the celebratory groundbreaking ceremony for the…

  • Voices of Gwynedd to Host Classic Rock Musical Godspell Next Week

    Voices of Gwynedd to Host Classic Rock Musical Godspell Next Week

    Gwynedd Mercy University’s world-renowned Voices of Gwynedd will host their Spring Musicale, Godspell next week. The show will run on April 19 at 7:30 PM and Friday, April 21 at 8 PM in the Julia Ball Auditorium. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Stephen Schwartz’s classic rock musical Godspell. The musical is about individuals…

  • Get Psyched at Gwynedd Mercy’s Mental Health, Human Development, and Personality Summer Program

    Get Psyched at Gwynedd Mercy’s Mental Health, Human Development, and Personality Summer Program

    The human mind is one of the most complex and fascinating things on the planet. During this weeklong program, high school students will dig deep into understanding why people do what they do and learn how to support them. The Get Psyched program is designed to take students on a journey of discovery as they…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University to Host Future Teachers Summer Program

    Gwynedd Mercy University to Host Future Teachers Summer Program

    Gwynedd Mercy University has the perfect program for high schools who dream about becoming a teacher? Gwynedd Mercy University’s Future Teachers Summer Program will introduce them to the tools, techniques, and mindsets that make up today’s most successful educators. GMercyU’s experienced educators will lead students through hands-on activities and role-playing exercises as they join other…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University to Host The Frances Suite

    Gwynedd Mercy University to Host The Frances Suite

    Gwynedd Mercy University is hosting The Frances Suite, a Black History Month Cultural Event. The Frances Suite features an all-female cast in the retelling of American poet Frances Harper’s life. One hundred years prior to Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat, Harper demonstrated the same resistance on a trolley car in Philadelphia. The…

  • Recession-Proof Careers in Healthcare

    Recession-Proof Careers in Healthcare

    By Ann Phalen Looking for a career where you can help people, but not sure what you can do? You are probably already aware of the many opportunities in the Nursing field, but did you know that there are a number of healthcare careers that not only give you the option to help people, but…

  • Gwynedd Mercy’s School of Business and Education Presents 6th Annual Aspiring Educator’s Leadership Symposium 

    Gwynedd Mercy’s School of Business and Education Presents 6th Annual Aspiring Educator’s Leadership Symposium 

    On Nov. 3, Gwynedd Mercy University will host a virtual symposium from 5 PM until 9 PM on the topics of Neurodiversity, Brain Health, and Student Success for PreK-12 and Higher Education. Educators, counselors, students, Administrators, parents, and anyone interested in the presentation’s topics are invited to attend.  The event will include virtual workshops focusing…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Ranked as National University for the First Time in Institution’s History

    Gwynedd Mercy University Ranked as National University for the First Time in Institution’s History

    For the first time in its history, Gwynedd Mercy University has been ranked as a national university on U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges Rankings.  Previously listed on the publication’s “Best Regional Universities” list, GMercyU has now ranked among top national institutions reflecting its full range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs and…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Hosting Transfer Student Events

    Gwynedd Mercy University Hosting Transfer Student Events

    It’s never too early to start thinking about transferring schools. Whether you are a student at a community college looking to finish their degree or thinking about getting a fresh start at a new institution, Gwynedd Mercy University is here to help. Meet with trained Transfer Admissions Counselors and get all your transfer admissions questions…