Greetings and happy December from Mercyhurst -

This month's newsletter is brought to you from a snowy Erie, Pa. If you no longer live in the area, Erie is exactly how you likely remember it to be in December, windy, snowy, and cold - but - campus as always, looks like a beautiful and picturesque snow globe!

Our students are completing their final exams this week and headed home for a nice winter break. In the Alumni Office, we are looking ahead to Spring Semester and many engagement opportunities for our alumni from campus events, to events in your area, to virtual offerings as well.

On the most exciting note, 2026 brings the biggest milestone of our Alma Mater's history thus far - the Centennial! Kicking off at Graduation 2026, we have a year's worth of activities, events, and opportunities to explore and rediscover our storied history.

The Centennial belongs to all of us, we hope you'll join us in celebrating 100 years of Mercyhurst! Visit mercyhurst.edu/centennial to learn more and follow along!

Carpe Diem,

-Lindsay

Lindsay Frank '12

Director of Alumni Engagement

lfrank@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst News

Visit mercyhurst.edu/news to view all the latest news stories!

Tell us about your Mercyhurst era

We need your help capturing each Mercyhurst era! We want to hear from you — what were the popular foods, drinks, fashion trends, music, movies, and TV shows during your time at Mercyhurst?

Your feedback will be helpful as we work on events for the Centennial!

Upcoming Events

Visit mercyhurst.edu/alumni/events to view all upcoming events and registrations!

North Carolina Alumni Gathering and Game
Flatiron Kitchen & Taphouse
Saturday, Dec. 13
12 p.m.

Alumni & Friends Syracuse Gathering and Game
Ale 'n' Angus
Wednesday, Dec. 17
4:30 p.m.

Women's Basketball Alumni & Family Game
Mercyhurst University
Saturday, Jan. 10
1 p.m.

Laker Lecture Series - Forensic Anthropology and Odontology: Contribution to Casework
Virtual

Tuesday, Jan. 20

7 p.m.

Alumni Appreciation Day
Mercyhurst University

Saturday, Jan. 17

2 p.m.

Athletics Hall of Fame

Mercyhurst University
Saturday, Jan. 17
2 p.m.

Coffee and Conversation
Mercyhurst University
Thursday, Feb. 12
10 a.m.

Mission Moment - Virtual Session
Virtual
Thursday, Feb. 12
7 p.m.

Naples Alumni and Friends Luncheon & Gathering
Bay Colony Beach Club
Tuesday, Feb. 17
12 p.m.

Coach Herman Legacy Celebration
Mercyhurst University

Saturday, Feb. 21
1 p.m.


Celebrate Rick Gotkin

Mercyhurst University
Saturday, Feb. 28
5 p.m.

Mercyhurst Around the World Week - Erie Gathering
The Roost at Mercyhurst University
Wednesday, March 3
5:30 p.m.

Mercyhurst Around the World Week - Buffalo Gathering
Britesmith Brewing Buffalo
Thursday, March 4
5:30 p.m.

More to come soon, save the date for the following events:

-Dallas Alumni Gathering, Jan. 27

-Pittsburgh Alumni Gathering, March 3

-Men's and Women's Lacrosse 30th Anniversary Celebration, April 18

-5K Run/Walk, May 3

Celebrate your class anniversary at Homecoming Weekend 2026! The following classes have a milestone anniversary coming up - join your class committee to help in planning and promotions.

5th Anniversary: Class of 2021

10th Anniversary: Class of 2016

25th Anniversary: Class of 2001 

40th Anniversary: Class of 1986

50th Anniversary: Class of 1976

55th Anniversary: Class of 1971

60th Anniversary: Class of 1966

65th Anniversary: Class of 1961

Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s #iGiveCatholic campaign, our best one yet, as we celebrate the Mercy tradition that has shaped Mercyhurst University since the Sisters of Mercy first founded it.

Because of you, we surpassed all previous #iGiveCatholic totals and continue to advance our mission to educate the whole person and uphold the values at the heart of Mercyhurst!