Former names | Mercyhurst College (1926–2012)[1] |
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Motto | Latin: Carpe diem (Seize the day) |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1926 |
Accreditation | MSCHE |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) |
Academic affiliations | Conference for Mercy Higher Education ACCU NAICU |
Endowment | $31.8 million[2] |
President | Kathleen Getz[3] |
Academic staff | 136 full-time |
Administrative staff | 434 |
Students | 2,759[4] |
Location | , Pennsylvania , U.S. |
Campus | Urban, 74 acres (300,000 m2) |
Colors | Blue, green, & white |
Nickname | Lakers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – NEC |
Mascot | Luke the Laker |
Website | mercyhurst.edu |
Mercyhurst University is a private Catholic university in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.