Now
G
wynedd Mercy University prides itself on producing
Distinctive Mercy Graduates who become more than
just leaders in their fields. They are leaders with values
who know what they stand for and who live by their personal
principles every day.
It’s through generous scholarships and the support they receive
from the professors here on campus that enable our alumni to
carry the Mercy values into their professions and lives.
William Randolph Hearst Scholarship
This scholarship provides recognition
and financial assistance to outstanding
Hispanic students in the Frances M.
Maguire School of Nursing and Health
Professions. The scholarship was
funded by the William Randolph Hearst
Foundation, which provides national
resources for organizations working in
the fields of education, health, culture,
and social service.
Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship is a
full-tuition scholarship awarded to a
limited number of selected first-time
undergraduate students.
Danielle McCloskey
Education, 2014
Jennifer Torres King
Nursing, 2010
Here: In addition to clinicals, Jennifer
was an active student on campus. She
was a member of the Student Activities
Committee, Student Government
Association, and served as captain of the
Dance Team.
Now: Jennifer is now an Assistant
Professor and Instructor at Thomas
Jefferson University College of Nursing
and is an Intensive Care Nursery Staff
Nurse at Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital.
“
GMercyU taught me that education
is not just about going to class. It’s about
getting involved, immersing yourself in
your surroundings and taking it all in,
mind, body, and soul.
”
Here: At GMercyU, Danielle was a
four-year member of the Cross Country
and Track and Field teams, served on
the Special Education Club and was
Co-President during her Junior year
all while participating in GMercyU’s
Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
Now: Module Trainer at The
Comprehensive Learning Center in
Warminster, Pa.
“
GMercyU gave me every
opportunity to thrive as a student,
athlete, future teacher, and young adult.
I built lifelong friendships at GMercyU,
developed my passion for teaching
students with special needs, achieved
many running goals, and in the end was
lucky enough to meet my husband. The
Presidential Scholarship had a very
significant impact on not only my college
experience, but who I am today.
”
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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