A MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT
As we enter the Holiday season and reflect on this year ’ s blessings , I am incredibly grateful to be a Griffin .
This past year was one for the record books . The University achieved its largest philanthropic year in its history . The centerpiece of this achievement was a $ 10 million transformational gift from the Maguire Foundation to build the Frances M . Maguire Healthcare Innovation Center .
Throughout the pages of this magazine , you will read about the transformations that are happening on campus and in our wider Mercy community .
Transformations of physical spaces including extensive renovations to one of our residence halls , the Evans Road entryway , and our baseball and softball fields ; new additions like the Frances M . Maguire Healthcare Innovation Center , a self-serve food and beverage market in University Hall , a more centralized home for Campus Ministry , now called the Mercy Center for Service , Spirituality and Justice , and a new Admissions Welcome Center are all creating an exciting buzz on campus .
And transformations at the hands of our students and alumni , who carry our Mercy values in all they do , are truly making a difference in the communities in which they live and work .
All of these transformations are reflected in GMercyU ’ s recent designation as a national university on U . S . News & World Report ’ s annual Best Colleges Rankings – another first in University history . Previously listed on the publication ’ s “ Best Regional Universities North ” list , GMercyU is now ranked among top national institutions reflecting its full range of bachelor ’ s , master ’ s , and doctoral programs and its focus on faculty and student research .
All of these historic firsts have been made possible because of the support of generous donors who support our exciting vision for the future .
As we approach our 75th anniversary and prepare to launch a comprehensive campaign , we remain focused on adding more state-of-the-art facilities and technologies that support student learning and provide additional scholarship support to make a GMercyU education even more accessible to our current and future students .
Thank you for being a part of the GMercyU story . I wish you all a wonderful holiday season full of all that is meaningful to you .
With gratitude ,
Deanne H . D ’ Emilio , JD President