In this Issue
Welcome to the Inaugural
Digital Issue of GMercyU's
Today magazine! Inside you
will find videos, photo slide
shows as well as direct links
to learn more about what's
going on at GMercyU!
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Commencement
Gwynedd Mercy University Today
is published twice a year for alumni
and friends of the University. Your
comments and suggestions are
welcome.
GMercyU's 69th Commencement
Ceremony was held on May 12, 2018.
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Gerald T. McLaughlin
Vice President for Instiutional
Advancement
Kelly Statmore
Vice President for Marketing and
Enrollment Management
Presidential Inauguration
GMercyU celebrated the Installation of
President D'Emilio with a week full of events.
Co-Editors:
Meghan Orsino
Kirsten Swanson
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Design:
Donna Smyrl
Video:
Elizabeth McLaverty
Photography:
Jordan Abelson
Hunter Martin
Elizabeth McLaverty
Meghan Orsino
Chris Panter
Gianna Quinn
Jim Roese
Donna Smyrl
Kirsten Swanson
Lasting Legacy
Andrea Hollingsworth, PhD is retiring as the
Dean of the Frances M. Maguire School of
Nursing and Health Professions after 17 years.
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Rise and Sign
Alumni Profile: Brian Smith '08
OT/OS Lab Unveiled
On the Cover:
President Deanne H. D’Emilio, JD,
surrounded by GMercyU athletes,
waves to the crowd during the
procession to the Installation
Ceremony.
What’s New at GMercyU
Sports Wrap-Up
Class Notes
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