A MESSAGE from the PRESIDENT
Summer greetings, Griffins!
On my drive to Assumption Hall each morning, I’ ve watched the construction of the new Frances M. Maguire ' 55 Healthcare Innovation Center take shape from a framework of steel beams to a stately brick building that will welcome students this fall. I can ' t help but think of how proud the Sisters of Mercy, who founded and shaped our University, would be.
The Sisters of Mercy are known for meeting the next great need. Their dogged spirit and“ get it done” mentality is at the core of who we are at Gwynedd Mercy University. It ' s our guiding post in every classroom, office, and conference room.
This new state-of-the-market facility will serve as a space for students to address the healthcare needs of today and tomorrow – and is just one of the many ways GMercyU continues to meet the next great need.
Whether it’ s introducing new academic programs to prepare students for jobs that don’ t exist yet, or partnering with healthcare systems and other institutions to provide funding and employment opportunities that address urgent student and workforce needs, GMercyU is in a continual state of forward motion.
This innovative vision carried down from our founders now extends beyond our campus.
As you’ ll see in the pages of this magazine, our alumni, donors, board, and various committee members are making a difference in our students’ lives by believing in this vision and offering their support, wisdom, and time to ensure the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy continues.
It’ s this collaborative spirit that propels our students forward to do well and do good after graduation. As I listened to our student Commencement speakers this year, I was so incredibly moved by how much our Mercy mission and values have shaped who they are and strengthened their resolve to make a real and lasting difference in their careers and communities as Distinctive Mercy Graduates.
In this spirit, we invite you to join us on campus to tour the new Frances M. Maguire’ 55 Healthcare Innovation Center this fall as we take another step forward in living our Mercy mission. We’ re hosting several events in celebration of the opening – we look forward to seeing you!
Deanne H. D’ Emilio, JD President