Mercyhurst North East

Mercyhurst North East is a 2-year Catholic liberal arts college in North East, Pennsylvania. It is a branch campus of Mercyhurst University. The college was established in 1991 when Mercyhurst College purchased the former home of the Redemptorist Fathers, a seminary built in 1868. Mercyhurst North East offers one-year certificates and two-year associate degrees in a variety of majors.

Mercyhurst North East
MottoCarpe diem - Seize the day
TypeCatholic comprehensive
Established1991
Endowment$1.9 million
PresidentDr. Thomas J. Gamble
Academic staff
40 full-time
Undergraduates1076 (enrollment)
Location, ,
United States
Campus84-acre (340,000 m2) campus with 15 buildings
ColorsBlue, green, white, black
       
Athletics16 teams
NicknameSaints
AffiliationsNational Junior College Athletic Association, Western New York Athletic Conference and Region III Athletics
Websitenortheast.mercyhurst.edu

As of the 2009–2010 academic year, the school enrolled more than 1,060 students, both resident and commuter. The school features many athletic teams, including men's and women's basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, cross country, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, baseball and softball.

Athletics

Mercyhurst North East competes in 16 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) sports. Teams are known as the "Saints". The Saints are a member of the Western New York Athletic Conference (WNYAC).

NJCAA sports

  • Baseball
  • Men's and women's basketball
  • Men's & Women's Cross Country
  • Men's & Women's golf
  • Men's and women's lacrosse
  • Men's and women's soccer
  • Softball
  • Men's and women's swimming and diving
  • Women's volleyball
  • Wrestling (independent)

See also

References

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