Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate

Misericordia University’s College of Health Sciences and Education, with Geisinger as Presenting Sponsor, will host the 2026 Healthcare Symposium, “Connected Care: Aligning Education, Innovation & Community Health,” on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lemmond Theater on the University’s Dallas campus. 

Misericordia University celebrated the Class of 2026 graduates of its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program during a Program Completion and White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 7, in Lemmond Theater at Walsh Hall.

King’s College and Misericordia University have entered into a new articulation agreement that will provide qualified King’s College exercise science students with a streamlined pathway to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Misericordia University. 

Todd Shawver, dean of the College of Business at Misericordia University, recently presented at the tecBRIDGE Innovation Conference, contributing to conversations about the future of Pennsylvania’s energy industry and the workforce needed to support it.

As Misericordia University students return to campus and the fall semester gets underway, a group of incoming first-year students received an early start through the University’s Bridge Program, designed to help ease the transition from high school to college.

As Pennsylvania continues to address the need for qualified nurses, Misericordia University is expanding pathways into the profession while celebrating the latest graduates of its Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in Pittsburgh.

Misericordia University welcomed the Class of 2030 to campus with the energy and anticipation of Move-In Day, followed by the University’s annual Convocation ceremony—an occasion that marks the beginning of each student’s academic journey and connection to the Misericordia community.

Alicia Nordstrom, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Misericordia University, has been selected to participate in the Bridging Differences in Higher Education Learning Fellowship, an eight-month program hosted by the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.

Misericordia University has appointed Carmen Magistro and David Pedri to its Board of Trustees, adding two accomplished leaders with extensive experience in banking, philanthropy, public service, and community engagement.

Students in Misericordia University's Aging Well: Exercise with the Older Adult elective are gaining valuable clinical experience while helping local older adults improve their mobility and overall wellness through a five-week Mobility Clinic at The Pines.

Radiologic technologists looking to expand their careers and make a deeper impact in cancer care have an opportunity to transition into the specialized field of radiation therapy through Misericordia University's 12-month online Radiation Therapy Certificate program. 

Misericordia University students Dylan Ramirez and Deven Hazlak earned national recognition at the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference, bringing home top-10 finishes in their respective competitive events while also earning a professional communications certification.

Katherine Pohlidal, director of the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia University, recently participated as a featured speaker during Governor Josh Shapiro's Advisory Commission on Women State of the Woman Listening Tour.