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English
The English curriculum at Misericordia University emphasizes the development of critical reading and writing skills as an essential preparation for professional life or graduate school. In addition, the study of literature offers the most enjoyable approach to the study of human nature, ideas, and age-old human situations and dilemmas.
Graduates from the English Department pursue a wide range of careers, including teaching (at both the secondary and college level), law, newspaper and magazine editing, web design/development, public relations, advertising, news reporting and writing, publishing, creative writing, technical writing, and script writing for media.
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![Misericordia University Announces Spring 2025 Commencement List]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747669924/misericordia/isu8whicyjdlhtl9utqa/UB_0054.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747669924/misericordia/isu8whicyjdlhtl9utqa/UB_0054.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747669924/misericordia/isu8whicyjdlhtl9utqa/UB_0054.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747669924/misericordia/isu8whicyjdlhtl9utqa/UB_0054.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747669924/misericordia/isu8whicyjdlhtl9utqa/UB_0054.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747669924/misericordia/isu8whicyjdlhtl9utqa/UB_0054.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University is pleased to announce the students who were eligible to participate in the commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
![Misericordia University Announces Spring 2025 Dean's List]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747317875/misericordia/gtkergdl2dvzewudrkmf/Image_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747317875/misericordia/gtkergdl2dvzewudrkmf/Image_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747317875/misericordia/gtkergdl2dvzewudrkmf/Image_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747317875/misericordia/gtkergdl2dvzewudrkmf/Image_1.jpg","width":821}])
Students at Misericordia University qualify for the dean's list with a 3.55 grade point average or higher.
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Misericordia University proudly celebrated its Spring 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 10, conferring degrees upon undergraduate and graduate students across diverse fields of study.
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Faculty and alumni from Misericordia University's Occupational Therapy Department showcased their research and professional expertise at the 2025 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) INSPIRE Conference, held April 3-5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
![Misericordia University Selects Carney and O'Brien Awards as 2025 Honored Scholarships]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746457582/misericordia/evlzs6emufnreetskwdx/UTF-81OBrienScholarship2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746457582/misericordia/evlzs6emufnreetskwdx/UTF-81OBrienScholarship2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746457582/misericordia/evlzs6emufnreetskwdx/UTF-81OBrienScholarship2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746457582/misericordia/evlzs6emufnreetskwdx/UTF-81OBrienScholarship2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746457582/misericordia/evlzs6emufnreetskwdx/UTF-81OBrienScholarship2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746457582/misericordia/evlzs6emufnreetskwdx/UTF-81OBrienScholarship2025.jpg","width":2200}])
The Bridget Carney Scholarship and the F.J. O'Brien Family Campus Ministry Servant Leadership Scholarship are symbolic of the more than 300 scholarships Misericordia awards each year.
![Misericordia University Students Shine at tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746454553/misericordia/mglch24qvryzetgjs5gn/Screenshot2025-05-05at101538AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746454553/misericordia/mglch24qvryzetgjs5gn/Screenshot2025-05-05at101538AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746454553/misericordia/mglch24qvryzetgjs5gn/Screenshot2025-05-05at101538AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746454553/misericordia/mglch24qvryzetgjs5gn/Screenshot2025-05-05at101538AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746454553/misericordia/mglch24qvryzetgjs5gn/Screenshot2025-05-05at101538AM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746454553/misericordia/mglch24qvryzetgjs5gn/Screenshot2025-05-05at101538AM.png","width":1868}])
It was a standout evening for Misericordia University at the tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition awards ceremony, with two student-led teams earning top honors in the collegiate division.
![Misericordia University DPT Students Engage with Parents During Interactive Panel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746028332/misericordia/gncai3xp3qswfqqlhmny/IMG_2117.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746028332/misericordia/gncai3xp3qswfqqlhmny/IMG_2117.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746028332/misericordia/gncai3xp3qswfqqlhmny/IMG_2117.jpg","width":640}])
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students at Misericordia University gained valuable insight into family-centered care during a parent panel held on April 13 in the DPT 864 course supervised by Dr. Maureen Rinehimer.
![Misericordia University Hosts Inaugural Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746022144/misericordia/se7ppskmn0rwgv6nfmvu/Screenshot2025-04-30at100900AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746022144/misericordia/se7ppskmn0rwgv6nfmvu/Screenshot2025-04-30at100900AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746022144/misericordia/se7ppskmn0rwgv6nfmvu/Screenshot2025-04-30at100900AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746022144/misericordia/se7ppskmn0rwgv6nfmvu/Screenshot2025-04-30at100900AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746022144/misericordia/se7ppskmn0rwgv6nfmvu/Screenshot2025-04-30at100900AM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746022144/misericordia/se7ppskmn0rwgv6nfmvu/Screenshot2025-04-30at100900AM.png","width":2178}])
Misericordia University celebrated the induction of its first class of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Honor Society members on April 10 in Insalaco Hall. The ceremony marked the official chartering of the university's new chapter, which recognizes and supports academic achievement among first-generation college students.
![Misericordia University Closes Centennial Celebration with Ceremony and Time Capsule Dedication]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746019781/misericordia/qhoooirzb3fucpbtxhje/CopyofDSC_7160.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746019781/misericordia/qhoooirzb3fucpbtxhje/CopyofDSC_7160.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746019781/misericordia/qhoooirzb3fucpbtxhje/CopyofDSC_7160.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746019781/misericordia/qhoooirzb3fucpbtxhje/CopyofDSC_7160.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746019781/misericordia/qhoooirzb3fucpbtxhje/CopyofDSC_7160.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746019781/misericordia/qhoooirzb3fucpbtxhje/CopyofDSC_7160.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University marked the conclusion of its yearlong centennial celebration with a heartfelt closing ceremony on April 24 at the Wells Fargo Amphitheater. The event brought together students, faculty staff, alumni, and community members to reflect on the university's rich 100-year history and look ahead to its future.
![Misericordia University Celebrates Earth Week with Sustainable Events]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745863719/misericordia/xs03ldg9zfbrt9j9ptra/DSC_0466.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745863719/misericordia/xs03ldg9zfbrt9j9ptra/DSC_0466.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745863719/misericordia/xs03ldg9zfbrt9j9ptra/DSC_0466.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745863719/misericordia/xs03ldg9zfbrt9j9ptra/DSC_0466.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745863719/misericordia/xs03ldg9zfbrt9j9ptra/DSC_0466.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745863719/misericordia/xs03ldg9zfbrt9j9ptra/DSC_0466.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University marked Earth Week with a series of eco-friendly events aimed at raising awareness and encouraging sustainable living.
![Misericordia University Honored with Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745861893/misericordia/fjbgdhcqmbbaexpqbz4n/Untitleddesign40.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745861893/misericordia/fjbgdhcqmbbaexpqbz4n/Untitleddesign40.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745861893/misericordia/fjbgdhcqmbbaexpqbz4n/Untitleddesign40.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745861893/misericordia/fjbgdhcqmbbaexpqbz4n/Untitleddesign40.png","width":940}])
Misericordia University was honored with the Herm Shiplet Volunteer Award by Habitat for Humanity of the Wyoming Valley during a special home dedication ceremony on April 13.
![Community Celebrates Cultural Heritage at Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshops]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745856099/misericordia/isexjnz7ojqfxtoan0u4/IMG_4845.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745856099/misericordia/isexjnz7ojqfxtoan0u4/IMG_4845.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745856099/misericordia/isexjnz7ojqfxtoan0u4/IMG_4845.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745856099/misericordia/isexjnz7ojqfxtoan0u4/IMG_4845.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745856099/misericordia/isexjnz7ojqfxtoan0u4/IMG_4845.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745856099/misericordia/isexjnz7ojqfxtoan0u4/IMG_4845.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University welcomed students, faculty, staff, and community members to two free egg decorating workshops held April 4-5 in the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery.
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The Student Success Center (SSC) at Misericordia University proudly recognized Jennifer Milisits as the 2025 Tutor of the Year.
![Misericordia University Hosts Live Taping of WVIA's Keystone Edition Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745854590/misericordia/gaieqhpeve1sm2cvcoyv/54475639688_22ac21356b_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745854590/misericordia/gaieqhpeve1sm2cvcoyv/54475639688_22ac21356b_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745854590/misericordia/gaieqhpeve1sm2cvcoyv/54475639688_22ac21356b_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745854590/misericordia/gaieqhpeve1sm2cvcoyv/54475639688_22ac21356b_o.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745854590/misericordia/gaieqhpeve1sm2cvcoyv/54475639688_22ac21356b_o.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745854590/misericordia/gaieqhpeve1sm2cvcoyv/54475639688_22ac21356b_o.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University welcomed guests for a live taping of Keystone Edition Arts hosted by Erika Funke on Thursday, April 24.
![Misericordia University Blends Art and Athletics at Junior Basketball Clinic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745602597/misericordia/u9cw9dxfe6qiefb2vtmx/Basketball1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745602597/misericordia/u9cw9dxfe6qiefb2vtmx/Basketball1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745602597/misericordia/u9cw9dxfe6qiefb2vtmx/Basketball1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745602597/misericordia/u9cw9dxfe6qiefb2vtmx/Basketball1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745602597/misericordia/u9cw9dxfe6qiefb2vtmx/Basketball1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745602597/misericordia/u9cw9dxfe6qiefb2vtmx/Basketball1.jpg","width":2200}])
Dozens of local children participated in a free Junior Basketball Clinic hosted by Misericordia University on Sunday, April 13, in the Anderson Center. The event, a collaboration between the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery and the university's basketball teams, provided kids ages 5-13 with an afternoon of games, skill-building activities, and fun.
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