Health Science: Medical Science Specialization

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. 

Misericordia University occupational therapy faculty, students, and alumni showcased their scholarly work at the 2026 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Annual Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California. 

Misericordia University graduate student Kara Thourot has been awarded the 2026 Von Drach Memorial Scholarship, one of Pennsylvania's highest honors for students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology.

Jennifer M. Black, PhD, Professor and Chair of History at Misericordia University, recently contributed to international scholarship in her field by presenting original research at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Business History Conference (BHC), held March 26–28 in London, England.

Misericordia University has been awarded $200,000 through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Community and Economic Assistance Program to strengthen support services for single mothers enrolled in the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program.

Misericordia University occupational therapy faculty members Dr. Lori Charney and Dr. Orley Templeton have received a $5,000 grant from Autism NEPA to support three community-based programs.

James Pierson, J.D., CPA, dean of the College of Business at Misericordia University, has been selected as the 2026 tecBRIDGE Education Partner of the Year by the tecBRIDGE Education Partner of the Year Selection Committee.

Misericordia University (MU) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) officially announced a new partnership designed to create a direct pathway for criminology students to pursue careers as Pennsylvania State Troopers during a special event held on campus.