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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. 

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.