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Mass Communications and Design
The Mass Communication and Design Program is unrivaled in the region with dozens of student media awards, including Pennsylvania News Media Association Keystone awards, as well as Videography and Communicator awards—a recent graduate even won an Emmy Award in Sports Broadcasting.
This career-oriented program provides hand-on learning in all media fields, including: Graphic design, Videography, Still photography, Social media, and Media writing across platforms. Students work with state-of-the-art equipment to provide work to real clients in the community, which is crucial for the professional portfolios students need for future job interviews. Mass Communications and Design graduates are not only getting noticed, they are getting jobs in their field.
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Our students and faculty are recognized by prestigious organizations
Numbers You Need to Know
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
40
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99
First-time, full-time undergraduate students receive financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships
Featured College of Arts & Sciences News
![Misericordia University Announces Student Teacher Placements for Spring Semester]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736954185/misericordia/mzklabxcyeson1brwx6m/DSC_1530.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736954185/misericordia/mzklabxcyeson1brwx6m/DSC_1530.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736954185/misericordia/mzklabxcyeson1brwx6m/DSC_1530.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736954185/misericordia/mzklabxcyeson1brwx6m/DSC_1530.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736954185/misericordia/mzklabxcyeson1brwx6m/DSC_1530.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736954185/misericordia/mzklabxcyeson1brwx6m/DSC_1530.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University teacher education majors recently received their spring student teaching assignments and participated in an orientation program, including Youth Mental Health Awareness certification.
University News & Happenings
![Misericordia University Announces Todd Sloan as Vice President of University Advancement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752506843/misericordia/en0bvyerlcmwx2w14ivo/DSC_2344.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752506843/misericordia/en0bvyerlcmwx2w14ivo/DSC_2344.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752506843/misericordia/en0bvyerlcmwx2w14ivo/DSC_2344.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752506843/misericordia/en0bvyerlcmwx2w14ivo/DSC_2344.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752506843/misericordia/en0bvyerlcmwx2w14ivo/DSC_2344.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1752506843/misericordia/en0bvyerlcmwx2w14ivo/DSC_2344.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University recently appointed Todd Sloan as the university’s new Vice President of University Advancement.
![Study Finds Misericordia University Generates $164 Million Annual Economic Impact Across Pennsylvania]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752246291/misericordia/yadliwgv3laktuh3cbe5/Screenshot2025-07-11at110428AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752246291/misericordia/yadliwgv3laktuh3cbe5/Screenshot2025-07-11at110428AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752246291/misericordia/yadliwgv3laktuh3cbe5/Screenshot2025-07-11at110428AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752246291/misericordia/yadliwgv3laktuh3cbe5/Screenshot2025-07-11at110428AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752246291/misericordia/yadliwgv3laktuh3cbe5/Screenshot2025-07-11at110428AM.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752246291/misericordia/yadliwgv3laktuh3cbe5/Screenshot2025-07-11at110428AM.png","width":1900}])
A newly released study by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) highlights Misericordia University as a powerful economic engine for the Commonwealth, contributing an estimated $164.4 million annually to Pennsylvania’s economy and supporting more than 1,400 jobs.
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Misericordia University’s Art Gallery Director Lalaine Little, Ph.D., and Psychology Professor Alicia Nordstrom, Ph.D., recently presented at the Association of Academic Museums and Galleries (AAMG) Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Misericordia University announces the successful launch of its Center for Workforce Development and Talent Solutions, which is housed within the College of Business at Misericordia University and has already built strong connections with regional employers and community partners while preparing to roll out new professional development programs this fall.
![Misericordia University Announces Emeritus Status for Occupational Therapy Professor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751471264/misericordia/gh3yeggybbiu4qj24xom/Untitleddesign-2_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751471264/misericordia/gh3yeggybbiu4qj24xom/Untitleddesign-2_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751471264/misericordia/gh3yeggybbiu4qj24xom/Untitleddesign-2_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751471264/misericordia/gh3yeggybbiu4qj24xom/Untitleddesign-2_1.jpg","width":851}])
Misericordia University’s (MU) Board of Trustees recently awarded the rank of professor emeritus to Joseph Cipriani Ed.D., OTR/L to recognize his 34 years of exceptional service in teaching, research, and contributions to the university.
![Misericordia University Announces 2025 Jeff “Woody” Woodworth Award for Service Recipients]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751469552/misericordia/cmdqaqptwuvhj68ad2e2/DSC_8785_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751469552/misericordia/cmdqaqptwuvhj68ad2e2/DSC_8785_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751469552/misericordia/cmdqaqptwuvhj68ad2e2/DSC_8785_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751469552/misericordia/cmdqaqptwuvhj68ad2e2/DSC_8785_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751469552/misericordia/cmdqaqptwuvhj68ad2e2/DSC_8785_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751469552/misericordia/cmdqaqptwuvhj68ad2e2/DSC_8785_1.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Jeff “Woody” Woodworth Award for Service, an honor recognizing staff members who exemplify outstanding dedication, innovation, collaboration, and commitment to the university’s mission.
![Creative Arts Camp Welcomes Deutsch Institute to Misericordia]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751468025/misericordia/ul1x9fnzkaw3dax7m7at/DSC_9192.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751468025/misericordia/ul1x9fnzkaw3dax7m7at/DSC_9192.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751468025/misericordia/ul1x9fnzkaw3dax7m7at/DSC_9192.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751468025/misericordia/ul1x9fnzkaw3dax7m7at/DSC_9192.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751468025/misericordia/ul1x9fnzkaw3dax7m7at/DSC_9192.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751468025/misericordia/ul1x9fnzkaw3dax7m7at/DSC_9192.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University recently wrapped up another successful and enjoyable session of its long-running partnership with the Deutsch Institute, welcoming campers for the annual Celebration of the Arts camp.
![Misericordia University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Sign Affiliation Agreement to Create 4+4 Medical Program Pathway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738774837/misericordia/by4jayccvfuvwdchiini/52099169561_27c1f7c289_o.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738774837/misericordia/by4jayccvfuvwdchiini/52099169561_27c1f7c289_o.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738774837/misericordia/by4jayccvfuvwdchiini/52099169561_27c1f7c289_o.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738774837/misericordia/by4jayccvfuvwdchiini/52099169561_27c1f7c289_o.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738774837/misericordia/by4jayccvfuvwdchiini/52099169561_27c1f7c289_o.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738774837/misericordia/by4jayccvfuvwdchiini/52099169561_27c1f7c289_o.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) have signed a new affiliation agreement that establishes a formal 4+4 program, creating a clear and structured pathway for Misericordia students to earn a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
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Each summer, select Misericordia University undergraduates gain valuable experience through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This competitive 10-week program pairs students with faculty mentors for hands-on, thesis-driven research across disciplines, from original projects to foundations for larger studies.
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Misericordia University students recently volunteered their time and skills at the Allstar Abilities: Sports Camp, an adaptive sports program designed for children with disabilities.
![Misericordia Sonography Faculty Member Leads Students on International Medical Mission to the Dominican Republic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750689192/misericordia/y8zcbywu69nudgorcbv4/DR-trip-2025-6_400px.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750689192/misericordia/y8zcbywu69nudgorcbv4/DR-trip-2025-6_400px.jpg","width":400}])
Karen Klimas, MS, RT, RDMS, a dedicated faculty member in Misericordia University's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, recently led a team of students on a life-changing volunteer mission to Santiago, Dominican Republic.
![Jazz and More: Misericordia Summer Camps Featured on Regional Broadcast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749737994/misericordia/upjw3xhmvcv4apvvhlih/Screenshot2025-06-12at101934AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749737994/misericordia/upjw3xhmvcv4apvvhlih/Screenshot2025-06-12at101934AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749737994/misericordia/upjw3xhmvcv4apvvhlih/Screenshot2025-06-12at101934AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749737994/misericordia/upjw3xhmvcv4apvvhlih/Screenshot2025-06-12at101934AM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749737994/misericordia/upjw3xhmvcv4apvvhlih/Screenshot2025-06-12at101934AM.png","width":1406}])
Misericordia University's PA Jazz Institute was recently featured on WBRE/WYOU's PA Live!, spotlighting the university's signature summer jazz camp and its ongoing commitment to arts education.
![Misericordia Student Places Third in Nation in Two FBLA Competitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749479704/misericordia/cegjy0uotvfnzpedd9cg/IMG_4782.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749479704/misericordia/cegjy0uotvfnzpedd9cg/IMG_4782.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749479704/misericordia/cegjy0uotvfnzpedd9cg/IMG_4782.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1749479704/misericordia/cegjy0uotvfnzpedd9cg/IMG_4782.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1749479704/misericordia/cegjy0uotvfnzpedd9cg/IMG_4782.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1749479704/misericordia/cegjy0uotvfnzpedd9cg/IMG_4782.jpg","width":2200}])
Misericordia University sophomore Kaitlyn Marley placed third in the nation in both the Finance Case Competition and the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference, held May 30 to June 2 in Dallas, Texas.
Misericordia University has announced the addition of a new Bachelor of Arts in sociology program, launching fall 2025, through its College of Arts and Sciences.
![Misericordia University’s Marko Marcinko Receives Centennial Medal from University of Miami]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748878607/misericordia/diyljohewhb6hz1xj8zc/14BD3083-5702-4CFD-A45F-159750626811.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748878607/misericordia/diyljohewhb6hz1xj8zc/14BD3083-5702-4CFD-A45F-159750626811.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748878607/misericordia/diyljohewhb6hz1xj8zc/14BD3083-5702-4CFD-A45F-159750626811.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748878607/misericordia/diyljohewhb6hz1xj8zc/14BD3083-5702-4CFD-A45F-159750626811.jpg","width":1126}])
Marko Marcinko, Misericordia University Director of Music Performance, has been awarded the Centennial Medalist Award by the University of Miami's Frost School of Music.
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