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In founding Mercyhurst University in 1926, the Sisters of Mercy sought to create an educational environment that embraces people of all faiths and cultures.
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Alan's experience came to life after he was embraced by the Mercyhurst community as an international student. Then, he wrote a song about it.

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Dan is a sportsmed/pre-physical therapy major who played for the Lakers baseball team. In 2014, he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners to play professional baseball.

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Jenbli is an international student from Jamaica who majors in Intelligence Studies and volunteers regularly at the local Boys & Girls Club and soup kitchen.

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Kelsey is an Intel major who is a member of the ROTC unit at Mercyhurst while also balancing several other extra-curricular activities including organizing the Relay for Life.

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Emily Francis is a great example of someone who had an open-mind and embraced every opportunity she's had at Mercyhurst. including her proudest achievement, the Mercyhurst Quickstarter project. 

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Sam is a Business Competitive Intel major and also serves as a Mercyhurst ambassador. As you will also see, he's not shy.

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Emily has had an internship with the Office of Naval Intelligence and been accepted to several other national agencies. She loves Mercyhurst and truly believes in the Intel program.

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August is involved with service at Mercyhurst and greatly enjoys his involvement with Residence Life. He says that his friends, fellow classmates and professors have inspired him to experience new things.  

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Kayleigh is involved with everything...literally! She stays very busy as a student but her Mercyhurst experience involves archery.

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