Mercyhurst chose Parkhurst Dining Services to provide the college’s food services beginning in fall 2009. Parkhurst was chosen for its food quality and sustainability.

 Frank Warren, the creator of PostSecret, spoke to an audience of more than 750 people in December at Mercyhurst. Strangers share their secrets with Warren, ‘the most-trusted man in America.’

Francis Warde Hall will be the new freshman residence hall for incoming students in fall 2009. The dorm will also house a convenience store and workout center.

Around Halloween, freshman girls in Egan Hall were spooked by thisimage caught on a Web cam. Residents told of their encounterswith ghosts.

In October, Mercyhurst College communication students had the opportunity to volunteer at a local political campaign and meet former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former First Lady Laura Bush.