Misericordia University

09/09/2026

History is being made at Misericordia University! 💙💛🐾

We’re proud to officially welcome the largest class in Misericordia University history!

Our newest Cougars are already making their mark, and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish throughout their journey at Misericordia.

Here’s to a historic year and an exciting future ahead! 🎉

09/09/2026

✏️ Is handwriting a challenge for your child?

The Misericordia University OT Handwriting Clinic is designed to help children build confidence and improve handwriting skills in a supportive, engaging environment.
🌟 Starting September 24, 2026
🌟 Thursdays from 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM
🌟 Led by OT students and supervised by licensed occupational therapists
🌟 Based on the proven Handwriting Without Tears® approach

Located in the Occupational and Physical Therapy (OPT) Building on Misericordia University's campus.

If your child could benefit from extra handwriting support, contact us today!

📋 Register here: https://forms.gle/fQJbtoDnpQBYhvDC7

09/08/2026

💙💛 Homecoming Weekend is almost here!

Join us September 18–19 as Cougars come together for a weekend filled with Misericordia pride, familiar faces, great memories, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect. 🐾

Whether you graduated recently or it’s been years since your last visit, we can’t wait to welcome you back home to Misericordia!

🗓️ September 18th–19th

There’s still time to make your plans! Register today and get ready for Homecoming Weekend! ⬇️

🔗 https://www.misericordia.edu/university-advancement/events/homecoming

09/06/2026

What an incredible Welcome Week at Misericordia University! 💙💛

From morning activities to late-night events, our campus was full of energy as students connected with friends, tried something new and kicked off another exciting academic year.

Thank you to our Campus Life team and everyone across the university who helped make Welcome Week such a success. 🐾

We loved seeing our Cougars back on campus and making memories together. Here’s to a great year ahead!

09/05/2026

🎓 Celebrating our newest ABSN graduates — and looking ahead to what’s next for nursing at Misericordia!

Congratulations to Jessica El Amin, Melanie Rhone-Hudspeth, Tea Smith and Amy Petcovic, the latest graduates of Misericordia University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Pittsburgh. 💙💛

As Pennsylvania continues to address the need for qualified nurses, Misericordia is expanding pathways into the profession — including the launch of our ABSN program at our Dallas, Pennsylvania, campus in spring 2027.

Learn more about our newest graduates, Misericordia’s nursing pathways and how the University is helping prepare the next generation of nurses. 👇

🔗 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4xWsmPH

09/03/2026

Get ready for a historic Friday night at Misericordia University! 🏈🌙

There’s plenty happening across campus before the Cougars take the field! Start the evening in the Henry Parking Lot with our pre-game tailgate and QUEST concert. 🎶💙💛

The fun continues near the field with free popcorn, snow cones, games, giveaways, a rock-climbing wall and more through the end of halftime.

At halftime, keep your eyes on the field for our Kick for Your Books challenge! 📚🏈 Three students will be selected at random to attempt a field goal for the chance to win their books for the semester.

Then, be part of Misericordia history as we celebrate the first-ever Friday night football game in university history!

Bring your Cougar spirit and join us for an unforgettable night under the lights! 🐾💙💛

09/03/2026

Homecoming is right around the corner! 💙💛🐾

We can’t wait to welcome our Misericordia alumni back to campus for a weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating what it means to be a Cougar.

Make your plans for September 18–19 and come home to Misericordia! ✨

https://www.misericordia.edu/university-advancement/events/homecoming

A weekend worth planning ahead for! Make your plans NOW to join fellow alumni for Homecoming & Reunion, September 18–19.

Whether it's been one year or fifty, there's always a reason to come back to Misericordia✨

Register Today! https://www.misericordia.edu/university-advancement/events/homecoming -registration

09/01/2026

WHAT COULD SHRM CERTIFICATION MEAN FOR YOUR CAREER?

According to SHRM, certified HR professionals report earning 14%–15% more than their peers without certification. This is a powerful indication of the value employers place on demonstrated HR knowledge and professional credibility.

Ready to take the next step?

Misericordia University's Center for Workforce Development & Talent Solutions, in partnership with SHRM, is offering a SHRM Certification Prep Course beginning October 21, 2026.

This comprehensive course provides the structure, resources, expert guidance, and peer support you need to prepare confidently for the SHRM Certification exam - all through a convenient hybrid format with online and in-person options available.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your HR expertise, increase your professional credibility, or position yourself for greater career advancement, this is an opportunity to invest in your future.

Prepare with confidence. Advance with purpose.

Scan the QR code for course information and registration or contact Paul Nardone at [email protected] or 570-674-8130.

Additional information and online registration can be found here:

SHRM Certification Prep Course - Misericordia University

08/31/2026

All smiles for the first day of classes! 😄📚

There’s nothing quite like seeing campus come back to life. From catching up with friends to finding classrooms and officially kicking off a new semester, our Cougars are back and ready for what’s ahead! 💙💛

Wishing all of our students a successful, memorable and fun semester. We’re so glad to have you back, Cougars! 🐾

08/27/2026

A historic day at Misericordia University! 💙💛

Today, we celebrated Move-In Day and Convocation as we officially welcomed the largest incoming class in Misericordia history to our campus community! 🐾

From families unloading cars and students settling into their new homes to our newest Cougars gathering together for Convocation, it was a day filled with excitement, new beginnings, and Misericordia spirit.

Thank you to our faculty, staff, student leaders, volunteers, families, and everyone who helped make today such a success.

To our newest Cougars: your Misericordia journey officially begins! We can’t wait to see what this semester—and the years ahead—have in store. 🎉