Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

We embrace our diverse community and celebrate with you.

Acogemos a nuestra comunidad diversa y celebramos con ustedes.

Our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month reflects our unwavering commitment to the Hispanic community and the incredible contributions of our Hispanic students, faculty and staff. We honor the diverse cultures, rich traditions and remarkable achievements that shape our campus, our community and our world.  

Events Around Campus

Find inspiration in the achievements of Mercy students, alumni, faculty, staff and trustees. Explore our events on campus!
 

Hispanic Heritage Paint & Sip

Wednesday, September 25
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Westchester Campus
Hudson Commuter Lounge 

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Hispanic Heritage Month Documentary screening

Tuesday, October 1
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Westchester Campus
Main Hall G2

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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Tuesday, October 8
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bronx Campus
Café

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Mariachi Band & Dinner

Thursday, October 10
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Westchester Campus
Mercy Hall Rotunda

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More Events

To explore more events at Mercy during Hispanic Heritage Month, check out our event calendar.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Videos

Catalyst students

Seal of Excelencia

Seal of Excelencia

Mercy is the first private college in the country and the first Hispanic-Serving Institution in New York State to have earned the Seal of Excelencia from Excelencia in Education for purposefully and meaningfully advancing Hispanic students' success.

National HSIs Week

Mercy University Proudly Celebrates Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week

Mercy University, celebrating 26 years as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, is proud to join colleges and universities across the nation to recognize Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Week– a week that has been officially recognized by the White House in acknowledgement of the key role HSIs play in preparing Hispanic American scholars and the educators who make an impact in our communities. The observance occurs prior to National Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.

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