Major: Computer Science 
“One thing that makes me feel connected to Mercy’s history is that the campus has gone through so many significant changes ... always seeing how new buildings come up and how things change, and then we get to use these new spaces to create new experiences within the campus!”

Major: Social Work
“My aunts graduated from Mercy, then my parents got their master’s here and my mom [works] here. So, I’ve had a close relationship with Mercy most of my life. I’ve seen a lot of Mercy’s history come to life. That’s really special to me because it feels like I grew up here.”

Major: Behavioral Science Education/Early Childhood
“I feel most connected to history whenever I attend a sports game because you can see the pride and passion for our Mavericks at every game you go to. You just know it’s something that’s been shared from past years.”

Major: Cybersecurity (B.S./M.S.)
“One moment that made me feel connected to Mercy’s history was joining the Student Government Association. I act as voice for the student community on the Manhattan Campus, and it makes me feel like I’m actively contributing to Mercy’s history.”

Major: Business Administration/Finance
“Last semester, I had the opportunity to speak with the Board of Trustees and President Parish. This experience allowed me to meet and learn from the individuals who continue to carry the university’s mission and legacy forward.”

Major: Nursing
“I feel like a moment that ties me to the 75 years would be Mercy going from Mercy College to Mercy University. It makes me feel like I’m seeing my school just expand more and more.”

Major: Computer Science
“Carrying all my belongings across subways, Metro-North, and then up those hills on my first day was tough, but it made me feel like I was truly becoming part of something bigger.”

Major: Behavioral Science & Early Childhood Education
“It’s the people who make Mercy such an unforgettable experience. It’s the people who make Mercy something that will be remembered for the next 75 years!”