Women's History Month
Honoring the collective courage, leadership and strength of women whose contributions have made an indelible impact — then and now.
Events Around Campus
Find inspiration in the achievements of Mercy students, alumni, faculty, staff and trustees. Events are open to all Mercy students.
Women's Empowerment Week: Her Essentials
Friday, March 9
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Westchester Campus
Hudson Hall Commuter Lounge
Sip, Savor, and Celebrate Her
Tuesday, March 10
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Manhattan Campus
3rd Floor Activities Desk
Women's Empowerment Week: Petals & Pour
Tuesday, March 10
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Westchester Campus
Hudson Hall Commuter Lounge
Hidden Figures of Mercy: Women Leaders Who Shaped Our University’s Early Years
Monday, March 16
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Westchester Campus
Rotunda – No RSVP required, open to all
Speaker: Dr. Eric Martone, Dean of the School of Education
The School of Education is hosting a speaker event as part of Women's History Month, with special focus on the Sisters of Mercy and the university's early years.
Past Events
Revisit some of our highlight events.
Chamique Holdsclaw
Outer Success and Inner Turmoil
2023 Women's Empowerment Conference keynote
Sonia Manzano
Sesame Street's Sonia Manzano spoke at the Women's Leadership Conference at Mercy. She recently retired after spending 44 years as Maria on the show where we watched her character get older through the years. She's a new book author with lots to say about women in today's world.
Indra Nooyi
Former PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi met with students for a fascinating talk about her journey and their futures.
News Archive
Women’s Empowerment Conference Celebrates Feminism and How it Differs Across Generations
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Making History: Women’s Basketball Team NCAA-bound for First Time in Nearly 40 Years!
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Story of Jen San Juan – Women in Professional Sports
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Former chairman & CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi Speaks About Breaking Down Barriers
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Women's Rights in the Spotlight at Mercy
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