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'''Gwynedd Mercy University''' is a Catholic university located in ] of ], {{convert|25|mi|km}} northwest of downtown ] within the ]. In addition to the Gwynedd Valley campus, Gwynedd Mercy also has locations in ], ] and ], Pennsylvania.<ref>. retrieved August 22, 2012</ref> '''Gwynedd Mercy University''' ('''GMercyU''') is a ] ] university in ]. It occupies a {{convert|160|acre|ha|abbr=off|adj=on|sp=us}} campus in the ].<ref>. retrieved April 19, 2022</ref>


Gwynedd Mercy University was founded in 1948, as Gwynedd-Mercy College, by the ] as a junior college. In 1963 the college was rechartered as a ] institution. As of 2012, Gwynedd Mercy University had a student enrollment of 2700 and is ranked by '']'''s "America’s Best Colleges" publication as one of the top master’s-level ] and ] in the north region.<ref>. retrieved August 21, 2012</ref> As of September 2013 the school achieved University status; renaming itself Gwynedd Mercy University.<ref></ref> Gwynedd Mercy University was founded in 1948, as Gwynedd-Mercy College, by the ] as a junior college. In 1963 the college was rechartered as a ] institution. The school later renamed itself Gwynedd Mercy University.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gmercyu.edu/about-gmercyu/history-heritage|title=History & Heritage {{!}} Gwynedd Mercy University {{!}} Pennsylvania|website=www.gmercyu.edu|language=en|access-date=2018-03-13}}</ref> GMercyU offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing, education, business, and the arts & sciences.


== History == == History ==
<!-- Deleted image removed: ] -->Dating to the early 1900s the grounds were originally owned by Frances Bond, an investment banker, and were known as Willowbrook Farm. The farm hosted a large Gregorian mansion, formal gardens and outbuildings that were designed by renowned Philadelphia architect ], the acclaimed architect of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.<ref name="Bogaert">Bogaert, Pauline Pinard . retrieved August 21, 2012</ref> The mansion which the Bonds lived in and is now over one-hundred years old, is still in use by the University today as Assumption Hall. <!-- Deleted image removed: ] -->Dating to the early 1900s, the grounds were originally owned by Frances Bond, an investment banker, and were known as Willowbrook Farm. The farm hosted a large Gregorian mansion, formal gardens and outbuildings that were designed by Philadelphia architect ], the architect of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.<ref name="Bogaert">Bogaert, Pauline Pinard . retrieved August 21, 2012</ref> The mansion is over one hundred years old and was the home of the Bonds; it is still in use by the university today as Assumption Hall.


For a time Frances’ son and respected ornithologist James Bond lived on the land. When devout birdwatcher and author ] needed a name for his now-infamous protagonist he turned to a notable bird watching guide written by Bond. “I was looking for a name for my hero - nothing like Peregrine Carruthers or 'Standfast' Maltravers - and I found it on the cover of Birds of the West Indies by James Bond," wrote Fleming in the book Ian Fleming Introduces Jamaica.<ref name="Bogaert"/> For a time Frances' son and respected ornithologist ] lived on the land. When birdwatcher and author ] needed a name for his famous protagonist he turned to a notable bird-watching guide written by Bond. "I was looking for a name for my hero – nothing like Peregrine Carruthers or 'Standfast' Maltravers - and I found it on the cover of Birds of the West Indies by James Bond," wrote Fleming in the book ''Ian Fleming Introduces Jamaica.''<ref name="Bogaert"/>


Frances Bond’s wife Margaret died in 1910, a few years after the Gregorian Mansion was finished in 1906-7. Two years after her death Bond sold Willowbrook Farm to Roland and Anita Taylor. The couple renamed the farm Treweryn, after the creek that flows through the property. Mr. Taylor was an enthusiastic landscaper who planted many ornamental trees and shrubs, including 53 varieties of Rhododendron. After the death of the Taylors their daughters sold the mansion, outbuildings and additional land to the ] in 1948.<ref name="Bogaert"/> Frances Bond's wife Margaret died in 1910, a few years after the Gregorian Mansion was finished in 1906–1907. Two years after her death, Bond sold Willowbrook Farm to Roland and Anita Taylor. The couple renamed the farm Treweryn, after the creek that flows through the property. Mr. Taylor was an enthusiastic landscaper who planted many ornamental trees and shrubs, including 53 varieties of Rhododendron. After the death of the Taylors, their daughters sold the mansion, outbuildings and additional land to the ] in 1948.<ref name="Bogaert"/>


== Academics == == Academics ==


Espousing the ideals of a ], the University offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in more than 50 programs. Gwynedd Mercy University is fully accredited by the ]. Espousing the ideals of a ], the university offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in more than 40 programs. The university also offers master's degrees, post-masters certificates, and doctorate-level degrees. Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the ].

{| class="wikitable hlist"
|+ '''Programs of Study and Degrees Offered '''
|-
! Bachelor of Arts
|
* Behavioral and Social Gerontology
* Biology
* English
* History
* Human Services
* Mathematics
* Philosophy
* Psychology
|-
! Bachelor of Science
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* Accounting
* Biology
* Business Administration
* Business Education
* Computer and Information Sciences
* Criminal Justice
* Elementary Education
* Human Services
* Mathematics
* Medical Technology
* Nursing
* Psychology
* Radiation Therapy
* Special Education
* Special and Elementary Education
|-
! Associate Degree
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* Accounting
* Business Administration
* Computer and Information Services
* Health Information Technology
* Liberal Studies
* Natural Sciences
* Nursing
* Radiologic Technology
* Respiratory Care
|-
! Teacher Certification
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* Biology
* Business, Computer & Information Technology
* Early Childhood Education
* Elementary Education
* Elementary School Counselor
* Elementary School Principal
* English
* History
* Mathematics
* Reading Specialist
* Secondary School Counselor
* Secondary School Principal
* Special Education
|-
! Certificates
|
* Cardiovascular Technology (invasive)
* Cardiovascular Technology (Non-Invasive)
* Gerontology
* Health Information Administration
* Nurse Practitioner (Post-Masters)
* Radiation Therapy
* Respiratory Care
|-
! Master of Science
|
* Education
* Nursing
* Management
|-
! Doctorate
|
* Education
* Nursing
|}


== Facilities == == Facilities ==
*Keiss Library and Academic Resource Center.
Lourdes Library houses nearly 100,000 volumes and 10,000 media titles and receives over 700 current periodical subscriptions in print and microfilm. Several hundred additional periodical titles are available full text online. The library is open seven days (including four evenings) a week during the fall and spring semesters, with a reduced schedule during the summer and inter-sessions. A currently validated student ID is required for students to borrow materials.
*The Lincoln Library in Assumption Hall contains a large adjunct collection of books on ] and the ].

*Julia Ball Auditorium, a small-in-the-round theater.
The Academic Resource Center - equipped with state-of-the-art ], tutorial software and a video library - offers professional tutoring in ], and ] and workshops for test-taking, skill-development and ] writing.
*Frances M. Maguire Hall is home to the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions, natural science, and math and computational science.

*University Hall houses the Schools of Business and Education.
The Lincoln Library in Assumption Hall contains a large adjunct collection of books on ] and the ].
*Four residential-halls, Alexandria (built in January 2006), Siena, St. Brigid and Loyola, provide on-campus housing to students.

] include the Julia Ball Auditorium, a small-in-the-round theater.

Keiss Hall, {{convert|46000|sqft|m2|sing=on}} health and science center, is home to the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing, the School of Allied Health Professions, natural science, and math and computational science.

Four residential-halls, Alexandria (built in January 2006), Siena, St. Brigid and Loyola, provide on-campus housing to students.


== Athletics == == Athletics ==
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Gwynedd Mercy is a member of the ] and ] (CSAC) with 19 sports teams that compete at ] level. Gwynedd Mercy is a member of the ] and ] (AEC) with 19 sports teams that compete at ] level.
In the spring of 2009, Gwynedd–Mercy opened its doors to a new turf athletic ] and the addition of Men's Lacrosse to their athletic department. The Griffins most successful athletic program is Women's Basketball, which captured the CSAC championships in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2012. Men's Basketball captured the title in 1999, 2004, 2005 and 2009. The Gwynedd-Mercy Women's Soccer team won their only title in 2001. The Griffin Baseball team has had back-to-back championship seasons in 2000 and 2001, then again in 2007 and 2008. Men's Cross-Country team has won four consecutive league championships from 2008 to 2011. The Women Griffins ran to a title in 2009 in Cross-Country. The Women's Tennis team has gone on to win four consecutive league championships from 2009 to 2012. The women's field hockey team has won the past four CSAC championships, in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. In the spring of 2009, Gwynedd Mercy opened its doors to a new turf athletic ] and the addition of Men's Lacrosse to their athletic department. The Griffins most successful athletic program is Women's Basketball, which captured the CSAC championships in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2012. Men's Basketball captured the title in 1999, 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2016. The Gwynedd Mercy Women's Soccer team won their only title in 2001. The Griffin Baseball team has had back-to-back championship seasons in 2000 and 2001, then again in 2007 and 2008. Men's Cross-Country team has won four consecutive league championships from 2008 to 2011. The Women Griffins ran to a title in 2009 in Cross-Country. The Women's Tennis team has gone on to win four consecutive league championships from 2009 to 2012. The field hockey team has won the past four CSAC championships, in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.


The {{convert|160|acre|km2|sing=on}} campus has outdoor ], outdoor basketball courts, and playing fields for ], ], ], ] and ]. The Griffin Complex, the university's multimillion-dollar sports facility, contains a full-size collegiate ]; an indoor ]; an ] room; ], ] and ] courts; a weight room; and ]. The {{convert|160|acre|ha|abbr=off|adj=on}} campus has outdoor ], outdoor basketball courts, and playing fields for ], ], ], ] and ]. The Griffin Complex, the university's multimillion-dollar sports facility, contains a full-size collegiate ]; an indoor ]; an ] room; ], ] and ] courts; a weight room.

== Student Life ==


==Student life==
=== The Voices of Gwynedd === === The Voices of Gwynedd ===
The Voices of Gwynedd is a 100-member choir composed of full- and part-time students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Gwynedd Mercy University. Directed by Carol Evans, a seasoned soprano and assistant professor of music in the University's School of Arts and Sciences, the choir has developed into a highly professional choral ensemble presenting quality programs representing many different genres. Performances by the choir and its musical collaborators are establishing the university as a strong cultural presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania and the entire Tri-state area. The Voices of Gwynedd is a choir composed of full- and part-time students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Gwynedd Mercy University.

Enriching the campus and the region, the Voices of Gwynedd provide on-campus concerts and events throughout the year, currently attracting its largest audiences ever. In addition, the ensemble has represented the University at a number of high-profile regional events. Their most recent regional events include performances at Longwood Gardens and the Philadelphia Phillies games, and in August 2008 the Eagles! In addition, for the past four years the Voices have been joining hundreds of Breast Cancer Survivors in their search for a cure by performing at the opening ceremonies at the Race for the Cure on the steps of the Art Museum in Philadelphia. Other notable performances include performing with Barry Manilow on The Ultimate Manilow Concert Tour, Jo Dee Messina on her Christmas Tour, Broadway singer Linda Eder on her Holiday Tour, and as the featured choir with Judy Collins on her Christmas Tour in 2002.

The group has expanded its repertoire with concert tours in England, Italy, Canada, Alaska, Nashville, San Diego, Washington D.C., Virginia, the American Southwest and performances for Spanish Missions, U.S. Naval Bases and most recently Ireland where they sang at the Mercy International Centre in Dublin, home of the Sisters of Mercy. The Voices of Gwynedd were also selected to perform at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida where ensemble members worked one-on-one with Disney's professional singers, providing music enhancement and motivation. The group was invited to New York City to perform at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts "Music Makers" program in March 1998. In spring 2003 the Voices of Gwynedd sang at Carnegie Hall performing the Mozart Requiem.

To help commemorate Gwynedd Mercy University's 60th Anniversary, the ensemble accompanied the Ireland Heritage Tour, performing for a variety of concert venues throughout Ireland. The Voices traveled to San Diego, CA in the spring 1999 and performed at Spanish Missions, the U.S. Naval Base, and Walt Disneyland in Los Angeles. During recent summers, the choir successfully completed international concert tours to England, Italy and Ireland.

The Voices were honored in 1999 when they were asked to sing at the world premiere grand finale of Leslie Burr's opera Vanqui, at Opera Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. Subsequently the Voices have participated in additional presentations of Vanqui at the National Opera Association convention in Philadelphia in 2002 and at the Schomburg Center for Research and Black Culture in New York City in 2004. The Voices again served as the Opera Chorus for Opera North's production of Vanqui in May 2005 at the Prince Theater in Philadelphia. This past spring the Voices collaborated with Mr. Burrs in a production of Vanqui in affiliation with the Philadelphia Opera Company, and the premiere of Egypt’s Nights, in affiliation with Opera North.

=== ''The Griffin'' ===

''The Griffin'' is an annual literary journal sponsored by Gwynedd Mercy University. It prints poetry, short stories, short plays, and essays. It comes out in the spring.<ref></ref>

== Special Programs and Services ==


== Special programs and services ==
=== Valie Genuardi Hobbit House === === Valie Genuardi Hobbit House ===


The Valie Genuardi Hobbit House is a child development nursery school (ages 3 and 4) where the age groups work and play together in a family atmosphere. The Valie Genuardi Hobbit House is a child development nursery school (ages 3–5) where the age groups work and play together in a family atmosphere.


Located in the college's Trocaire building, the Hobbit House ] extends hands-on experience to early childhood development and ] majors currently enrolled at the ]. Fulfilling its mission to raise a child’s awareness of his/her surrounding natural environment, the Hobbit House opens all field trips and special occasions to Gwynedd-Mercy ] and ] who wish to attend. Located in the college's Trocaire building, the Hobbit House ] extends hands-on experience to early childhood development and ] majors currently enrolled at the ]. Fulfilling its mission to raise a child's awareness of his/her surrounding natural environment, the Hobbit House opens all field trips and special occasions to Gwynedd-Mercy ] and ] who wish to attend.


As of October 19, 2012 the Valie Genuardi Hobbit House was licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools. As of October 19, 2012, the Valie Genuardi Hobbit House was licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools.


=== Upward Bound === === Upward Bound ===
A comprehensive, pre-college preparatory program designed to aid high school students interested in ], Gwynedd-Mercy offers eligible, Diocesan-city-schooled participants a five-week, summer residential stay on-campus. Program offerings include academic instruction in ], ] and ]; tutorial and counseling services; ]/] workshops; ] information; visits to ]; and cultural and social activities. A comprehensive, pre-college preparatory program designed to aid high school students interested in ], Gwynedd-Mercy offers eligible, Diocesan-city-schooled participants a five-week, summer residential stay on-campus. Program offerings include academic instruction in ], ] and English; tutorial and counseling services; ]/] workshops; ] information; visits to ]; and cultural and social activities.


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Gwynedd Mercy University
Former nameGwynedd Mercy College (1948–2013)
MottoVeritas et Misericordia
Motto in EnglishTruth and Mercy
TypePrivate university
Established1948; 77 years ago (1948)
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
Academic affiliationsCMHE
ACCU
MSA
NAICU
CIC
PresidentDeanne D'Emilio
Academic staff81 full-time, 196 part-time
Undergraduates2,020
Postgraduates627
LocationGwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, U.S.
40°11′53″N 75°14′10″W / 40.198°N 75.236°W / 40.198; -75.236
CampusSuburban, 314 acres (127 ha)
Colors    Red and gold
NicknameGriffins
Sporting affiliationsNCAA Division III – Atlantic East
MascotM.E.R.V
Websitewww.gmercyu.edu

Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is a private Roman Catholic university in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania. It occupies a 160-acre (65-hectare) campus in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Gwynedd Mercy University was founded in 1948, as Gwynedd-Mercy College, by the Sisters of Mercy as a junior college. In 1963 the college was rechartered as a baccalaureate institution. The school later renamed itself Gwynedd Mercy University. GMercyU offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing, education, business, and the arts & sciences.

History

Dating to the early 1900s, the grounds were originally owned by Frances Bond, an investment banker, and were known as Willowbrook Farm. The farm hosted a large Gregorian mansion, formal gardens and outbuildings that were designed by Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer, the architect of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The mansion is over one hundred years old and was the home of the Bonds; it is still in use by the university today as Assumption Hall.

For a time Frances' son and respected ornithologist James Bond lived on the land. When birdwatcher and author Ian Fleming needed a name for his famous protagonist he turned to a notable bird-watching guide written by Bond. "I was looking for a name for my hero – nothing like Peregrine Carruthers or 'Standfast' Maltravers - and I found it on the cover of Birds of the West Indies by James Bond," wrote Fleming in the book Ian Fleming Introduces Jamaica.

Frances Bond's wife Margaret died in 1910, a few years after the Gregorian Mansion was finished in 1906–1907. Two years after her death, Bond sold Willowbrook Farm to Roland and Anita Taylor. The couple renamed the farm Treweryn, after the creek that flows through the property. Mr. Taylor was an enthusiastic landscaper who planted many ornamental trees and shrubs, including 53 varieties of Rhododendron. After the death of the Taylors, their daughters sold the mansion, outbuildings and additional land to the Sisters of Mercy in 1948.

Academics

Espousing the ideals of a liberal education, the university offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in more than 40 programs. The university also offers master's degrees, post-masters certificates, and doctorate-level degrees. Gwynedd Mercy University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Facilities

  • Keiss Library and Academic Resource Center.
  • The Lincoln Library in Assumption Hall contains a large adjunct collection of books on Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War.
  • Julia Ball Auditorium, a small-in-the-round theater.
  • Frances M. Maguire Hall is home to the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions, natural science, and math and computational science.
  • University Hall houses the Schools of Business and Education.
  • Four residential-halls, Alexandria (built in January 2006), Siena, St. Brigid and Loyola, provide on-campus housing to students.

Athletics

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Gwynedd Mercy is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Atlantic East Conference (AEC) with 19 sports teams that compete at NCAA Division III level. In the spring of 2009, Gwynedd Mercy opened its doors to a new turf athletic multi-purpose stadium and the addition of Men's Lacrosse to their athletic department. The Griffins most successful athletic program is Women's Basketball, which captured the CSAC championships in 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2012. Men's Basketball captured the title in 1999, 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2016. The Gwynedd Mercy Women's Soccer team won their only title in 2001. The Griffin Baseball team has had back-to-back championship seasons in 2000 and 2001, then again in 2007 and 2008. Men's Cross-Country team has won four consecutive league championships from 2008 to 2011. The Women Griffins ran to a title in 2009 in Cross-Country. The Women's Tennis team has gone on to win four consecutive league championships from 2009 to 2012. The field hockey team has won the past four CSAC championships, in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.

The 160-acre (65-hectare) campus has outdoor tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, and playing fields for softball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer and field hockey. The Griffin Complex, the university's multimillion-dollar sports facility, contains a full-size collegiate basketball court; an indoor track; an aerobics room; racquetball, volleyball and wallyball courts; a weight room.

Student life

The Voices of Gwynedd

The Voices of Gwynedd is a choir composed of full- and part-time students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Gwynedd Mercy University.

Special programs and services

Valie Genuardi Hobbit House

The Valie Genuardi Hobbit House is a child development nursery school (ages 3–5) where the age groups work and play together in a family atmosphere.

Located in the college's Trocaire building, the Hobbit House preschool extends hands-on experience to early childhood development and nursing majors currently enrolled at the college. Fulfilling its mission to raise a child's awareness of his/her surrounding natural environment, the Hobbit House opens all field trips and special occasions to Gwynedd-Mercy students and parents who wish to attend.

As of October 19, 2012, the Valie Genuardi Hobbit House was licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Academic Schools.

Upward Bound

A comprehensive, pre-college preparatory program designed to aid high school students interested in higher education, Gwynedd-Mercy offers eligible, Diocesan-city-schooled participants a five-week, summer residential stay on-campus. Program offerings include academic instruction in mathematics, science and English; tutorial and counseling services; PSAT/SAT workshops; financial aid information; visits to colleges; and cultural and social activities.

See also

References

  1. "History & Heritage". gmercyu.edu. Gwynedd Mercy. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  2. "About GMercyU". retrieved April 19, 2022
  3. "History & Heritage | Gwynedd Mercy University | Pennsylvania". www.gmercyu.edu. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  4. ^ Bogaert, Pauline Pinard "Walled Garden Thrives After Rejuvenation But Could Use A Cleanup". retrieved August 21, 2012

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John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls
La Salle College HS
Lansdale Catholic
Little Flower
Malvern Prep
Mercy Career & Technical
Merion Mercy Acad.
Monsignor Bonner
Mount Saint Joseph Acad.
Nazareth Acad.
Pope John Paul II
Roman Catholic HS for Boys
Saint Basil Academy
Saint Joseph's Prep
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti
St. Hubert Catholic High School for Girls
Villa Joseph Marie
Villa Maria Academy
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Joseph A. Pepe
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Francis Brennan
Edwin Byrne
George Aloysius Carrell
Hubert James Cartwright
Joseph M. Corrigan
Joseph Thomas Daley
Edmond John Fitzmaurice
John Edmund Fitzmaurice
John Patrick Foley
Francis Xavier Gartland
Daniel James Gercke
Michael Hurley
Ignatius Frederick Horstmann
John Hughes
Francis Edward Hyland
Francis W. Kelly
Thomas Francis Kennedy
Philip R. McDevitt
Thomas Joseph McDonough
Thomas McGovern
Eugene J. McGuinness
William Matthews
John Joseph O'Connor
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Jeremiah F. Shanahan
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Francis X. DiLorenzo
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