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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is Chicago's first Catholic university. Today, the University serves 3,800 students from 40 different states and 10 different countries, offering high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs and leadership and service opportunities, educating students for competence, character and career success.

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Message from the President

Dr. Laurie Joyner

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ kicked off 2019 with a splash! In January, we were ranked No. 3 by U.S. News & World Report for having the "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs," which speaks volumes for our School of Nursing and Health Sciences. We also announced our first day of giving. We are proud to present We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day to be held on March 27, in conjunction with our Mission Day. By bringing these events together, we celebrate our Mercy heritage and charism, while encouraging annual giving to ensure we continue to deliver on the promise of a Mercy education. I invite you to join in recognizing our noble Mercy mission by participating in the activities of the day and contributing to a successful day of giving.

Best Regards,

Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
President


»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Hosts Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Expo on March 5

Research Expo

The Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Initiative reflects »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's leadership commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship. To celebrate the scholarly contributions made by faculty, staff and students, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ will host its second Research Expo from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Shannon Center on Tuesday, March 5. Read more.


»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Board of Trustees Extends President Joyner's Contract

The »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Board of Trustees has approved an extension to the contract of »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ President Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D. Dr. Joyner became the 20th president of »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ in 2017. Read more.


»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Ranks Among 2019 "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs"

U.S. News & World Report's "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs"

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's School of Nursing and Health Sciences recently earned the No. 3 ranking by U.S. News & World Report's 2019 "Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs." »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's School of Nursing and Health Sciences has ranked in the top three for best online graduate nursing programs six consecutive years. Read more.


»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Creates New Lab in Shannon Center for Students and Community

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is dedicated to continuously evolving the ways in which it educates its students, which has recently included the creation of the new Exercise Science and Sports and Fitness Administration programs. In both of these programs, students gain knowledge about health and physical preparedness in the setting of the recently renovated Human Performance Lab in the Shannon Center. Read more.


No. 21 Cougars beat IU-South Bend; Hallberg wins 500th

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Women's Basketball Team

Women's basketball head coach Bob Hallberg earned his 500th victory on the Saint Xavier bench Saturday afternoon, as the 21st-ranked Cougars dominated on the defensive end of the court in a 73-44 road win at Indiana-South Bend.


»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Alumnus Awarded Sierra Club California's "Emerging Leaders" Award

»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ alumnus Chance Cutrano '15 was recently awarded the Sierra Club California's inaugural "Emerging Leaders" Award for outstanding contributions to conservation and politics by someone under the age of 30. Read more.


Join the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Community for We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day on March 27

We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day

In celebration with the annual tradition of Mission Day, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's first day of giving -- We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day -- will be on March 27, 2019. This event is a 24-hour participation-driven effort, celebrating 173 years of providing a quality Mercy education to our deserving and talented students. Read more.


Upcoming Events and Important Dates


February 26 -- Cougars in Technology: Alumni/Student Networking Night
6:30-8 p.m., Butler Reception Room

February 27 -- Trivia Night at Gilhooley's
7-9 p.m., Gilhooley's Grande Saloon

March 1 -- Halfway to Homecoming
6 p.m., 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th Street, Merrionette Park

March 1 -- Men's Volleyball vs. Maranatha Baptist Bible College
7 p.m., Shannon Center

MarchÌý5 -- Research Expo
4-6Ìýp.m., Shannon Center

Visit the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Calendar to see more events!