The Academic Success Center

Meet the Staff

Where to Find Us

The Academic Success Center is on the third floor of McQuade Library. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and evenings by appointment.

For general questions, please email or call us at 978-837-5278. Individual contact information is listed below.

Our Staff

Peter Ellard
Vice President and Dean for Student Outcomes
Sarah Anderton
Academic Success Coach/Learning Specialist, Promise
Kelley Bateman
Compass Academic Success Coach, Compass Program
Carlene Bell-Flanagan
Academic Accommodation Assistant, Accessibility Services
Catherine Chandler
Assistant Director, Engagement, Training & Tech
Nora Cochrane
Director, Compass Program
Robert Conceison
Compass Critical Inquiry Lab Instructor
Jennifer Evans
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Kristy Forrest ’15, MEd’16
Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Academic Success Center
Jonathan Grossman
Assistant Director of Student Success, Tutoring & Mathematics Center
Kait Hollinger
Academic Success Coach/Learning Specialist, Promise
Chip Kennedy
Assistant Director, Accessibility Services
Robert Koch
Assistant Dean Student Success
Kelly Maccario
Administrative Assistant, Academic Success Center
Diana Marginean
Postdoctoral Fellow, Compass Program
Michael Mascolo
Academic Director, Compass Program
Christine McLaughlin
Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Academic Success
Diane Shaw
Associate Dean of Student Success: Director, Academic Support & Advising
Jennifer Stach
Compass Success Coach, Compass Program
Annette Visconti
Director, Office of Vice President & Dean, Student Outcomes & Success

<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,396/ignore_cropper/1/23075_4df2dfe9-53af-0aba-4d52-58b31d1afcf4.rev.1634915983.png'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5165-merrimack-named-apple-distinguished-school-for"><h3>Merrimack Named Apple Distinguished School for Second Time</h3></a> <p>Since 2018, Merrimack College has been transforming the student experience through the integration of technology in our teaching, learning and campus design as an <a href="/about/offices_services/office-of-the-provost/center-for-excellence-in-teaching-and-learning/mobile-merrimack/">Apple Distinguished School</a>. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,396/ignore_cropper/1/23075_4df2dfe9-53af-0aba-4d52-58b31d1afcf4.rev.1634915983.png 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,800,396/ignore_cropper/1/23075_4df2dfe9-53af-0aba-4d52-58b31d1afcf4.rev.1634915983.png" alt="Merrimack College has been named an Apple Distinguished school for the second time." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1920,1280/ignore_cropper/1/23124_MC_vs_Lehigh_M_Hoops_11192021764.rev.1637601940.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5173-mens-basketball-rocks-lehigh-in-inaugural-game-at"><h3>Men’s Basketball Rocks Lehigh in Inaugural Game at Lawler Arena</h3></a> <p>Merrimack Men’s Basketball played their first game in <a href="https://twitter.com/MC_Athletics/status/1453826709787131909" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawler Arena</a> on Friday, Nov. 19. The Warriors came out strong to pull out a win against Lehigh University. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1920,1280/ignore_cropper/1/23124_MC_vs_Lehigh_M_Hoops_11192021764.rev.1637601940.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1920,1280/ignore_cropper/1/23124_MC_vs_Lehigh_M_Hoops_11192021764.rev.1637601940.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1920,1280/ignore_cropper/1/23124_MC_vs_Lehigh_M_Hoops_11192021764.rev.1637601940.jpg" alt="Men’s Basketball pulls out a win against Lehigh University in first-ever game in Lawler Arena." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22254_band1.rev.1612985404.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5009-bring-on-the-merrimack-college-marching-band"><h3>Bring on the Merrimack College Marching Band</h3></a> <p>Merrimack has launched its inaugural marching band to accompany the College’s Division I athletic program. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22254_band1.rev.1612985404.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22254_band1.rev.1612985404.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22254_band1.rev.1612985404.jpg" alt="The Merrimack College Marching Band launched with 40 members and plans to grow to around 100 members who will provide entertainment at Merrimack’s Division I sports events." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23049_Banners.rev.1634142354.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5161-graphic-design-majors-create-banners-for-austin"><h3>Graphic Design Majors Create Banners for Austin Hall Chapel</h3></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When the stain-glass windows in the Austin Hall Chapel were replaced during renovations, campus leaders called on Merrimack student-artists to contribute original work depicting saints from the Augustinian Tradition.</span> </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23049_Banners.rev.1634142354.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23049_Banners.rev.1634142354.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23049_Banners.rev.1634142354.jpg" alt="Merrimack student-artists create a series of banners to hang in the renovated Austin Hall Chapel." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1059/ignore_cropper/1/23123_jim_MC_Swim_01252020523.rev.1637594050.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5172-merrimack-swimming-earns-first-huge-win-over"><h3>Merrimack Swimming Earns First Huge Win Over Simmons</h3></a> <p>Merrimack <a href="https://merrimackathletics.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women’s Swimming</a> earned their first big win of the season on Saturday, Nov. 20, against Simmons University. The Warriors came out with a hefty lead with a final score of 174-88. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1059/ignore_cropper/1/23123_jim_MC_Swim_01252020523.rev.1637594050.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1059/ignore_cropper/1/23123_jim_MC_Swim_01252020523.rev.1637594050.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1059/ignore_cropper/1/23123_jim_MC_Swim_01252020523.rev.1637594050.jpg" alt="Merrimack Women’s Swimming comes out with a hefty win over Simmons University." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21380_F5_Janet_Ierardi_Twitter.rev.1588791908.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/4921-faculty-fast-five-with-janet-ierardi"><h3>Faculty Fast Five with Janet Ierardi</h3></a> <p>In this week’s edition of “Fast Five: Quick Q&As with Members of the Merrimack Community,” we talk to obstetrics nurse and associate clinical professor of nursing Janet Ierardi who teaches in the <a href="/nursing">nursing program at Merrimack</a>. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21380_F5_Janet_Ierardi_Twitter.rev.1588791908.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21380_F5_Janet_Ierardi_Twitter.rev.1588791908.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21380_F5_Janet_Ierardi_Twitter.rev.1588791908.jpg" alt="The first in her family to attend college, Janet Ierardi has been teaching nursing for more than 15 years and tells her students to "squeeze every drop out of learning."" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21675_LM-FF.rev.1594916487.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/4940-alumni-fast-five-with-nurse-lauren-maher-16"><h3>Alumni Fast Five with Nurse Lauren Maher ’16</h3></a> <p>In this week’s edition of “Fast Five: Quick Q&As with Members of the Merrimack Community,” we talk to alumnus Lauren Maher ’16. Lauren shares her path to becoming a nurse, how Merrimack influenced her career choice and how she’d like to come back and share her knowledge with current nursing students. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21675_LM-FF.rev.1594916487.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21675_LM-FF.rev.1594916487.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/21675_LM-FF.rev.1594916487.jpg" alt="Merrimack alumnus and nurse Lauren Maher '16 advises students to know they don't have to have it all figured out while they are in college." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23109_Chronicle_Twitter_Web.rev.1636740323.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5171-merrimack-ranks-among-chronicle-of-higher"><h3>Merrimack Ranks Among Chronicle of Higher Education’s Top 10 Fastest-Growing Colleges</h3></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merrimack College was</span> <a href="https://www.chronicle.com/article/fastest-growing-colleges-2009-19"><span style="font-weight: 400;">recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">as the 10th fastest-growing private nonprofit institution in the Master’s category out of 347 colleges and universities. Over the 10-year period from 2009-2019, Merrimack’s overall enrollment has increased by 148%.</span> </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23109_Chronicle_Twitter_Web.rev.1636740323.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23109_Chronicle_Twitter_Web.rev.1636740323.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23109_Chronicle_Twitter_Web.rev.1636740323.jpg" alt="Merrimack recognized as the 10th fastest-growing private nonprofit institution." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23085_40Under40_Web_Twitter.rev.1635425621.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5167-merrimack-alumnus-named-to-boston-business"><h3>Merrimack Alumnus Named to Boston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 List</h3></a> <p>Adam Martel ’05 is the CEO and co-founder of <a href="https://www.gravyty.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gravyty</a>, a company that works to empower nonprofits with accessible technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This year, he was named to the <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2021/08/31/bbj-announces-this-year-s-40-under-40.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Business Journal (BBJ) 40 Under 40 list</a>. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23085_40Under40_Web_Twitter.rev.1635425621.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23085_40Under40_Web_Twitter.rev.1635425621.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23085_40Under40_Web_Twitter.rev.1635425621.jpg" alt="Adam Martel ’05, co-founder of Gravyty, was named to BBJ’s 40 Under 40 list." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1060/ignore_cropper/1/23084_James_Stankiewicz_MC_vs_Duq_Fball_10022021674.rev.1635350859.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5166-merrimack-footballs-carter-named-to-jerry-rice"><h3>Merrimack Football’s Carter Named to Jerry Rice Award Watch List</h3></a> <p>Merrimack College football redshirt freshman wide receiver, <a href="https://merrimackathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=10889" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jacari Carter</a>, has been named to the Jerry Rice Award watch list, as announced by <a href="https://www.statsperform.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stats Perform</a>. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1060/ignore_cropper/1/23084_James_Stankiewicz_MC_vs_Duq_Fball_10022021674.rev.1635350859.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1060/ignore_cropper/1/23084_James_Stankiewicz_MC_vs_Duq_Fball_10022021674.rev.1635350859.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1884,1060/ignore_cropper/1/23084_James_Stankiewicz_MC_vs_Duq_Fball_10022021674.rev.1635350859.jpg" alt="Merrimack’s Jacari Carter has been named to the Jerry Rice Award Watchlist." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23184_DanielleC_Web.rev.1639585631.png'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5179-merrimack-alumna-slam-dunks-with-miami-heat-event"><h3>Merrimack Alumna Slam Dunks with Miami HEAT Event Services</h3></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Merrimack Alumna Danielle Chabot ’05 has created a strong presence for herself within the sport management world. She sat down with the</span> <a href="https://www.merrimack.edu/office-of-development-and-alumni-relations/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Office of Development and Alumni Relations (ODAR)</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">to share her story.</span> </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23184_DanielleC_Web.rev.1639585631.png 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23184_DanielleC_Web.rev.1639585631.png" alt="Danielle Chabot ’05 has made a name for herself in the sport management sector with the Miami HEAT." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23060_Amanda_Gilman_-_Provost_-_Web.rev.1634650522.png'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5162-merrimack-alumna-entrepreneur-launches-successful"><h3>Merrimack Alumna, Entrepreneur Launches Successful Snack Company</h3></a> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Amanda Gilman graduated from Merrimack in 2009 and found a unique – and tasty – way to use her skills and expertise in real-world, corporate settings.</span> </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23060_Amanda_Gilman_-_Provost_-_Web.rev.1634650522.png 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23060_Amanda_Gilman_-_Provost_-_Web.rev.1634650522.png" alt="Amanda Gilman ’09 used her background in business and finance to launch AMG Snacks in 2019, a healthy snack for an on-the-go lifestyle." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22925_pha1.rev.1641992218.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5140-merrimack-mens-lacrosse-lends-helping-hand-to"><h3>Merrimack Men’s Lacrosse Lends Helping Hand to Project Home Again</h3></a> <p>On Saturday, Sept. 11, the <a href="https://merrimackathletics.com/sports/mens-lacrosse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Merrimack College men’s lacrosse team</a> spent the day helping <a href="https://www.phama.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Project Home Again</a> (PHA), a non-profit organization that provides low-income families in need with new and gently used household goods. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22925_pha1.rev.1641992218.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22925_pha1.rev.1641992218.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/22925_pha1.rev.1641992218.jpg" alt="The Merrimack men’s lacrosse team helped Project Home Again move their warehouse from Lawrence to Andover." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23183_LH_Twitter_Web.rev.1639582432.jpg'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5178-merrimack-marks-holiday-season-with-the"><h3>Merrimack Marks Holiday Season with the Celebration of Light and Hope, A Beloved Tradition</h3></a> <p><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The campus community came together safely for one of the many beloved traditions of the holiday season, the Celebration of Light and Hope.</span></p></p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23183_LH_Twitter_Web.rev.1639582432.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23183_LH_Twitter_Web.rev.1639582432.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1200,670/ignore_cropper/1/23183_LH_Twitter_Web.rev.1639582432.jpg" alt="Merrimack celebrates the holiday season with the Celebration of Light and Hope." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>
<section class="content-fluid-slider-container content-fluid dark section" style="background:url('/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1920,1080/ignore_cropper/1/22979_CoachRelease.jpg.rev.1632399558.png'); background-size:cover;"><div class="container"><div class="row no-gutters"><div class="col-lg-9"><span class="label">Office of Communications and Marketing</span><a class="hover-yellow" href="/live/news/5141-warriors-return-from-players-to-head-coaches"><h3>Warriors Return, From Players to Head Coaches</h3></a> <p>Merrimack College has named Brian Murphy ’03 and Jen Fox Sargent ’09 as head coaches of the baseball and women’s lacrosse programs respectively, as announced by Director of Athletics <a href="https://merrimackathletics.com/staff-directory/jeremy-gibson/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jeremy Gibson</a>. </p></div><div class="col-lg-3"><div class="d-table h-100 "><div class="d-table-cell align-middle"><picture> <source type="image/png" srcset="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1920,1080/ignore_cropper/1/22979_CoachRelease.jpg.rev.1632399558.png 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/67/width/1000/height/500/crop/1/src_region/0,0,1920,1080/ignore_cropper/1/22979_CoachRelease.jpg.rev.1632399558.png" alt="Former Merrimack athletes return as head coaches of the baseball team and the women’s lacrosse team. " loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div></div></div></div></div></section>

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