News Archive
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Governor’s Office Recognizes Merrimack’s Early College Program
Merrimack College’s Early College Program was one of four colleges and universities in Massachusetts to receive state designation from the Baker-Polito Administration recognizing the institution’s work preparing disadvantaged high school students for college academics at no cost to their families, while earning credits toward graduation.
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Three Faculty Members Promoted to Full Professor in Fall 2018
Congratulations to Kevin Finn, Ed.D. (School of Health Sciences), Christina Hardway, Ph.D. (School of Liberal Arts), and Janine M. LeBlanc-Straceski, Ph.D. (School of Science and Engineering) – all of whom are being promoted from associate professor to full professor this Fall 2018.
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Professor Completes 500-Mile Pilgrimage in Spain On Foot
In August 1968, 15-year-old Warren Kay and his friend completed a 250-mile run in four days, from Midland Park, New Jersey to Washington, D.C. Now a professor of religious and theological studies at Merrimack, Kay recently commemorated the 50th anniversary of that achievement by trekking more than 500 miles along the northern coast of Spain as part of a pilgrimage to the city of Santiago de Compostela.
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Austin Scholars Living-Learning Community Nearly Doubles in Size
The Austin Scholars living-learning community is nearly doubling in size from 67 last year to 121 freshmen for the coming year, including commuters for the first time.
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Campus Opens Doors for Area Police Training
Merrimack College hosted police from Boston, North Andover, New Hampshire and even Connecticut for two days this July while they conducted trainings for their dogs that sniff out explosives and narcotics.
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Merrimack Alum Works Front Line of Major TV News Outlet
Brittany Dempsey ’17 always thought working in broadcast television was an unobtainable goal. After transferring to Merrimack midway through her freshmen year and becoming immersed in the Communication and Media Department, she saw her future in journalism taking shape.
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Merrimack Grad Works Front Line of Major TV News Outlet
Brittany Dempsey ’17 always thought working in broadcast television was an unobtainable goal. After transferring to Merrimack midway through her freshmen year and becoming immersed in the Communication and Media Department, she saw her future in journalism taking shape.
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Hands to Help Summer Camp Empowers Young Lives
In just a week’s time, the employees and volunteers at the Hands to Help and St. Mary of the Assumption Summer Camp can see the growth in behavior among their campers
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Merrimack Recognized as Bloomberg Certified Experiential Learning Partner
Merrimack College was recently designated a Bloomberg Certified Experiential Learning Partner (ELP) – a recognition that highlights the leadership role of the Girard School of Business in business education.
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“Hands to Help” Collecting Donations of Back to School Supplies
The Merrimack community is coming together in its annual drive to collect school supplies for economically disadvantaged children of Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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Working and Wellness Focus of Two New Living Learning Communities
Starting this fall, Merrimack will kick off two new Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) that will enable students who share academic interests to attend classes, workshops, and social events together.
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Merrimack Students Brought ‘Hope and Light’ to Ecuador During Immersion Trip
Associate Professor Anne Flaherty and Augustinian Volunteer Maggie Morrin recently led eight Merrimack students to Ecuador, to expand their personal horizons and spread hope to the less fortunate.
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Jim Connell ’91, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
When Jim Connell was just 10 years old, he knew he was going to attend Merrimack College. As the youngest of 10 kids, who all attended Merrimack before him, it was destiny. His parents wanted a reputable Catholic college that was nearby, and Merrimack fit the bill.
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Governor Baker Congratulates MC Lacrosse Team at State House
Merrimack was hosted by the Office of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker as part of the team’s recent visit to the State House in Boston.
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MC Filmmaker-Sisters Win Raves for Golf Film
The Reilly sisters, Emily and Hannah ’21, came up short in their bid to win New England Sports Network’s video production contest for the popular “NESN Next Producer” television show — but won the hearts of viewers across the region who voted the Reillys their fan favorite.
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Eye Tracker Technology Uncovers What People Fixate On
Faculty and students at Merrimack College are using a sophisticated tool — the eye tracker — to evaluate various eye movements.
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Merrimack Awarded $100,000 from a Cummings Foundation Grant
Merrimack is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through the Cummings Foundation’s “100K for 100” program.
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Welcomed Home: Reunion Brings More Than 500 Alumni and Guests to Campus
Merrimack’s Reunion weekend brought more than 500 alumni and guests back to campus, with more than 120 attendees staying on campus in the North Residential Village.
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$118K Student-Managed Investment Fund Showcases Commitment to Applied Learning
In the ultimate model of applied learning, eight Merrimack College students have been managing a robust $118,000 financial portfolio with the launch of the Merrimack Investment Fund – the college’s first-ever student-managed investment portfolio.
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Professor’s Study Published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Juliana Cohen, Sc.D., assistant professor of health sciences at Merrimack, was recently published in the June issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine for her research addressing sugar intake during pregnancy.
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Merrimack Celebrates 68th Commencement with the Class of 2018
Merrimack College celebrated its 68th Commencement and for the first time held the ceremony outdoors at the new Merrimack Stadium for 889 students, including 657 undergraduates and 232 graduate students May 20.
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Mike Lamagna ’11, Founder, Long Wharf Supply Co.
“As a business major, I had a strong interest in finance and investments. I was always curious about how ideas or start-ups got off the ground and grew into well-known businesses. The more I learned about the venture capital/private equity space, the more intrigued I became with the idea of funding early-stage companies.”
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Soon-to-Be Merrimack Grad Heading to Colombia After Commencement
After graduation, Kenney Tran ’18 won’t be sitting behind a desk in an office, but instead will head to another continent - the trenches of Colombia, South America to serve as a business volunteer teaching in high school and working with nonprofits near Bogota.
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Early Action Applicant Scripting His Future at Merrimack
Ryan Giggey has known since he was a young boy that he wants to attend Merrimack College.
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Health Sciences Majors Network with Alumni
The O’Brien Center for Career Development wrapped up its series of undergraduate networking breakfasts by hosting a meeting between 53 School of Health Sciences majors and six industry professionals who are alumni.
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Issue 24 - The Broadsheet
This issue: Poetry, Sanity, and the Fifth Annual English Award Ceremony; Guest Speaker Tanya Larkin Guides Majors along an Important Path; Sigma Tau Delta Conference 2018; The Cryptic Manson of Heaven Upside Down; Creating a Life in the Automated Future: Mark Cuban on the Liberal Arts.
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Merrimack Music Jam Weekend III
Featuring: Mackapella, Merrimack Concert Band, Merrimack Concert Choir and Merrimack Jazz Ensemble
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Rejuvenated Campus Kitchen Creates a Recipe for a Satisfying Future
The Merrimack chapter of the Campus Kitchen hunger relief program enjoyed renewed energy and effectiveness helping to serve the food-insecure using a new leadership model this year that is designed to be sustainable going forward.
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New York City Alumni Welcome Business Dean and Students
A group of Merrimack students, faculty members, and Dean Catherine Usoff from the Girard School of Business recently traveled to Manhattan to visit three alumni worksites and learn more about the finance industry.
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Author Claire Messud Comes to The Writers House on April 17
Messud has penned six novels including her most recent “The Burning Girl” and “The Woman Upstairs.” She will be the writer-in-residence for The Writers House April 17.
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Aug 8, 2018 —
Merrimack College’s Early College Program was one of four colleges and universities in Massachusetts to receive state designation from the Baker-Polito Administration recognizing the institution’s work preparing disadvantaged high school students for college academics at no cost to their families, while earning credits toward graduation.
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Jul 30, 2018 —
The Austin Scholars living-learning community is nearly doubling in size from 67 last year to 121 freshmen for the coming year, including commuters for the first time.
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Jul 23, 2018 —
In just a week’s time, the employees and volunteers at the Hands to Help and St. Mary of the Assumption Summer Camp can see the growth in behavior among their campers
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Jun 25, 2018 —
Starting this fall, Merrimack will kick off two new Living and Learning Communities (LLCs) that will enable students who share academic interests to attend classes, workshops, and social events together.
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Jun 13, 2018 —
The Reilly sisters, Emily and Hannah ’21, came up short in their bid to win New England Sports Network’s video production contest for the popular “NESN Next Producer” television show — but won the hearts of viewers across the region who voted the Reillys their fan favorite.
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Jun 5, 2018 —
Merrimack’s Reunion weekend brought more than 500 alumni and guests back to campus, with more than 120 attendees staying on campus in the North Residential Village.
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Aug 7, 2018 —
Congratulations to Kevin Finn, Ed.D. (School of Health Sciences), Christina Hardway, Ph.D. (School of Liberal Arts), and Janine M. LeBlanc-Straceski, Ph.D. (School of Science and Engineering) – all of whom are being promoted from associate professor to full professor this Fall 2018.
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Jul 25, 2018 —
Merrimack College hosted police from Boston, North Andover, New Hampshire and even Connecticut for two days this July while they conducted trainings for their dogs that sniff out explosives and narcotics.
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Jul 11, 2018 —
Merrimack College was recently designated a Bloomberg Certified Experiential Learning Partner (ELP) – a recognition that highlights the leadership role of the Girard School of Business in business education.
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Jun 21, 2018 —
Associate Professor Anne Flaherty and Augustinian Volunteer Maggie Morrin recently led eight Merrimack students to Ecuador, to expand their personal horizons and spread hope to the less fortunate.
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Jun 11, 2018 —
Faculty and students at Merrimack College are using a sophisticated tool — the eye tracker — to evaluate various eye movements.
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Aug 2, 2018 —
In August 1968, 15-year-old Warren Kay and his friend completed a 250-mile run in four days, from Midland Park, New Jersey to Washington, D.C. Now a professor of religious and theological studies at Merrimack, Kay recently commemorated the 50th anniversary of that achievement by trekking more than 500 miles along the northern coast of Spain as part of a pilgrimage to the city of Santiago de Compostela.
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Jul 24, 2018 —
Brittany Dempsey ’17 always thought working in broadcast television was an unobtainable goal. After transferring to Merrimack midway through her freshmen year and becoming immersed in the Communication and Media Department, she saw her future in journalism taking shape.
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Jun 28, 2018 —
The Merrimack community is coming together in its annual drive to collect school supplies for economically disadvantaged children of Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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Jun 18, 2018 —
Merrimack was hosted by the Office of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker as part of the team’s recent visit to the State House in Boston.
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Jun 6, 2018 —
Merrimack is one of 100 local nonprofits to receive grants of $100,000 each through the Cummings Foundation’s “100K for 100” program.