Mercyhurst University is a fully accredited four-year Catholic institution founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy. Grounded in the ideals of service hospitality and entrepreneurship that inspired our founders a Mercyhurst education encourages the development of lifelong passions and engagement with the larger world. Inspired by our motto “Carpe Diem,” our faculty and students embrace innovation and leadership in service as they make a difference within our gates and around the world.