Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Merion Mercy Academy for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Merion Mercy Academy, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
(see more)Colleges across the country are recognizing students from Merion Mercy Academy for their on-campus success. Click any achievement to discover alumni from Merion Mercy Academy, view their personalized Merit pages, and learn about what they are accomplishing.
Maguire Scholars
Maguire scholarships are funded by The Maguire Foundation, founded by philanthropists James J. and Frances Maguire. The scholarship program provides graduates selected from 41 Philadelphia-area high schools (many of which are Catholic schools) with "last-dollar" financial support for four years of college at one of 28 partner institutions. Scranton has been a partner school since 2015.

Scholarship -
2019 Jan 9
Dean's List - Fall 2018
Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Fall 2018 semester.

Dean's List -
2019 Jan 28
Fall 2018 Dean's List
The University of Scranton announced nearly 1,600 students were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2018 fall semester.

Dean's List -
2019 Jan 22

Students Named to Dean's and Honors Lists at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus
Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ have been named to the Dean's and Honors Lists for the Spring 2018 semester.

Honors List -
2018 Oct 23

2018 Sophomore Expedition
The Sophomore Expedition is a guaranteed study abroad program. In the spring semester of their sophomore year, students participate in a series of classes to prepare them for the trip. Then they spend 8-10 days traveling as a class to an international destination where they participate in a number of service activites.

Student Excellence -
2018 Oct 3
Student Teachers Begin Fall Teaching Assignments at Area Schools
Twenty-one University of Scranton education majors serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 10 different local schools from the following nine school districts: Lackawanna Trail, Dunmore, Forest City Regional, Mid Valley, Valley View, Blue Ridge, Wayne Highlands, Western Wayne and Wyalusing Area.

Achievement (Other) -
2018 Sep 20
Bloomsburg University Spring 2018 Commencement List
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania congratulates the more than 1,500 students who received their academic degrees on May 12, 2018

Graduation -
2018 Jul 27
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2018 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Dean's List -
2018 Jul 17

UA Announces Graduation List for Spring 2018
The University of Alabama awarded some 5,436 degrees during spring 2018 commencement May 4-6. With a beautiful campus, dozens of challenging academic programs, expert faculty and numerous opportunities for service and growth, The University of Alabama is a place where legends are made. UA offers its students a premier educational, cultural and social experience with more than 200 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. he campus gives students the opportunity to interact with nationally renowned faculty performing cutting-edge research.
Graduation -
2018 Jul 17

Spring 2018 Dean's List
The University of Scranton announced more than 1,650 students were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2018 spring semester.

Dean's List -
2018 Jun 27

Ithaca College Congratulates May 2018 Graduates
Ithaca College congratulates all May 2018 graduates.

Graduation -
2018 Jun 27
Widener University spring 2018 dean's list
Widener University announces students named to spring 2018 dean's list.

Dean's List -
2018 Jun 20
Dean's List- Spring 2018
Students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2018 semester.

Dean's List -
2018 Jun 14

Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program
Thirty-five members of The University of Scranton's class of 2018 to graduate from its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program (SJLA), which is one of Scranton's programs of excellence. Students in SJLA pursue a rigorous education designed to develop enhanced writing, oral and critical-thinking skills through specially designed courses in philosophy, theology and literature.

Honors List -
2018 Jun 8

JMU announces spring 2018 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce the names of the students who made the dean's list for the spring 2018 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899.

Honors List -
2018 Jun 7
University of Scranton Confers Master's and Doctoral Degrees
The University of Scranton conferred nearly 600 master's and doctoral degrees at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 26 in the Byron Recreation Complex. Graduates recognized at the ceremony include those who completed their degree requirements in August and December of 2017, as well as January and May of 2018.

Graduation -
2018 May 29
Students Named to Dean's and Honors Lists at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus
Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ have been named to the Dean's and Honors Lists for the Fall 2017 semester.

Honors List -
2018 May 3
Students inducted into Phi Zeta Kappa and Phi Omega Epsilon honor societies at FDU
Fairleigh Dickinson University students who have been inducted into FDU's Phi Zeta Kappa and Phi Omega Epsilon honor societies for the Fall 2017 semester.

Honor Society -
2018 May 3
University of Scranton Undergraduate Commencement
The University of Scranton conferred more than 890 bachelor's and associate's degrees at its undergraduate commencement on May 27 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Very Reverend Timothy P. Kesicki, S.J., president of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, read the remarks of the principal speaker Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown, who was unable to attend the ceremony in person because he is undergoing treatment for a form of acute leukemia. Both Father Kesicki and Bishop Murry, in absentia, received honorary degrees from the University. Honorary degrees were also presented to Sister Ann Walsh, I.H.M., former CEO and current assistant director of Friends of the Poor; William Whitaker, founding president of the Washington Jesuit Academy, Washington. D.C.; and Cecelia Lynett Haggerty, Times-Shamrock Communications and former University trustee.

Graduation -
2018 May 29

Biology Honor Society Induction
University of Scranton students inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for biology. For induction into the honor society, students must have completed at least three biology courses, maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average in biology, and be in good academic standing at the University. The honor society encourages undergraduate biological research through presentations at conventions, publication in the journal BIOS, and research/travel grants. The University's chapter of the honor society was established in 1994.

Honor Society -
2018 Apr 10

Spring Break Service Trip
Students to participate in six service trips organized by Campus Ministries' Center for Service and Social Justice during spring break.

Community Service -
2018 Mar 14
Cedar Crest College Carmen Twillie Ambar Sophomore Expedition
Cedar Crest College's Sophomore Expedition is a unique program that allows every sophomore who is in good academic and judicial standing to study abroad during spring break at no extra cost. This year's trip is to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from March 3 to March 11, 2018. Travel, lodging and meals are paid for by an anonymous alum. Minus the cost of a passport and visa, it won't cost students anything beyond their regular semester tuition, room and board, and fees.

Student Excellence -
2018 Mar 6
Cedar Crest College Hosts Production of Sister Act
Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that has audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken, this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood.

Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2018 Feb 28
Local Students Named to Dean's List at Loyola University Maryland
Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its fall 2017 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List at Loyola, a student must achieve a minimum QPA of at least 3.500 for the term, provided that, in the term they have successfully completed courses totaling a minimum of 15 credits.

Honors List -
2018 Feb 22
Students Study Abroad through Travel Courses and Service Trips during Intersession 2018
University of Scranton students who studied abroad during the Intersession 2018 semester.

Study Abroad -
2018 Feb 21

University Students Participate in Study Abroad Programs during Spring 2017
University of Scranton students studied abroad during the Spring 2017 semester

Study Abroad -
2018 Feb 21

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for UA Fall 2017 Term
A total of 12,594 students enrolled during the 2017 fall semester at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 or above or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's). The UA Dean's and President's lists recognize full-time undergraduate students. The lists do not apply to graduate students or undergraduate students who take less than a full course load.
Honors List -
2018 Feb 1

President's List
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the president's list for the fall 2017 semester.

Honors List -
2018 Jan 30
JMU announces fall 2017 dean's list
James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the dean's list for the fall 2017 semester.

Honors List -
2018 Jan 30
University of Scranton Fall 2017 Dean's List
The University of Scranton announces more than 1,600 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2017 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence.

Honors List -
2018 Jan 23