Articles from Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree beginning Fall 2026, creating a faster path for highly skilled, compassionate nurses to enter a workforce facing significant shortages.

Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of the Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC), a 63,000-square-foot academic building that will transform the preparation of healthcare professionals. The unveiling comes at a critical time as nearly one in five nursing positions in Pennsylvania remain vacant, with similar shortages affecting other health disciplines.

Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving criminal justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement.

Deepening its commitment to meeting the next great need, Gwynedd Mercy University is forging a new path in healthcare education with its Compassionate Care Collaborative. This initiative will leverage GMercyU’s strength in healthcare education and the opening of the new Frances M. Maguire ’55 Healthcare Innovation Center (HIC) to partner with healthcare systems, providers, non-profits and entrepreneurs to build the pipeline of qualified healthcare workers, address workforce development needs, seize opportunities to improve equity and access to quality healthcare, and improve patient outcomes through a holistic approach to patient care.

Gwynedd Mercy University recently appointed Stephen Grieco, DMA as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Grieco will assume his new role on June 1.

Gwynedd Mercy University has appointed Jennifer Ginnetti, MBA, CPA, as Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Ginnetti has been filling the role on an interim basis since December when the prior CFO left to take a similar position at a larger university.

Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) is launching a three-year Bachelor of Science degree program with certification in either Early Education or Special Education. The new program, beginning in the fall semester of 2025, will fast-track highly skilled, compassionate educators into a workforce facing significant shortages.

More than half of American adults (59%) believe using artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in diagnosis and treatment will result in better health outcomes for patients and reduce the cost of healthcare (57%) within the next decade, according to a survey conducted on behalf of Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) by The Harris Poll.

Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Respiratory Care Program was recently recognized with The President's Award for Excellence in Credentialing Success from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). This prestigious award underscores the program's commitment to addressing the pressing demand for skilled respiratory therapists amid rising challenges in lung health.

Gwynedd Mercy University is excited to name Jane H. Tang, PhD, RN, NE-BC as the new Dean of the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. She will succeed Dr. Ann Phalen, who recently left the University after serving in the role since 2018. Dr. Tang assumes her new role today.

Gwynedd Mercy University has named Heather L. Meier, CPA as its next Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer. James Trusdell, MBA who has held the Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO role since March 2020 will transition to a newly created Chief Operations Officer (COO) role at the University. Both will assume their new roles on November 9.

Gwynedd Mercy University will present philanthropist Leigh Middleton with an Honorary Degree at the University’s Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 14. Middleton also will serve as the University’s Undergraduate Commencement speaker.

One of Gwynedd Mercy University’s own, River Rouge School District superintendent Derrick R. Coleman, Ed.D., will deliver the keynote address at the 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 14.

Gwynedd Mercy University today announced a transformational $10 million gift from The Maguire Foundation to build the Frances M. Maguire Healthcare Innovation Campus on its main campus in Gwynedd Valley.