Mercy University 75th Anniversary
Mercy’s 75th Anniversary
Shining Bright Since 1950
The 2025-2026 academic year marked a major milestone in Mercy University's journey- our 75th anniversary.
Throughout the year, we celebrated in style with a series of special events for students, faculty, staff, alumni and our surrounding communities.
These celebrations honored our rich history, recognized the achievements that have shaped you we are and looked ahead to the bold aspirations guiding our future. See how we celebrated 75 years of impact, progress and possibility.
A Look Back on Our Anniversary
Read more about our yearlong 75th celebration in the latest Maverick Magazine.
September 2025: Founders’ Festival: 75th Anniversary Kick-off Event
September 20, was a day filled with fun — food trucks, giveaways, games and inflatables, live music, live band karaoke and the dedication ceremony for our new commemorative campus clock. Plus, an amazing drone show finale, where hundreds of drones will lit up the sky over the Hudson River!
October 2025: Faculty Seminar Day
Faculty Seminar Day highlighted teaching innovation across Mercy, with this past fall’s gathering taking place at the Westchester Campus. The fully faculty-led program featured reflections on how teaching practices have evolved, especially meaningful during the University’s 75th anniversary year.
October 2025: Maverick Coin Quest
Starting October 1, it was game on for students, faculty and staff! All month, they searched to find hidden 75th Anniversary coins across Mercy’s three campuses hoping to collect all five coins and win the grand prize.
January 2026: Mercy Moments
An interactive journey through Mercy’s 75-year history, the “Mercy Moments” exhibit invited visitors to explore milestones, artifacts and stories from across the University. The exhibit opened at the Westchester Campus Library before traveling to the Bronx and Manhattan Campuses.
March 2026: Hidden Figures of Mercy
As part of Women’s History Month, the School of Education hosted “Hidden Figures of Mercy: Women Leaders Who Shaped OurUniversity’s Early Years”. The program highlighted the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and their lasting impact on the University’s foundation.
April 2026: Conquer the Trail
Runners gathered at the Westchester Campus on April 18, 2026, for the Conquer the Trail race. The special 7.5K course honored Mercy’s 75th anniversary, blending tradition, community and celebration along the scenic trail.
April 2026: Annual Trustees’ Scholarship Gala
The 45th Annual Trustees’ Scholarship Gala, brought together supporters and honorees to celebrate the transformative power of education while raising critical scholarship funds during Mercy’s 75th anniversary year.
May 2026: Annual Mavie Awards
Celebrating the achievements of Mercy students, faculty and staff, the Annual Mavie Awards took place at the Westchester Campus. In honor of Mercy’s 75th anniversary, three special awards were introduced to spotlight those who embody the spirit and excellence of the University community.
May 2026: Commencement
Proud graduates crossed the stage at the Westchester County Center, marking a defining milestone in their academic journey and the beginning of their next chapter as Mercy alumni.
