Celebrating 75 Years

1947

Land Purchased

Mother Mary Bernard, GMercyU的创始人和首任总裁, 在该地区搜索了可用的房产，并在1946年底决定“格温内斯山谷的房产非常适合我们的目的。.”

The Sisters of Mercy purchase 84.5 acres of property from the Taylor family for $100,000 on May 7, 1947.

母亲写道:“特雷林，格温内斯山谷是我们的了! Thanks be to God! May it exist and be developed from now on only for His Glory!”

At the estate, Mother promptly converts the manor house into a convent and offices, 把谷仓变成教室. 学院于1947年迁至格温内斯谷. 

1948

GMercyU Is Founded

GMercyU, 最初名为格温内德-默西学院, 是在格温内斯谷成立的, Pa, by the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Merion as a junior college.

最初的班级有28人，有7名教职员工/行政人员:, 玛丽·格雷戈里·坎贝尔修女(教务长), Mary John Aloyse修女(注册主任), 玛丽修女(司库), Sister Mary Cecilia, 玛丽·凯瑟琳·工党修女, and Rev. Garrett F. X. Murphy.

Opening Ceremony Held

On Sunday, October 31, 1948, his Eminence, 红衣主教丹尼斯·道格特里在新开的格温尼德-默西初级学院进行了至圣体祝福. 

This ceremony was known as the "28 Roses Ceremony and Reception," with each rose representing a member of the entering class.

In the early years, five courses of study were offered:

• secretarial
• medical-secretarial
• pre-laboratory technician
• merchandising
• liberal arts

First Carol Night

GMercyU举办了第一届颂歌之夜庆祝活动. 这个传统一直延续到今天 Voices of Gwynedd hosting three concerts to kickoff the holiday season. 音乐会之后是现场直播.

1949

First Formal Dance

The first formal dance sponsored by Gwynedd-Mercy Junior College, the Lilac Ball, 是6月3日在巴克莱酒店举行的, 1949.

Students and their dates danced the night away to the Leo Zollo Orchestra.

First Lawn Fete

In 1949, 第一届草坪嘉年华是为了庆祝格温妮德-默西初级学院一年级的结束而组织的.

学生们在摊位上卖各种各样的东西，招待家人和朋友, including children's clothing and handcrafted goods. Other booths contained a tombola, fish pond, and other games of chance. A giant croquet set was made available, and pony rides were offered.

这种有趣的活动一直延续到今天 Fall Fest.

Science Laboratory Built

An addition to the old laundry (formerly 古斯塔夫·马丁大厦) 变成了科学实验室. 

Newspaper Started

The first issue of The Gwynmercian 已出版(2016年停止). 

你可以在这里阅读所有版本.

1950

First Musicale

The Glee Club holds its first musicale. 

今天，格温妮丝之声以一年一度的春季音乐剧延续了这一传统.

First Senior Ball

A Senior Ball was held on February 3, 1950 at the Barclay Hotel. Chuck Gordon and his orchestra provided the entertainment.

First Commencement

The first Commencement ceremony is held on May 31, 1950 with 21 graduates. 

First Harvest Dance

学生们正在享受第一届年度丰收舞会. 以下是格温妮迪版本的节选.

1951

购买招生大楼

伊丽莎白伊利(本姓泰勒)的家于1951年被购买，并命名为圣母慈悲修道院.

It was named Annuciation Hall but today houses the GMercyU招生部. 毗邻的谷仓于1981年改建为联合卫生部门. 

1952

Day Camp Opens

The Treweryn-慈善日营地，第一个夏天开放.

It was later renamed Gwynedd Mercy College Day Camp in 1976. 

1953

玛丽莲宿舍开放

Marylyn E州(校外建筑)是 purchased by the Sisters 并作为学生宿舍开放. 

Photo: 1955

First Masque

First masque, “St. 《摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站》(Joan of Arc)由M. Emmanuel S.M. 

Yearbook Launched

The Coelian yearbook is published (final edition in 2009).  

你可以在这里查看所有版本. 

1954

First Senior Week

First Senior Week features a dinner, hayride, and dance.

Final Approval Granted

该学院的最终批准由宾夕法尼亚州教育委员会授予. 

1955

First Holiday Bazaar

Gwynedd-Mercy Junior College holds its first Holiday Bazaar.

Today, GMercyU 每年举办一次集市 Christmas Tree Lighting event. 

1957

Outdoor Pool Opens

An outdoor pool opened in 1957 for use by Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, the summer camp, and the junior college.

The summer camp, 它已经开放了50多年, offered a healthy environment for many inner-city children.

1958

中部各州认证

Gwynedd-Mercy College earns its first Middle States accreditation.

1959

Second President Named

Sr. Mary Gregory Campbell, RSM, PhD is named the College’s second president.  

Library Opens

卢尔德图书馆(现在的凯斯图书馆)开放. 

图片:1959年出版的《摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站》

ASN Degree Launches

引入护理副学士学位, the first of its kind in a Catholic junior college in the U.S. 

图片:1961年第一届爱生学会毕业班

  

1960

Mercy Honor Society

Gwynedd-Mercy初级学院是Mercy荣誉协会的成员. 

这个协会致力于凯瑟琳·麦考利的理想:忠诚、学识和服务. 一年级，二年级，三年级学生至少3分.2 grade point average, evidence of upholding the mission and values of the University, 对大学和社区有明确的服务承诺.

1963

GMJC Becomes GMC

gwyned - mercy初级学院获得授予学士学位的批准 被重新特许为四年制大学，成为格温内德-默西学院.

彩色玻璃委托制作

Local artist Charles Madden is 委托创造美丽 stained glass 坎贝尔大厅教堂的窗户. 

1964

McAuley Center Opens

The McAuley Academic Center is completed and dedicated.  

1965

Loyola Hall Opens

格温内德仁慈大学的第一个正式宿舍，洛约拉大厅，开放.

如今，这里住着一年级学生.

1966

"Officially" Co-Ed

While the College was never officially an all-girls school, Sister Mary Gregory announces plans to formally become co-ed in the Fall. 

1968

第一学士学位

The College initiates two four-year programs in Nursing and Business. Today, GMercyU offers more than 40 baccalaureate degrees. 

The Gwynedd Journal

The "Gwynedd Journal" publishes faculty and student non-fiction writing. It ran until 1976. 

1969

First Layman Hired

The first layman, Dr. Benedict Paparella, becomes Vice President for Academic Affairs. 

1971

Third President Installed

学院的第三任校长，姐姐伊莎贝尔·凯斯，RSM，博士就职. 她于1971年至1993年任职.

姐姐完成了《摆脱电子游戏mg官方网站》这本书, a biography of the Sisters of Mercy Irish Foundress, Catherine McAuley, 1986年休假的时候. 

1973

Hobbit House Opens

一个学前班，霍比特人之家，在校园里开业. 

1974

CIS Degree Established

Gwynedd-Mercy College and the Maxwell Institute, Inc. establish 麦克斯韦计算机科学学院，提供计算机科学副学士学位. 

Today, GMercyU's 计算机信息科学专业 提供三个浓度: 

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity & Computer Forensics
• Web Design & Multimedia

First Male Graduate

第一位男学生Tom Bodziak毕业了.

1978

Connelly Center Opens

The Josephine C. Connelly Faculty Center (informally called Connelly Faculty Center), is completed and opens.

Today, it houses faculty and staff offices and a new, tiered classroom. 

TODAY Magazine Established

今日校友杂志开始出版.

你可以在这里阅读所有的问题.

1982

First Graduate Program

Gwynedd-Mercy College offers its first graduate program – a degree in nursing.  Today, the University offers more than 35 graduate program options.

1983

Lourdes Library Addition

卢尔德图书馆的扩建是在2008年完成的nd dedicated. 

1988

体育中心破土动工

10月23日，学院新楼破土动工 athletic and conference center. 

1989

James Bond Dies

20世纪初与家人住在圣母升天大厅的詹姆斯·邦德去世.

Bond was the inspiration for the name of the infamous Ian Fleming spy character. Read more about it here.

图片:Isabelle Keiss修女与Mr. and Mrs. 1988年，詹姆斯·邦德参观校园时

1990

Athletic Complex Opens

The new athletic complex, The Griffin Complex, opens.

Today, 它是GMercyU的篮球和排球队以及各种校园传统的所在地, 比如狮鹫疯狂和荣誉集会. 

1991

Fastest-Growing College

Gwynedd-Mercy College is reported to be the fastest-growing local small college. 

In 2023, GMercyU a在美国大学排行榜上取得了有史以来的最高排名.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College Rankings. GMercyU’s position as a national university jumped 71 places, 这是该地区增幅最大的学校，也是全国增幅第六的学校.

1992

Bell Tower

钟楼建成. 

Since then, it has served as a gathering place for the campus community.

Black Student Union

黑人学生会成立. 

黑人学生会的目的是教育学生非裔美国人的历史, culture, and heritage. 

1993

The Gwynedition

The Gwynedition, a 教师和工作人员的双周通讯 begins publication. 

它始于1993年11月，由校长琳达·贝维拉奎(Linda Bevilacqua)修女发起，目的是向在GMercyU工作和教学的人员传达事件和新闻.  

It became an online publication in 2006 and ceased publication in 2013.

MBA Offered

The Business Division co-offers an MBA with Allentown College. 

今天，大学提供了一个 战略管理与领导力MBA and 医疗管理MBA; 以及研究生MBA证书. 

Weekend Nursing Program

周末护理项目是 initiated. 

如今，大学为学生提供三种攻读学士学位的选择: 传统的四年制课程, Accelerated BSN program, and a Weekend BSN program. 

1994

Honors Program Begins

The Honors Program in Liberal Studies is introduced. 荣誉课程致力于提供学术严谨和具有挑战性的课程, 沉浸在文科和理科之中, 献给最聪明、最勤奋的学生.

The Honors Program 致力于维护一种激发真正学习欲望的学术文化. 

第四任总统就职

学院的第四任校长. Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD，就职.

She served as president of Gwynedd-Mercy College from 1993 to 2002. 

 

Glee Club to VOG

The Gle俱乐部更名为“格温妮丝之声”.”

Learn more about the Voices of Gwynedd here. 

1995

Graduate Education Program

GMercyU's first graduate in education program, Master of Science Degree in Educational Administration, is approved. 

Today, GMercyU offers master's, doctorate, and graduate certificates in Education. 

1996

Move to DIII

田径运动从NAIA转移到 NCAA Division III.

Today, GMercyU offers 17 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s athletic programs. 

1997

New Schools Introduced

Gwynedd-Mercy College reorganizes into five new schools:

• School of Allied Health
• 文理学院
• School of Business and Computer Information Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Nursing

ARC Debuts

学术资源中心，现在叫The Student Success Center, opens. 

1998

50th Anniversary

格温内德-默西学院庆祝建校50周年th anniversary. 

1999

The Griffin Launches

The University’s literary journal begins publication. Previously called The Seed, it’s now called The Griffin. 

你可以在这里阅读所有的问题.

棒球和垒球的首秀

GMercyU棒球队和垒球队首次亮相.

Since then, the baseball team has won five conference championships.

Keiss Hall Opens

The Sister Isabelle Keiss Center for Health and Science opens.

今天，它被称为马奎尔大厅，里面有护理、健康专业和科学课程. 

2003

第五任总统就职

学院的第五任校长凯瑟琳 Cieplak Owens, PhD, is inaugurated. She is its first lay president and served until 2017. 

在她的领导下，格温内德-默西学院转型为大学. Dr. 欧文斯领导了本科和研究生阶段新学术课程的发展, including doctoral programs in Nursing and Education; online degree programs; and international programs. 

After completing a Campus Master Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan, 增加了一些新的和翻新的设施，包括一个新的宿舍, new academic building, 新的实验室和技术改进的教室, 翻修后的招生处, 一站式的行政服务和另一个学术服务, 还有一个新的户外运动场. 

2005

Intramurals Begin

格温内德-默西学院引进校内体育项目. Today, the Intramural program offers the following sports and activities:

• Basketball
• Dodgeball
• Flag Football
• Kickball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Volleyball
• Wiffle Ball

Mascot Debuts

第一个正式的学校吉祥物，M.E.R.V. 格里芬被命名并首次亮相. 

2006

Alexandria Hall Opens

A new residence hall, 亚历山大大厅将于明年1月开放. 

2009

Turf Field Opens

一个新的户外运动场已经建成. 

它是GMercyU的长曲棍球、曲棍球、足球、田径和越野赛队的所在地.

Nursing School Renamed

The School of Nursing is renamed to the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing. 

2012

Nursing & Allied Health Consolidate

The Schools of Nursing and Allied Health professions consolidate, becoming the Frances M. 马奎尔护理和卫生专业学校. 

大学礼堂开始动工

古斯塔夫·马丁大楼被拆除，为一座新的学术大楼腾出空间. 新教学楼举行奠基仪式，后来被命名为大学礼堂. 

2013

First Doctoral Program

GMercyU is approved to offer its first doctoral program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). 

University Status Achieved

9月，学院获得大学地位，更名为格温内德仁慈大学. 

Learning Commons

Keiss Library is 重新配置以包含新的共享学习. 

2014

University Hall Opens

商业和教育学院所在的大学大厅开放.

EdD Launches

GMercyU launches its groundbreaking Doctorate in Educational Leadership (EdD), which is now 他是教育学项目的领导者 graduation rate of 76% vs. 三到四年内全国平均水平为11%. 

2015

Maguire Hall Renamed

The home of the Frances M. 马奎尔护理和卫生专业学院正式命名为弗朗西斯M. Maguire Hall. 

2017

Sixth President Named

GMercyU welcomes Deanne H. D'Emilio, JD, as the sixth president of the University. 

2018

East Campus

GMercyU announces the purchase of its new East Campus, a 154-acre property adjacent to its main campus. 

2019

Historical Commencement

The University holds the largest Commencement in its history, 向880多名毕业生颁发学位. 

2020

Response to Pandemic

GMercyU donates medical supplies to area hospitals at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

DEI Office Opens

The 多元平等办公室 & Inclusion opens. 

2021

School Consolidation

The University consolidates the programs within the School of Graduate and Professional Studies into its three other schools. 该大学现在有三个学院:艺术与科学学院, 商业与教育学院, and the Frances M. 马奎尔护理和卫生专业学校.  

Student Services Renamed

学生服务部门更名为 学生参与办公室, featuring dozens of clubs, leadership activities, and more. 

2022

East Campus Sold

GMercyU sells East Campus to a company 这支持了生命科学领域的进步. 

Transformational Gift

GMercyU announces a transformational $10 million gift from the Maguire Foundation to build the Frances M. 马奎尔医疗创新中心. 

2023

Loyola Hall Renos

洛约拉大厅经历了广泛的翻新. 

Reopened in August 2023, 现在每个房间都安装了新的空调设备, micro-fridges, 还有新的家具和地板, while the much-loved and spacious wardrobes were preserved.

升级还包括房间和公共区域的所有新照明装置, new interior paint, improved lounge areas, 以及整个大楼的超高速无线网络. 雷诺斯的外墙将于今年秋天开始. 

HIC Groundbreaking

The University 在未来的弗朗西斯M. 马奎尔医疗创新中心. 这个未来最先进的医疗保健创新中心将满足当今和未来的医疗保健需求, with the goal of improving access and equity for all.

Here, 技术进步将与富有同情心的医疗心态融合在一起, and healthcare majors will collaborate with Social Work, Psychology, 计算机信息科学和许多其他专业的学生，因为他们学习倡导“整体”病人.