The Cougar's History
Greg and I have spent quite a bit of time here and I think I speak for both of us when I say Misericordia University is not only an Intitution for higher learning but also an Experience! So come here try it out and I firmly believe that you''ll understand what we are talking about. Well, this is a college kid's perspective about a really awesome university. Hope to see you here.
-P.S. Drop us a line just to hear what is going on.
- Sincerly, Brendan
The Religious Sisters of Mercy were of the order of Mercy founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1831. The Sisters of Mercy came to the Wyoming Valley area of Pennsylvania in 1875. On the fiftenth of August, 1924 the Sister of Mercy opened the doors to Luzerne county's first 4 year intitution .....College Misericordia. The Sisters purchased nearly a 100 acres in Dallas in 1914 for this sole purpose.
More than 2,500 people witnessed the dedication of College Misericordia (whose name means “heart of mercy”). That September, 37 students began their studies sharing the sisters’ motto: Mulier Fortis, valiant women trained in scholarship and spirituality.
College Misericordia started as an all girls school of learning and advancement. Now as a university it currently has over 2,300 full and part time undergraduates and graduate students.
Misericordia University is committed to providing the best scholarly and educational environment possible to its students while they are enrolled, as well as preparing them for life after graduation. Since 1924, much has changed in the world, but Misericordia University continues to honor the heart-felt mission of the Sisters of Mercy. The liberal arts school has carried on the legacy and is committed to offering quality education, professional preparation and service leadership to each student who walks through its doors.