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Attend our Spring OPEN HOUSE Saturday, March 21, 2009 10 AM-1PM To RSVP visit: www.mercy.edu MAIN CAMPUS - DOBBS FERRY I BRONX I MANHATTAN I WHITE PLAINS I YORKTOWN HEIGHTS www.mercy.edu • 1-877-MERCY-GO Cutting edge courses taught by professors who excel in their fields so you can excel in yours. At Mercy College you‘ll receive an affordable education from a prestigious institution that will shape your education and advance your career. • Revolutionary Personalized Achievment Contract (PACT) program focused on student success. Over 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Faculty that includes Fulbright Scholars and award-winning authors. • Highly competitive Division II athletics. Competitive tuition—grants, scholarships and financial assistance available. Day, evening, weekend and online courses. • Prestigious honors program. Now is the time to master your career Accelerate Your Career with the Master's in Business Administration Program at Mercy College. Program: The Master of Business Administration is the premier business credential, and also the most popular graduate degree in the world. At Mercy College, MBA students are exposed to a balance of theory and real world practice that facilitates an understanding of the spectrum of diverse management challenges. Students are exposed to a rigorous curriculum and a professional faculty with credentials in the corporate and academic disciplines. The strong integrated approach of the Mercy College MBA gives students a well-developed set of skills in analysis and decision-making that foster an ever-evolving search for knowledge and the foundation for a successful lifelong career in business. Mercy College MBA graduates will come away from their experience with a demonstrated knowledge of the application of essential business skills in decision-making; in the utilization of foundational skills of quantitative analysis and research to develop managerial strategies. Students are also well versed in the diverse communication strategies within the global business environment, and on the importance of the manager of today as a leader and facilitator. Career Opportunities: A Master of Business Administration Degree prepares a student for careers as intermediate and upper level managers, finance, marketing, advertising, international business, human resources, and direct marketing. Curriculum: The 54-credit Mercy College Master of Business Administration program has over ten specializations, which qualifies as the most specializations offered in any M.B.A. program in Westchester. All courses are offered on a quarter system, which operates for ten weeks - Fall, Winter, and Spring and eight weeks in the summer. Classes run from 7pm to 10pm to meet the demands of full-time workers and if you require more flexibility, one section of the course meets one evening per week. The specializations of the Master's in Business Administration program includes finance, marketing, management, international business, direct marketing, organizational leadership, human resources and accounting. The Mercy College MBA program is offered in Dobbs Ferry and online. It takes approximately two years to complete.

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Attend our SpringOPEN HOUSE

Saturday, March 21, 2009 10AM-1PMTo RSVP visit: www.mercy.edu

MAIN CAMPUS - DOBBS FERRY I BRONX I MANHATTAN I WHITE PLAI NS I YORK TOWN HEIGHTS

www.mercy.edu • 1-877-MERCY-GO

Cutting edge coursestaught by professorswho excel in theirfields so you canexcel in yours.

At Mercy College you‘ll receive an affordable educationfrom a prestigious institution that will shape youreducation and advance your career.

• Revolutionary Personalized Achievment Contract(PACT) program focused on student success.

• Over 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

• Faculty that includes Fulbright Scholars and award-winning authors.

• Highly competitive Division II athletics.

• Competitive tuition—grants, scholarships and financial assistance available.

• Day, evening, weekend and online courses.

• Prestigious honors program.

Now is the time tomaster your careerAccelerate Your Career with the Master'sin Business Administration Program atMercy College.

Program:The Master of Business Administration is thepremier business credential, and also the mostpopular graduate degree in the world.

At Mercy College, MBA students are exposedto a balance of theory and real world practicethat facilitates an understanding of thespectrum of diverse management challenges.Students are exposed to a rigorous curriculumand a professional faculty with credentials inthe corporate and academic disciplines. Thestrong integrated approach of the MercyCollege MBA gives students a well-developedset of skills in analysis and decision-makingthat foster an ever-evolving search forknowledge and the foundation for a

successful lifelong career in business.Mercy College MBA graduates will come

away from their experience with ademonstrated knowledge of the application ofessential business skills in decision-making; inthe utilization of foundational skills ofquantitative analysis and research to developmanagerial strategies. Students are also wellversed in the diverse communication strategieswithin the global business environment, andon the importance of the manager of today asa leader and facilitator.

Career Opportunities:A Master of Business Administration Degreeprepares a student for careers as intermediateand upper level managers, finance, marketing,advertising, international business, humanresources, and direct marketing.

Curriculum:The 54-credit Mercy College Master of BusinessAdministration program has over tenspecializations, which qualifies as the mostspecializations offered in any M.B.A. programin Westchester. All courses are offered on aquarter system, which operates for ten weeks -Fall, Winter, and Spring and eight weeks in thesummer. Classes run from 7pm to 10pm tomeet the demands of full-time workers and ifyou require more flexibility, one section of thecourse meets one evening per week.

The specializations of the Master's inBusiness Administration program includesfinance, marketing, management, internationalbusiness, direct marketing, organizationalleadership, human resources and accounting.

The Mercy College MBA program is offeredin Dobbs Ferry and online. It takesapproximately two years to complete.

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The PACT program provides students with an extraordinaryeducational experience, developing an academic andextracurricular plan specific to every student. The plan isa one-on-one collaboration between mentor and student.It is customized to the student’s individual academic andcareer goals, and benchmarked to guarantee success.

• PACT model increased retention rates by 15%.

• Named an official Best Practice of the NationalAssociation of Colleges and Employers (NACE) for careerservices and student retention.

• 100% of PACT students surveyed would recommendPACT to their peers.

About Mercy College: Mercy College is a private,nonprofit institution, providing an engaginglearning experience for students and offering over90 undergraduate and graduate programs. Themaincampus is located just outside of New York City, inDobbs Ferry, on the picturesque Hudson River.

P A C T P R O G R A M C H A R T S P R O V E N R E S U L T S

The Nation’s #1 Mentoring College www.mercy.edu 877-MERCY-GO

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5/20/10 11:01 AMMercy College, New York | News

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First-Ever Founders' Day Celebrated By Mercy CollegePublished on Monday, October 27, 2008

October 27, 2008- Dobbs Ferry, NY - October 26, 2008 marked a special occasion for Mercy College,alumni, faculty, staff and friends. The day-long celebration commemorated the beginning of a new Collegelegacy, Founders' Day.

Mary "Mimi" Lyon, widow of Frank Lyon, received the College's inaugural Founders' Day Medal. Thisaward will be presented annually to individuals who have contributed to the continuous growth of MercyCollege through the founding of the traditions and programs that have become part of the Mercy Collegeexperience. The late Frank Lyon created the Daddy Short Legs Scholarship, an endowed scholarship fundoffering short-term financial assistance for living expenses to Mercy College seniors with a substantial need.This scholarship was established September of 2001 Lyon anonymously made a contribution to one of thestudents of Mercy College who was in need of financial assistance. As Frank Lyon maintained contact withMercy College, he learned of other students with similar circumstances. He then established a fund of$50,000, naming it the Daddy Short Legs Fund after Jean Webster's book, Daddy Long Legs, about anorphan girl whose education was funded by an anonymous donor.

Dr. Kimberly Cline, president of Mercy College, believes this new tradition is important for the College and

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5/20/10 11:01 AMMercy College, New York | News

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surrounding communities. "As we enter what promises to be one the most important periods in the historyof Mercy College, it is only fitting that we recognize the individuals and traditions that have brought us towhere we are and that have made our promising future possible."

Nicole Sheindlin and Pamela N. Minyard were also honored by Mercy College for sharing the values andmission of Mercy College within their organizations. In 2007, Sheindlin launched the Her Honor MentoringProgram. She co-instituted the 25-week program to assist at-risk girls at Mamaroneck High School. Theobjective of the program is to link students who plan to attend college with self-motivated female mentorsin the community, and to display how the domino effect of hard work followed by a career you arepassionate about results in confidence and independence.

Pamela N. Minyard, founder and executive director of Giolai, a division of Tomorrow Leaders, Inc., is aWestchester based not-for-profit organization. Giolai's goal is to enhance the future for girls ages 11 to 18who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Minyard helps girls to become responsible, independent andsuccessful students who will mature into equally successful adults and members of their communities.

The Grow Garden was named for Dr. Ann E. Grow, in her honor for her outstanding teaching, devotedservice and steadfast passion for the mission of Mercy College. Dr. Grow has been a cornerstone of theMercy College community throughout her 45 of service at the College.

During her remarks, Dr. Kimberly Cline said of Dr. Grow, "Ann is the embodiment of the Mercy Collegespirit. Her passion for educating the students of Mercy College is unparalleled. Today we celebrate Ann'sreturn to her first love-teaching, and we publicly thank her for her administrative legacy during which shetook on no fewer than 10 different administrative positions."

Joseph Valenti, vice president of Institutional Advancement concluded, "All of us at Mercy College aregrateful for the enormous contribution and dedication of the honorees for this Inaugural Founders' Day.There is a sense of excitement at Mercy College deriving from the knowledge that we are poised to buildupon a mission and tradition that is even more relevant today than at the time of the College's founding. OurFounders' Day celebration offered the College community an opportunity to be re-inspired by the missionthat continues to move us forward."

About Mercy College[Mercy College is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1950, providing motivated students with theopportunity to earn degrees in over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs, including 25 programs online.An engaging and personalized learning experience is offered at the main campus in Dobbs Ferry, as well ascampuses in the Bronx, Manhattan, Yorktown Heights and White Plains 1-877-MERCY-GO.]

Contact: Christine Baker, Director of Public Relations Phone: 914-674-7596 or [email protected].

1-877-MERCY-GO | 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY 10522

© 2010 Mercy College | Privacy Policy

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★★★★★

Introducing five new schools:

Business • Education • Health & Natural Sciences Liberal Arts • Social & Behavioral Sciences

FIVE SCHOOLS... FIVE STAR EDUCATION

Our emphasis on high quality has produced some renownedprograms in a variety of fields. The highlights include a numberof focuses, from clinical health to psychology and education.

Our Vet-Tech program is fully accredited by the AmericanVeterinary Medical Association (AVMA). A major strength ofthe program is its affiliation with renowned, sophisticatedveterinary hospitals and research institutions in the New York-Metropolitan area, providing outstanding practicum andexternship opportunities as well as guest lecturers. Thispremiere program is highly regarded in the veterinary field andthe consistent demand for our graduates assures multipleemployment opportunities.

Mercy College boasts one of the most comprehensive HealthProfessions Divisions in the nation. 21st Century practitionersmust integrate an unprecedented amount of information notonly from their own disciplines, but from other cultures andpractices around the globe. Keeping abreast of it all is verydifficult, so developing relationships with experts in relatedfields is essential. Professors at Mercy College include cliniciansengaged in current professional practice and seasoned teachers,researchers and professional leaders.

In Education, we offer an innovative, accelerated five yearBS/MS Dual Degree program. This allows students interestedin teaching to graduate with both a Bachelor's degree and aMaster's degree. Students can receive teacher certification in anynumber of areas, including Early Childhood, Childhood,Middle Childhood, and Adolescence, depending on thestudent's major and area of interest. We also offer specializedprograms, such as Applied Behavior Analysis, which teacheseducation students to engage children with autism.

The Honors Program of Mercy College is one of the best,emphasizing relevant, interactive experience that enhancecritical thinking. The small, discussion-based classes help fillstudents' core requirements, and are led by a faculty of FulbrightScholars, distinguished authors, and leaders in their field. Asense of community, opportunities for independent research,and the benefits of a superior, real-world education cap stonedwith job placement possibilities all make our Honors Programexceptional.

Our fully accredited online programs are also particularlynoteworthy. We were at the forefront of online schooldevelopment, and we have continued to bring quality to thehead of the curve. Mercy College’s online programs are taughtby professors who are experts in their disciplines and enjoyteaching online, not just a moderator as others schools have.We have a range of fully-supported programs, includingorientation, academic support, career services, and counseling.

Mercy College offers so much more than just these exceptionalprograms. But don't take our word for it: discover all that MercyCollege has to offer you and your family. To learn more aboutMercy College and experience our dedication to affordable,high quality education, just visit our website at www.mercy.eduor call our Admissions Office at 877-MERCYGO.

A Commitment to Quality

ADDITIONAL CAMPUSES: BRONX • MANHATTAN • WHITE PLAINS • YORKTOWN HEIGHTS

Excellence in Education

BACK COVER

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★The School of Health and Natural Sciences

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Undergraduate Majors/Programs:• Biology • Health Sciences• Medical Technology • Veterinary Technology• Communication Disorders • Nursing (RN to BS)*• Occupational Therapy Assistant

Graduate Major/Programs:• Communication Disorders• Nursing- Administration* • Nursing - Education *• Occupational Therapy • Physical Therapy (DPT) • Physician Assistant

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Undergraduate Majors/Programs:• Computer Arts and Design • Music Industry and Technology • Information Assurance and Security*

-stand alone BS and dual BS/MS degree• Information Technology • Computer Information Systems* • Mathematics* • Computer Science*• English* • Media Studies

-specializations in Film/Culture,Journalism, Radio and Television Production

• History*• Spanish

Graduate Major/Programs:• Information Assurance and Security* • Internet Business Systems*• English Literature*

★ The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Undergraduate Majors/Programs:• Behavioral Science*• Behavioral Science*

-specializations in Community Health, Health Services Management

• Gerontology • Psychology* • Sociology* • Social Work• Criminal Justice* • Legal Studies • Legal Studies

-specializations in Paralegal Studiesand Political Science

Graduate Major/Programs:• Counseling*• Counseling with certification in School Counseling* • Health Services Management (MS and MPA)* • Marriage and Family Therapy• Mental Health Counseling • Psychology • School Psychology

★★★★★ www.mercy.edu

Mercy College is a private college providing a valuable, highquality education. Our faculty is composed of award winningauthors and Fulbright Scholars teaching over 90undergraduate and graduate programs that are attentive to thechanging needs of students. The newest change to benefit ourstudents is the adoption of a schools-based structure.

Eight academic divisions have been reorganized into fiveschools as of this fall semester, a decision that offers a numberof advantages and enhancements to our students. Benefits ofthis structure include: ease for students to track degree

progress, find the best classes to fit their requirements andinterests, and engage with consistently relevant classes.

The new structure also ensures that the curriculum remainsrelevant through a more efficient process of review andrenewal. Mercy College also provides programs centeredaround career services and career advising to help studentsunderstand what types of skills and knowledge are needed forthe careers that interest them most. Mercy College wants allstudents to thrive academically, create and meet goals, andsucceed in their futures.

5 New Schools Worthy of Five Stars

“The schools-based structure offers

an optimal structure for continuing

to build on the hallmarks of

Mercy College: accessibility and

positive outcomes.”

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Undergraduate Majors/Programs:• Accounting• Management Accounting

-specialization in Computers & Information Systems• Public Accounting: Combined BS/MS Accounting• General Accounting

-specialization in Computers & Information Systems, Financial Accounting and Taxation

• Organizational Management*• Business*• Business*

-specializations in Management, Marketing, Finance, International Business and Sports ManagementCorporate and Homeland Security

Graduate Major/Programs:• Business Administration(MBA)*• Human Resource Management* • Organizational Leadership*• Public Accounting

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Undergraduate Majors/Programs:• Behavioral Science and Childhood Education, Birth – Grade 2• Behavioral Science and Childhood Education, Grades 1-6• Psychology and Early Childhood Education, Birth – Grade 2• Psychology and Childhood Education Grades 1-6• Biology and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 and

Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 • English and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 and

Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12• History and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9 and

Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12• Mathematics and Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9

and Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12

Graduate Major/Programs:• Childhood Education, Grade 1-6• Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2• Middle Childhood Education, Grades 5-9• Adolescence Education, 7-12• Bilingual Education• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages• Teaching Literacy• School Building Leadership

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We are no longer a secret.

We are a vibrant community of learners and of teachers, passionate about doing what we say and saying what we mean.

We believe a high-quality education must not only be affordable, but that same education must arm our graduates with the skills they need to succeed in their chosen career paths. And no, we don’t just mean textbook knowledge. We mean everything from interview skills and leadership to career-specific training and preparation in fields where jobs are in demand.

Mercy College was once referred to as the best-kept secret in the Northeast. While this may be a catchy phrase, it’s not the truth.

Think you know Mercy College?

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When we say Mercy College is affordable, we mean it.According to 2008-2009 tuition data, Mercy College offers the most affordable tuition of just about every private college or university in New York, and in some cases is nearly half the cost of other institutions.

Coupled with Mercy College’s scholarship offerings, the extra financial support from the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and federal Pell grants, the financial obligations of a college education are reduced without sacrificing quality.

What do all these numbers mean?

Mercy College graduates will not be saddled with a debt-load they will struggle to repay.

We want our graduates to have the best possible opportunity for financial success. It’s that simple.

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When we say Mercy College is revolutionary, we mean that too.

Sure, our groundbreaking PACT Program has a catchy name, but what does it really mean?

It means one student + one professional mentor for four years = academic excellence, stellar student services and outstanding career preparation.

Every student deserves a guide, a mentor, someone who will always be there to listen and offer advice. Studies show that even high-achieving students benefit from this personal interaction.

Together, student and mentor create a customized plan designed to guarantee academic excellence. Students participating in the PACT are exposed to cultural opportunities that abound in the New York metropolitan area, the breadth of community service organi-zations available, national service opportunities and international study experiences.

We told you it was revolutionary.

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We begin each day with an expectation of quality – from our

students and from our faculty and staff.Mercy College mixes keen academic minds and professional experts to ensure all teach-

ers are current and the best in their respective fields. Faculty include Fulbright Scholars, published and national best-selling authors.

At Mercy College, faculty members know students. 94 percent of all undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students and 70 percent have fewer than 20 students.

The distinguished Mercy College Honors Program, established in 1971, offers unique prepara-tion for high achieving students through exceptional academic challenges, an enriched learning experience, and engaging co-curricular activities.

So what do you get when you mix great teachers with small classes and a challenging academic environment?

The perfect recipe for WOW.

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What says big stretch and flexibility better than yoga or a rubber band?Providing a customized high-quality education isn’t just a marketing ploy. It’s the real deal. We work with our students to design a personal plan that meets the demands of their unique schedules.

Over 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available, including over 25 online degrees in hot career fields, such as Homeland Security, Health Care, Sport Management, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Education, and Business.

Flexible online options provide the same high-quality education available on our scenic main campus in Dobbs Ferry and four other metropolitan New York campus locations.

We offer evening and weekend classes as well as online programs. Want to mix and match? You can take the hybrid approach: take classes both on site and online and complete your degree faster.

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The Mercy College School of Business

means business.The School of Business focuses on flexibility, real-world

application and academic rigor. The Corporate and Homeland Security program (B.S.) is the first in the nation

and only program of its kind that combines both business and security programs in the U.S.

Business schools are only as strong as their alumni. Mercy College graduates have gone on to make names for themselves as chairman

and CEO of Parade Magazine; COO of MTV Networks International; Partners and CFO’s of companies such as Perella Weinberg Partners,

LLP and PriceWaterhouse Coopers; vice presidents of companies such as Time Warner, Ralph Lauren and many others.

Surprised?

Don’t be. Some of the best business minds today learned their skills from Mercy College.

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The Mercy College School of Education Educates future educators.The School of Education is recognized as a leader in the preparation and certification of outstand-ing teachers, and is highly ranked in the placement of administrators in the New York City public school system.

Want more WOW?

The School of Education is also one of the most racially and ethnically diverse schools in the nation, ranking in the top 10 by Diverse Education.com.

They have been prominently ranked in a slew of reports. Rather than bore you with the details, we’ll save you the trouble.

The bottom line is that students who study education at Mercy College are exceptionally better-prepared (average of 31 percent better) for successful careers than their counterparts in other institutions across the country.

Oh...we’re not bragging, but

the 2009 National Teacher of the Year graduated from the School of Education with dual certification in Elementary and Special Education.

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The School of Health and Natural Sciences provides stellar preparation and training for our future caregivers.

This is a strong claim. We back it up with the following:

• 85 percent of the School of Health and Natural Sciences faculty are actively con-ducting research in their individual fields and training the scientists of tomorrow.

• The employment rate in all programs is 100 percent and The American Physical Therapy Association acknowledged Mercy College’s Physical Therapy graduate program for a 92 percent pass rate and 100 percent placement rate.

• The Veterinary Technician Program has had a 100 percent pass rate on the National Veterinary Technician Examination for the last 15 years.

• Prominent alumni positions include: CEO VNA Hudson Valley; vice president Montefiore Medical Center; and Director of Nursing, Office Mental Health, New York State; and chair of the Board of the National Association for Homecare and Hospice.

We believe it is our responsibility to be an engaged member of our global commu-nity. We don’t live in a vacuum. There is a very real, and very concerning health care crisis in the United States, and the State of New York, and we will not stand idly by. Colleges, like people, can act and change the world in the process.

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The School of Liberal Arts teaches students how to think and become lifelong learners.A careful study of computer programming or mathematics or music or logic or good poetry--or all of these--will irresistibly demonstrate the structure of thought and knowledge and intellectual movement, and will create the habit of organized thinking and of rational analysis.

Good judgment, like wisdom, depends upon a thoughtful and rather extensive acquaintance with many areas of study. And good judgment requires the ability to think independently, in the face of pressures, dis-tortions, and overemphasized truths. A liberal arts education at Mercy College teaches students how to think, which is to say, it will teach them how to live. And this benefit alone makes such an education more prac-tical and useful than any job-specific training ever could.

Roy Disney believes in a liberal arts education at Mercy College. His Center for Animation is the technologically rich centerpiece for study in computer animation and design.

That’s right, Roy Disney. He does know a thing or two about success.

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The Mercy College School of Social and Behavioral Sciences fosters caring in our global community.From learning to treat one person at a time, to helping individuals and families better manage everyday issues, or working within a large organization, the Mercy College School of Social and Behavioral Science provides an education that can lead to a career of caring in an environment of success in our global community.

We don’t just say these things to sound positive. We practice it. A Mercy College faculty member was named one of National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers

for 2009 for his work in the area of Renewable Energy.

Thomas Taha Rassam Culhane is an urban planner whose organization Solar CITIES teaches residents in Cairo’s poorest neighborhoods how to build and

install rooftop solar water heaters and other renewable energy, water and waste manage-ment systems. More than 30 solar tanks now dot the rooftops of Coptic Christian and Islamic neighborhoods.

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We’ll skip the boring “About Mercy College” closing and just remind you of the following:

We offer a unique combination of over 90 high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare our students for nine of the 10 most in-demand jobs according to YAHOO!

Mercy College is private and extremely affordable.

We have smart faculty who also happen to be good people.

We have a beautiful main campus in Dobbs Ferry and four other incredibly convenient campus locations.

Don't forget about our small class sizes, revolutionary PACT Program dedicated personal interaction, and distinguished Honors Program.

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Mercy College is proud to be one of the 851 colleges and universities nationwide that is considered “SAT optional,” alongside institutions such as Wake Forest University, George Mason University and Providence College.

We’re featured as a Smart Choice by Smart Choices: Peterson’s Honors Programs & Colleges, 4th Edition.

We’re highlighted in Cool Colleges as one of the most exciting schools in the U.S. that challenges, nurtures, and inspires its students.

Mercy College is a member institution of the elite National Collegiate Honors Council, the premiere organization for honors education in the U.S.

Mercy College’s highly competitive Division II athletics program was featured in Peterson’s Sports Scholarships & Athletic Programs, with 14 men’s and women’s varsity athletic teams.

In addition to being a long-time member of Model UN, Mercy College is also an NGO (non-governmental organization) associated with the United Nations through the Department of

Public Information.

In the Harvard Business School press classic, Funding a College Education: Finding the Right School for Your Child and the Right Fit for Your Budget, Mercy College was highlighted as a National Collegiate Honors Council school.

Since it’s always good to end with a big finish, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to also state:

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Leave us a comment, a tweet, send an IM or an email, or do it the old-fashioned way: call. And while you’re at it point, click, and drag your way around our website.

We’d love to hear from you and we’re not just saying that to be polite.

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