It was originally named College Misericordia, which means heart of mercy. The history of our school seems to have set the tone of its future. We all walked onto this campus, scared about the next chapter of our lives, and we all leave changed in more ways than those officially designated on our diplomas. Even once their years at Misericordia have passed, they can look back on the memories: traveling through the arch for orientation, the first day of class, the last day. The campus has expanded to 123 acres.Īlmost everyone who steps onto campus feels the sense of love and belonging that fills the mountaintop school due to its small and close-knit community. This year, 436 young men and women walked onto campus ready to receive the same timeless opportunity. The college brought opportunity to women in desperate need of higher education. The first class that walked through the heavy wooden front door was a small group of only 37 young women, wide eyed and ready to learn. Mercy Hall has stood for nearly a century. What began as women’s college on a small 100-acre plot of land on the hill has grown into the co-ed university that it is today. Did you know we had a bowling team? A debate team? Did you hear about the protest right here on campus? What about the May Day? Misericordia has grown since the day it opened its doors in 1924. Some things have not changed: the sense of community, the amazing education and positivity. Almost 100 years of history has filled this beautiful hilltop in Dallas Pa. Misericordia University, the school on the hill that so many of us call home. OctoSamantha Allen, senior Communications major.