Katelyn Cecchetti Earns Degree From Mercyhurst University

2013 Jul 15

Katelyn Cecchetti of Kane, PA, was a member of the Mercyhurst University Class of 2013 and received a degree during Commencement Weekend May 18-19.

Cecchetti graduated with a/an BA degree in Art Education.

Mercyhurst University President Thomas J. Gamble, Ph.D., presented diplomas to traditional-aged graduates during Sunday's 2 p.m. baccalaureate ceremony at the Bayfront Convention Center in downtown Erie, while Board of Trustees Chair Marlene Mosco welcomed the gathering of graduates, faculty and staff, family and friends. Adult students and master's degree candidates received their diplomas during proceedings on Saturday at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center on the Erie campus. Sister JoAnne K. Courneen, RSM, representing the Board of Trustees and the Sisters of Mercy, welcomed guests, while Christine Lo Bue-Estes, Ph.D., director of Mercyhurst's graduate program in exercise science, delivered the commencement address.

Mercyhurst University, founded in 1926 by the Sisters of Mercy, is a fully accredited, four-year, Catholic comprehensive institution, in Erie, Pa. The university offers more than 100 majors, minors and concentrations, as well as unique post-baccalaureate advanced certificate programs, a host of master's degree programs and one doctoral program. In addition, Mercyhurst provides certificate and associate degree programs at satellite campuses in North East, Corry and the Booker T. Washington Center in Erie.

Learn more at www.mercyhurst.edu.