First-Year Students Host Mercy Mile Event | Gwynedd Mercy University
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:17
First-Year Students Host Mercy Mile Event
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First-Year Students Host Mercy Mile Event
April 17, 2026
Students in GMercyU’s First Year Experience UNV-101 course turned classroom learning into meaningful action by hosting “Mercy Mile,” a campus-wide advocacy event designed to bring the community together through movement, service, and inclusion on Tuesday, April 14.
Organized as the primary service project for UNV-101 students, the event highlighted a wide range of causes and campus resources. Student clubs and organizations were invited to host advocacy tables, while Student Health and Wellness and Counseling Services were also present.
A key feature of the event was the participation of guest athletes from the Philadelphia Chapter of Achilles International, an organization dedicated to creating inclusive athletic opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
“It was deeply inspiring and heartwarming to see how the athletes were supported and celebrated, and the close-knit community the organization has created. Even though I am a softball player and not much of a runner, this experience has sparked my interest in running, and I hope to volunteer with Philly Achilles in the future,” First Year student Charlotte Kephart said.
Rooted in the university’s mission, the event reflects a broader commitment to service and advocacy and provided students with a hands-on learning opportunity.
“Coordinating this event through UNV has helped me develop leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills,” Charlotte said.“Service and advocacy are core parts of GMercyU’s mission, and I plan to continue seeking opportunities to support inclusive programs, volunteer in the community, and apply what I have learned through UNV in other projects, leadership roles, and in my future career.”
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| Gwynedd Mercy University
Campus
Mercy in Action
Academics
First-Year Students Host Mercy Mile Event
April 17, 2026
Students in GMercyU’s First Year Experience UNV-101 course turned classroom learning into meaningful action by hosting “Mercy Mile,” a campus-wide advocacy event designed to bring the community together through movement, service, and inclusion on Tuesday, April 14.
Organized as the primary service project for UNV-101 students, the event highlighted a wide range of causes and campus resources. Student clubs and organizations were invited to host advocacy tables, while Student Health and Wellness and Counseling Services were also present.
A key feature of the event was the participation of guest athletes from the Philadelphia Chapter of Achilles International, an organization dedicated to creating inclusive athletic opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
“It was deeply inspiring and heartwarming to see how the athletes were supported and celebrated, and the close-knit community the organization has created. Even though I am a softball player and not much of a runner, this experience has sparked my interest in running, and I hope to volunteer with Philly Achilles in the future,” First Year student Charlotte Kephart said.
Rooted in the university’s mission, the event reflects a broader commitment to service and advocacy and provided students with a hands-on learning opportunity.
“Coordinating this event through UNV has helped me develop leadership, teamwork, and organizational skills,” Charlotte said.“Service and advocacy are core parts of GMercyU’s mission, and I plan to continue seeking opportunities to support inclusive programs, volunteer in the community, and apply what I have learned through UNV in other projects, leadership roles, and in my future career.”
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