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Erie, Pennsylvania

Old Main

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Erie campus in the heart of downtown is central to businesses and organizations providing project and internship experiences. Enjoy a vibrant urban entertainment scene and Lake Erie beaches all within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh.

About Erie

Ruskin, Florida

Ruskin Campus

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s Ruskin location, between Tampa and Bradenton, is the perfect combination of livable and beautiful. Find yourself in a rapidly expanding health care sector with possibilities to engage in educational outreach activities.

About Ruskin

Online

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Receive your degree in targeted, high-demand fields from wherever you are. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s distance programs provide flexible and current educational opportunities to expand your career options.

Online Education
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Notable Knights

Bella Fried

Junior, Theater Communications Major

I’ve always done theater, it’s what I love and the more I got to know Schuster the more I wanted to be in Schuster.

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Notable Knights

Nick Hubbard

Software Engineering

I chose software engineering because ever since I was eight or ten, I always had a passion for computers

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Notable Knights

Luke Bratton

English Literature and Philosophy major, Class of 2025

Traveling and doing research with the McNair Scholars Program have been the most rewarding experiences, I have had here at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ… I would not be where I am right now without the help of the McNair Scholars Program

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Notable Knights

Lison Dehaine

2024-2025 Fullbright Scholar

You have to fight for it because it is a lot of work, but you have to justify it to yourself. That’s a whole part of the journey and it’s amazing to be able to promote your culture. It’s an amazing opportunity

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Alexandria Iwanenko

Adjunct Professor

I truly want to make Erie a better place for everyone — I have always wanted to be a voice for the voiceless. I can use my privilege to advocate for others, and work with and for the community. The community knows what they need, and we have to listen to them and respond accordingly.

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Believe in the Possibilities

Think about what you love to do, where you imagine yourself working, or what you want to accomplish in the future. It's all possible at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.

Explore Our Programs

A Welcoming Community

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is a community founded on honor, courage and achievement. These values carry into every aspect of life at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ: in athletics and academics, in our global travels, and in the communities we serve.

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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ student on GIVE day.
Victoria Bartlett

Victoria Bartlett '23

Cybersecurity

I enjoy learning about subjects from various majors including electrical engineering, computer science, and more. The program encourages collaboration, innovation and creativity. There is a focus on what the industry will look like in the future, and it’s inspiring to think about all the possibilities.

Timothy Edwards

Timothy Edwards

Freshwater and Marine Biology

My courses have introduced me to a lot of modern, applicable skills, and the professors have helped me find and apply for many research and internship opportunities.

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Claudia Herrero

Public Service and Global Affairs

The School of Public Service & Global Affairs gave me the opportunity to customize my academic path through specific classes, internships and travel experiences that will lead me to a successful career.

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Student-To-Faculty Ratio

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159+

Student Clubs and Organizations

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95%

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ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ signs strategic partnership with Ursuline College

A premiere institution of Catholic higher education on Lake Erie started to take shape as the presidents of Gannon University and Ursuline College announced they had signed a Letter of Intent to enter a strategic partnership. The move, which is contingent on the successful completion of due diligence, will create an institution with about 6,000 students, 1,300 employees, and campuses in three states – Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Once complete, it will be the largest Catholic university system in the region.

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  • AFA CyberPatriot Standard CyberCamp 2024

    In conjunction with CyberPatriot, Gannon University will be hosting a five-day Cybersecurity summer camp for high school and middle school students. The CyberPatriot Standard Summer 2024 camp will be hosted in the new highly equipped Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge (I-HACK) at Gannon University.