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Mercyhurst ICGP Secure the future with the Ridge Department! We train innovators in Intelligence, Data Science, Cyber Security, & Global Politics. Ready to make an impact?

Bringing together students to analyze, protect, and lead. Intelligence studies refers to the collection, the analysis and the counterintelligence and covert action operations that are necessary to maintain the country’s ever-changing national security needs. At Mercyhurst, we’re proud to offer one of the most well-regarded intelligence studies programs in the nation for both undergraduate and graduate students.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Dr. Mansour, Chair of Mercyhurst University’s Computing and Information Scienc...
10/14/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Dr. Mansour, Chair of Mercyhurst University’s Computing and Information Sciences Department and professor of Cybersecurity, gave an interview to Erie News Now discussing how interconnected our daily lives are with digital technology.
Dr. Mansour provided tips for protecting your sensitive data online, warning that you should never share your information or pay anyone asking for urgent payments and unpaid toll scams.
Dr. Mansour added that if you have fallen victim to a scam, do not feel ashamed, as cybercriminals are well versed in gaining the trust of their victims.
Desktop users can copy and paste the following link to watch Dr. Mansour’s interview and read the full article by Erie News Now: https://www.erienewsnow.com/news/tips-for-cyber-security-awareness-month/article_ebc90eb5-3d76-4450-a681-cf2760a54403.html The link will also remain on our story for 24 hours!




One of our Adjunct Intelligence Professors, Jim Hamby, is helping to organize “Safeguarding America’s Research” in Kanna...
09/28/2026

One of our Adjunct Intelligence Professors, Jim Hamby, is helping to organize “Safeguarding America’s Research” in Kannapolis, North Carolina (40 minutes north of Charlotte) on October 14th and 15th. Leadership from our Intelligence Program is attending as well. This would likely not only be an informative experience for you but also may offer a chance to meet some senior officers from across the US Intelligence Community and federal government. The flyer provides more information regarding the schedule, agenda, and participants.
Jim coordinated with the leadership of the Southeast Defense Innovation Center (SEDIC) which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and is hosting this event. Jim advises that SEDIC leadership is willing to waive the $55.00 registration fee for any current student. If you decide to do that, just select the category of military/government as then your registration fee will be $00.00.
Desktop users can copy and paste the following registration link if interested in registering and attending: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safeguarding-americas-research-tickets-1990822498685?aff=oddtdtcreator The link will also remain on our story and under our Instagram highlights (“SAR Info”) until October 14th.

Our Lakers completed some excellent internships this summer! Here is some feedback from Adam Cline, a Senior Laker: “I w...
09/25/2026

Our Lakers completed some excellent internships this summer! Here is some feedback from Adam Cline, a Senior Laker: “I was a Business Insights and Competitive Intelligence Intern at ADT. I researched competitors and market trends, developed intelligence briefs and presentations, and helped turn research into insights that could support marketing and business strategy. The most meaningful part of this internship was seeing my research and analysis contribute to real conversations and projects within the company. Seeing how intelligence is used in a major company was extremely valuable. The Intel Program prepared me by teaching me how to research effectively, evaluate sources, identify important trends, and turn a large amount of information into clear and actionable insights. Those skills translated directly into competitive intelligence work I was doing at ADT.”




On Wednesday, students had the opportunity to attend Mercyhurst’s competitive intelligence panel discussion. They heard ...
09/18/2026

On Wednesday, students had the opportunity to attend Mercyhurst’s competitive intelligence panel discussion. They heard from alumni currently working in the industry, learned about their career paths, and asked them questions. Thank you to the panel speakers for providing their valuable insight, and thank you to the students who attended!

Congratulations to the first year Applied Intelligence graduate students for completing their intensive bootcamp with Pr...
09/16/2026

Congratulations to the first year Applied Intelligence graduate students for completing their intensive bootcamp with Professor Thiele!




Our RIAP 275 Intelligence Writing and Presentation class is off and running. Our teams are established and ready to wor...
09/16/2026

Our RIAP 275 Intelligence Writing and Presentation class is off and running. Our teams are established and ready to work at our Intelligence Desks this semester. We cannot wait to see what this crew of Lakers can do.




This weekend, Mercyhurst students and faculty honored the 25th anniversary of September 11th. At the raising of the colo...
09/13/2026

This weekend, Mercyhurst students and faculty honored the 25th anniversary of September 11th. At the raising of the colors, students and faculty prayed together before listening to two meaningful speeches from Ted Stanich of the Intelligence Department and President David Livingston.
Ted Stanich, Brian Fuller, John Patterson, Scott Macdowell, and Fred Hoffman spoke at the 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration panel discussion. They shared their own experiences, encouraged audience members to remember the stories of those impacted by this tragedy, and reminded attendees to remain vigilant.

Our Intro to Intelligence Studies Lakers cracked the code. These students studied a letter between members of the Culpe...
09/13/2026

Our Intro to Intelligence Studies Lakers cracked the code. These students studied a letter between members of the Culper Spy Ring, and 711 (General Washington) would have been proud! Nice work!

We have more winners out of our graduating seniors. John White won the Frank Barry Leadership Award as well as the Male ...
05/07/2026

We have more winners out of our graduating seniors. John White won the Frank Barry Leadership Award as well as the Male Scholar Athlete of the year award. Michael Brafi won the Sister Carolyn Herman Service Award and Anna Clarke won the Bishop’s Award. Your hard work is recognized and we wish you luck moving forward.



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