Tag Archives: History
Nursing professor, Army vet, Seinfeld fan
Carol Amann (Villa Maria College ‘88, Gannon University ‘05M) is one of Gannon’s instructors in the Villa Maria School of Nursing. She’s often found in the Morosky Academic Center and in the field with students. Let’s find out all about
5 things to know about studying history at Gannon
According to Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican journalist, entrepreneur and political leader: “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” The Gannon community agrees wholeheartedly, seeking to understand the past through
Model UN takes on international issues
Each fall, delegates from countries all over the world come to Gannon to discuss issues of international importance – including human rights, nuclear weapons and hunger relief – at the meeting of the United Nations. What’s unique about this United
Alumna making history on Capitol Hill
As cliché as it might sound, Gannon University was the best thing to ever happen to my life, both personally and professionally. I grew up in a tiny town outside of Pittsburgh and was always involved in after-school activities at
Gannon students gaze into the future
With all the exams and projects that comprise college life, it’s easy for students to lose sight of what they’re working toward. Some, however, have a clear picture in mind. In five years, they see themselves… Jared Schaaf, freshman history/pre-law
Summer Fundays Countdown: #5
Ever wish all the clouds would go away at night and all the lights would go out so you could sit and stare at the stars? Despite the street lights, downtown Erie has a perfect place for stargazing: the Erie
History of Irish Holiday Shows Cultural Balance
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a holiday associated with the color green, leprechauns and shamrocks. It’s a day where suddenly the entire world has turned into Emerald City with everyone wearing green. However, most people who don
VIDEO: Behind Dr. Bloodworth’s Bow-Tie
Research, conferences and travel to exotic locations are all in a day’s work for Jeff Bloodworth, Ph. D. As an assistant professor of history at Gannon, Dr. Bloodworth prepares students for the future by examining the past. Watch this video
GUEST BLOG: From the Desk of the SGA President
Tom Panighetti, a senior political science and history double major, is from Erie, Pa. He graduated from Cathedral Preparatory School and is the current president of Gannon’s Student Government Association (SGA). One of the things I discovered when I came
