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Dallas, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced that Misericordia University was awarded $263,567 in federal relief amid the coronavirus pandemic through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). NEH is distributing economic stabilization grants with federal CARES Act funding to support cultural institutions, non-profits and educational programming.

Misericordia University will use the funds to support the salaries of four furloughed employees, provide stipends for faculty to develop online instruction material, and purchase equipment for online instruction.

“Colleges and universities across the country have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and they need support as they adapt to new challenges. Misericordia is doing an admirable job of transitioning to online learning, and this funding can help them continue that work in the weeks ahead,” said Cartwright, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. “I commend them for their efforts to ensure their students and our community can continue to learn.”

“We are very pleased to be recipients of this NEH grant,” says Kathleen Owens, Ph.D., President of Misericordia University. “For the past century, Misericordia has focused significantly on human health and well-being, and this grant will allow us to continue several initiatives related to human health and the humanities, especially in the context of our Friedman Art Gallery, our Bevevino Library, and our Center for Human Dignity. These funds will also support our ongoing efforts to strengthen online and remote learning. In addition, these funds will promote a community dialogue that explores the intersection of health and society through weekly video lectures presented by Misericordia University.”