include basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.
The baseball, lacrosse, soccer, and field hockey teams, in addition to numerous local community high school and youth groups, play on a new, eco-friendly turf field on the Dobbs Ferry campus.
=== Nickname ===
In 2007, the university changed its athletic nickname from "Flyers" to "Mavericks" after the administration reviewed suggestions from students and faculty members.
== Student life ==
=== Student government ===
The Mercy College Student Government Association (SGA) is responsible for protecting students’ rights, advocating for students’ interests, and promoting student life.
=== ROTC ===
Mercy University has U.S. Army ROTC and U.S. Navy ROTC programs on campus.
== Notable people ==
=== Presidents ===
Donald Grunewald (1972–1984); Merle King (1984–1985; interim)
Wilbert J. LeMelle (1985–1990)
Jay Sexter (1990–1999)
Lucie Lapovsky (1999–2004)
Louise Feroe (2004–2008)
Kimberly Kline (2008–2013)
Timothy Hall (2014–2023)
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