mothers by providing the opportunity to complete a college degree.
=== Student Government Association ===
Misericordia's Student Government Association is a student-run, student-elected executive board which represents the students at Misericordia University. Members of the board and delegates represent the students on various college committees. Student Government also is the governing body of the various clubs on campus and keeps records of each club's activities. The Student Government Association is made up of eight members.
==== English Department ====
Instress is the campus' annual literary magazine published each spring. It prints original material by students and members of the university community.
== Athletics ==
Misericordia University teams are nicknamed the Cougars, and currently compete in the NCAA Division III, Eastern College Athletic Conference and the MAC Freedom within the Middle Atlantic Conferences. Women's sports include basketball, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, swimming, softball, …
