Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst University

Our second recap features our time spent in Camden, ME, where we went on a lobster boat tour! Our guide Rich provided a Master's level course in lobstering, and we're happy to report we did catch one lovely lobster. It was highly informative, beautiful scenery, and plenty of bonus wildlife to include a huge bald eagle nest with an eagle keeping watch.

We capped the day by making our way up to Bar Harbor, but snuck in a quick stop at self-serve cheesecake stand called Momo's - it was a big hit.

More tomorrow with our final installment!

We were busy in April! A group of students and staff joined hundreds of fellow supporters for the annual Autism Society - Northwestern Pennsylvania Walk last month. We love partnering with the Autism Society and were proud to not only be a sponsor, but also led amongst all local colleges for most funds raised! Our group was called to the stage to accept the award - note the less than ideal conditions! Special shout out to Michele on our AIM team for being our lead for this event.

After lots of rain the last few years we know they're due for warm temps and sunshine next year!!

Good morning! By request we've added one final virtual information session for this school year -- May 6 at 7 p.m. our staff will cover all of our programming - summer programs (still limited space for 2026!), dual enrollment, and our signature AIM Program. Please share this presentation with anyone you think may be interested! Register: https://mhur.st/aim-info or email us at [email protected] with questions!