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April 30, 2024
A simple email turned into much more when Director of Bands Jack Frank connected with Spanish composer Andres Alvarez. Now, the upcoming May 5 concert will feature several of the composer’s works and showcase him as a guest director as the band premieres a piece he wrote for Mount Mercy University.
April 15, 2024
Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2024 graduates. See all who graduated.
Join our University Band, University Choir, and new University Strings ensemble for our annual spring concert!
Join us on Monday, May 6, for the Golden Horseshoes annual award ceremony at 5:30 PM. Visit us early at 4:30 PM for appetizers!
Honors Convocation is held yearly and recognizes undergraduates and graduates for their achievements through individual awards, Honors Program completion, and the President's Award.
A simple email turned into much more when Director of Bands Jack Frank connected with Spanish composer Andres Alvarez. Now, the upcoming May 5 concert will feature several of the composer’s works and showcase him as a guest director as the band premieres a piece he wrote for Mount Mercy University.
Read moreMount Mercy University congratulates February 2024 graduates. See all who graduated.
Read moreMount Mercy University has revamped its Master of Business Administration program (MBA) with insight from several leading employers throughout the Corridor. Beginning in August, five new tracks will be offered within the MBA program.
Read moreMount Mercy is pleased to announce that 13 alumni—including BSN Chair and Assistant Professor Ann Davidshofer ’15 MSN, RN—have been named to the 2024 Great Iowa Nurses list.
Read moreMount Mercy University has partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide an easy transfer process into Mount Mercy’s RN-BSN program.
Read moreThe following student(s) are named to Mount Mercy University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List
Read moreThe following students graduated from Mount Mercy in December. Congratulations, graduates!
Read moreJunior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) partnered with Mount Mercy University to pilot the Busse Foundation JA Finance Park® Mobile learning experience. The event was honored with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Mount Mercy’s campus on January 17, 2024, followed by a 2-day student engagement experience, where Mount Mercy’s Personal Financial Planning class got to interact with the exhibit and local business leaders.
Read moreMount Mercy is once again partnering with Z102.9 to honor Cedar Rapids community members with Elevate Awards. This newest round of awards will honor alumni of Mount Mercy’s graduate programs who have put their education into practice to elevate their profession and community.
Read moreTwo Mount Mercy students have been selected to receive the Heart of America Athletic Conference’s Larry Lady Academic Scholarship. It’s the first time in the history of the award that both the men’s and women’s scholarships went to students from the same university.
Read moreOn December 14, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
Read moreMount Mercy is partnering with Z102.9 and area high schools on the Mount Mercy University Elevate Award. The award will recognize 8 students for their leadership and commitment to service.
Read moreMount Mercy University signed an agreement to provide Southeastern Community College students a path to a bachelor's degree in education. Now, students who complete SCC's two-year education program can easily transfer to Mount Mercy to earn their bachelor's and a teaching certification.
Read moreDue to a threat made on social media currently under investigation, the Cedar Rapids Community School District has canceled all classes and activities on all school sites for Monday, October 2. Mount Mercy University does not plan to close at this time.
Read moreMembers of the music department have advocated to add University Strings to Mount Mercy’s musical offerings for years. Thanks to a generous anonymous donation, this opportunity will be available to current and future musicians on campus.
Read moreThe Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health celebrated the 50-year anniversary of Mount Mercy University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree on Thursday night with its BSN@50 event. Two generous gifts were announced that will help the university continue its proud tradition of educating nurses.
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