Elyse Keeffer ’24 Receives Sister Catherine McAuley Award
Mount Mercy University graduate Elyse Keeffer ’24 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during Mount Mercy’s 2024 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12. Elyse received her bachelor’s degree in religion and social work.
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Madison Dreckman ’24 Recognized with Sister Mary Frances Warde Award
Mount Mercy University graduate Madison Dreckman ’24 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2024 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12. Madison graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in actuarial science and mathematics.
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Kay Beer ’22 MSN (Health Advocacy), ’24 DNP Recognized with Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award
Mount Mercy University graduate Kay Beer ’22 MSN (Health Advocacy), ’24 DNP was awarded the Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award during the 2024 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12. Kay graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
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Tonya Marie Kramer presented with President’s Award at Honors Convocation
Tonya Marie Kramer of Keystone, Iowa, received the prestigious President’s Award at Mount Mercy University’s Honors Convocation on Friday, May 10.
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39 NURSING GRADUATES HONORED AT NURSING PINNING CEREMONY
Mount Mercy University pinned nearly 40 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 10.
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33 students awarded at Honors Convocation
During Honors Convocation each year, students are recognized for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities while demonstrating leadership and personal growth during their time at Mount Mercy.
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St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University Announce Plans to Consider Strategic Combination; New Agreement Signed to Expand Course Options for Students at Both Catholic Universities
The presidents of St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University are pleased to announce the signing of a new joint agreement as they consider the potential for a path-breaking and innovative strategic combination. The immediate agreement allows students to take a range of courses from either university, whether in-person, or in a hybrid or online format beginning in fall 2024.
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Spanish Composer writes song for Mount Mercy's Spring Concert
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.
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Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2024 graduates
Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2024 graduates. See all who graduated.
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Mount Mercy strengthens MBA program with input from major community employers
Mount 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.
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13 Mount Mercy alumni named to 2024 Great Iowa Nurses list
Mount 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.
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Mount Mercy partners with EICC on easy transfer RN-BSN program
Mount Mercy University has partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide an easy transfer process into Mount Mercy’s RN-BSN program.
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Mount Mercy University students named to Fall 2023 Dean’s List
The 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
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Mount Mercy Congratulates December Graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in December. Congratulations, graduates!
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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Partners with Mount Mercy University to Pilot New Experiential Learning Program
Junior 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.
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Graduate programs alumni honored with Elevate Award
Mount 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.
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Cuende, Goodfellow make history with Larry Lady Academic Scholarship
Two 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.
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Mount Mercy nursing students earn pins
On December 14, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
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Mount Mercy University and Z102.9 partner to recognize outstanding high school students
Mount 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.
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Mount Mercy University and SCC partner on 4-year education degree
Mount 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.
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Mount Mercy to remain open on October 2
Due 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.
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Award-winning director and composer becomes Director of new strings ensemble
Members 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.
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Two nursing gifts announced at Mount Mercy University’s BSN@50 event
The 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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Generous gifts improve Donnelly Center spaces
Generous gifts have made significant improvements to spaces inside Mount Mercy University’s Donnelly Center, home to the Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health.
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Mount Mercy University congratulates 2023 white coat recipients
Mount Mercy students received their white coats in a ceremony on September 8, marking their acceptance into the nursing program and approval to move on to clinical study.
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