Darius Nupolu '20 MSL
Darius Nupolu ’20 MSL uses his passion, agricultural experience, and land provided by Feed Iowa First to grow African crops, making them more accessible to the Cedar Rapids community.
Mount Mercy University is a proud stepping stone on the journey our students and alums make toward their futures. People are achieving great success here on the Hill, and we’re proud to see how our coMMUnity helps all of us grow.
"Mount Mercy gave me the confidence and tools to take on new things and instilled a drive to want to continue learning every day."
—Kevin Foht '10
We're proud to serve as a stepping stone for students on the way to chase their dreams. Below are just a few selections from our students and alumni who have a story to share with the world.
We love to hear about the influential stories of our coMMUnity members. All are welcomed to reach out and share your story with us.
"A good beginning is of great importance." — Mount Mercy Foundress Catherine McAuley
Darius Nupolu ’20 MSL uses his passion, agricultural experience, and land provided by Feed Iowa First to grow African crops, making them more accessible to the Cedar Rapids community.
Our students and alumni make an impact on the world every day. Check out the latest ways Mustangs have made a splash.
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Owner, Therapist, Supervisor | Prism Therapy Group
Jessica Pladsen '08, '12 MA-MFT, ’24 PhD-MFT, found psychology to be the frontier for learning in her life and enjoyed the depth of understanding and innovation that followed.
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Subcontract Program Manager, Navigation & Sensor Systems Electronic Systems | BAE Systems, Inc.
Kevin Winn knew he would get a quality education with both of his chosen master programs because of the outstanding education and professors he encountered as an undergraduate at Mount Mercy University.
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Executive Director | Hope of Hope
As the executive director of a nonprofit organization that provides faith connections and mental health services, Mount Mercy University was an obvious choice for Amy Guardado to pursue a graduate degree.
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Founder of Embody Bridal
A degree in marketing wasn’t the first choice of Erynn DeRycke ’14 when she arrived at Mount Mercy University, but it eventually provided her with the preparation needed to succeed in her business.
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Director | Falck Health Institute
It was Mount Mercy University’s community that gained attention of Michael Kaduce ’09. As an alumnus, Michael continues to maintain a strong connection to the community he found on the Hill.
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Marketing, Economics
MMU Plus provided Rob Kandl ’23 with a deeper look into what marketing is like outside the classroom.
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Travel Nurse
After 35 years in health care, Michelle Wiegand-Bigger '21 MSN, '24 FNP-DNP, is advancing her career by receiving the benefits of in-person learning
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Education Program Coordinator | Catherine McAuley Center
For Cecilia Bwanakweri ’23, ’24 MSL, MMU Plus provided excellent leadership skills, self-development, and self-discovery.
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Psychology, Business Administration
Jonathan Servey ’24, ’26 MA-MFT is utilizing the resources at Mount Mercy University to get ahead, get involved, and build connections.
Read moreThe sense of community drew Feryl York '21 MSL to Mount Mercy to complete her Master of Strategic Leadership.
Featured in the "Coming Back to School" section below, Dana Schultz '17 '18 MBA gives her advice to those thinking of continuing their education.
Meet the new Mount Mercy class and hear why they decided to attend Mount Mercy.
Learn why so many say that the Hill feels like home.
An education from a small school can make a big impact. Read our most popular student and alumni stories.
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Biology & Chemistry
For Peyton, going into a science-related field was something she always knew she'd do. A poor test grade in one of her required courses only fueled her passion.
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Kirkwood Community College
When Feryl York set out to get her master’s degree, career advancement was top-of-mind. It was her own personal growth that surprised her.
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Digital Technology, Collins Aerospace
Ambitious and determined, Piper Twachtmann '15 MBA says Mount Mercy helped build on her professional skills and advance her career.
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Senior Bilingual Customer Support Representative
From a seasonal position at Alliant Energy to a full-time job, Jacob Waltersdorf ’21 turned what was supposed to be a three-month assignment into a successful and innovative career.
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Nursing
Mount Mercy and Unity Point-St. Luke Hospital's Senior Student Promise Program allowed Grace Herring ’22 to pursue her dream career without worrying about cost.
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Kinship Specialist | Families First Counseling
Discovering a helping profession isn’t limited to just nursing, Frankline changed majors and enrolled in the MA-MFT program.
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Human Resources Business Partner | Collins Aerospace
Crystal Loftsgard ’16 MSL returned to Mount Mercy to pursue the Leading People and Organizations Certificate. Her certificate helped her build practical skills she can apply in her career.
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