Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Highlights from Commencement 2025

Podzimek Award

Abigail Davis ’25 MSEd

Warde Award

Kristina Glackin ‘25

McAuley Award

Conner Allender ‘25

Tradition of Excellence

Nursing Pinning

President's Award

Houston Hamlett receives President's Award

Outstanding Achievement

Honors Convocation

Meet your speakers

Congragulations to the following Class of '25 student speakers! We look forward to your inspirational stories and farewell messages.

Amelia Frimml '25

Amelia Frimml ’25 is from Marengo, Iowa, and majored in Secondary Education.

Amelia was a student leader on campus, serving as Student Government Association President in 2024. In addition, she was an Admission Ambassador and was vice president of the Future Educators Club.

Amelia is grateful for the meaningful connections she made at Mount Mercy and the opportunities she was given to be in real world classroom settings. She will begin her teaching career this August as a 6^th grade social studies at Cedar Rapids Prep, a charter school that is launching later this year.

Shannon Raap '25 MSL

Shannon Raap ’25 MSL has worked at Collins Aerospace for 20 years and is currently a Sr. Manager for the Test Equipment Services Team. Earning her Master of Strategic Leadership degree from Mount Mercy has helped her strengthen her leadership skills and expand her professional network.

Shannon has been able to apply what she’s learned to her day-to-day activities. She said the tools provided through her coursework will help her continue to lead by example and she hopes to become an advocate for others who are considering advanced education for their personal and professional growth.

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Here to help

Have a question about ceremony details and accommodations?
Contact events@mtmercy.edu.

Want to know your graduation status?
Visit or reach out to:

211 Warde Hall
registrar@mtmercy.edu | 319-363-1323 x1584

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

What's required to graduate?

All students planning to participate in Commencement must:

Apply for graduation through the Office of the Registrar
Meet financial obligations by noon the Thursday before Commencement to receive your diploma and get your official transcripts

How will I get my diploma?

Diplomas will be mailed following graduation. Questions? Contact registrar@mtmercy.edu or 319-363-1323 x1584.

How do I order a program with all names listed?

During the ceremony, you’ll receive a handout with information on how to order the large program with all graduate names listed. Programs will be mailed after Commencement—please allow several weeks for printing and mailing.

When will photos and programs from the ceremony be available?

Photography

Commencement photos will be available on our Flickr page and posted on Mount Mercy's social media channels. Additional photos can be purchased from teamphotonetwork.com within 48 hours of the ceremony. Click on "Find my Pics" and enter the password GRAD2025. Any questions about purchased photos can be directed to Joe Photo at 319-362-6187.

Videography

All Commencement ceremonies were livestreamed and are available for replay on Mount Mercy's YouTube channel. Full video coverage of the ceremonies was provided by Pro Video Productions of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To order your own copy after the ceremony, visit provideoweb.com/shop to receive a downloadable file via email or digital file via USB drive once the video has been edited.

Programs

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