Highlights from Commencement 2025
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 6th 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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Have a question about ceremony details and accommodations?
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Friday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
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
Diplomas will be mailed following graduation. Questions? Contact registrar@mtmercy.edu or 319-363-1323 x1584.
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.
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
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.