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March 13, 2026
Mount Mercy University is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids – Iowa’s second-largest city (area code: 319). In our hometown, there is no shortage of great things to do. Whether you are into food, entertainment, or hidden local gems, here is a Mount Mercy-approved guide to enjoying the 319.
February 20, 2026
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in February. Congratulations, graduates!
Join us for our Nursing Visit Day! Experience an interactive lecture, learn about the MercyReady partnership program, hear from professors and current students, and tour our simulation lab!
Sister Helen Prejean, an educator and author known internationally for her tireless work against the death penalty, will be visiting the Mount Mercy campus on Monday, April 13.
Join us for our Nursing Visit Day! Experience an interactive lecture, learn about the MercyReady partnership program, hear from professors and current students, and tour our simulation lab!
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Sister Helen Prejean, an educator and author known internationally for her tireless work against the death penalty, will be visiting the Mount Mercy campus on Monday, April 13.
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#HaveMercyGiveMercy is Mount Mercy's annual day of spirit and support! This one day makes a collective impact on the entire Mount Mercy community by bringing together stories, pride, and gifts of every size.
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Join us for the latest Women in Leadership event as we host Brooke Holahan, Family Support and Wellness Case Manager at the House of Hope in Waterloo!
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Mount Mercy University welcomes groups of prospective students and their families to get an overview of Mount Mercy, its programs, places, and people.
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You're invited to Mount Mercy University's Hesburgh Lecture, featuring Heather Foucault-Camm, presenting "Both Creation and Beginning: A Catholic's Vision of the Cosmos."
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Join us for our annual spring celebration concert, featuring our Jazz Connection choir, Jazz Band, and Voices Electric show choir!
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You're invited to listen in on the F.E. (Fritz) Hitchcock Endowed Nursing Lecture, where we will host Dr. Elizabeth Schlenk on Monday, April 27 from 2:00-3:00 PM.
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Join our University Band, University Choir, and new University Strings ensemble for our annual spring concert!
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Join us on Monday, May 11, for the Golden Horseshoes annual award ceremony at 5:30 PM. Doors open at 5:00 PM for appetizers!
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Honors Convocation is held yearly and recognizes undergraduates and graduates for their achievements through individual awards, Honors Program completion, and the President's Award.
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Join us as the Martin-Herold College of Nursing and Health provides nursing pins to our BSN and RN-BSN graduates.
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You're invited to witness the Class of '26 achieve their next milestone as they will be honored and officially be conferred their degrees during Commencement 2026.
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