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May 17, 2026
Mount Mercy University graduate Clarissa Araiza ’26 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Clarissa graduated with bachelor’s degrees in social work and sociology.
May 17, 2026
Mount Mercy University graduate Alicia Mesa Zamora ’24 MBA, ’26 MSL received the Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Alicia completed her Master of Strategic Leadership degree after earning her Master of Business Administration from Mount Mercy in 2024.
JumpStart’s mission is to inspire Cedar Rapids children to reach their educational potential by teaching vital lessons in leadership and academics—through the support of mentors and role models—as part of free sports programming at the Betty Cherry Heritage Hall.
We're hosting an All-State workshop for choir, open to all high school choir students interested in preparing for the Iowa All-State Music Festival!