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Hesburgh Lecture | Dr. James Sullivan

Dr. James Sullivan is a Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame. He has been a visiting scholar at the National Poverty Center and visiting professor at the University of Chicago.

Learn How to Learn...You Think You Know, But Do You? with Marcie Van Note

Our world is moving so fast that we simply need to learn things on the fly. Join Marcie Van Note, Business & Leadership Programs Director and walk away with 22 tips you can put to use immediately for learning faster.

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March 22, 2023

Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2023 graduates

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (March 2, 2023) – The following student(s) graduated from Mount Mercy in February.

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January 23, 2023

Mount Mercy University students named to Fall 2022 Dean’s List

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (January 23, 2023) – The following student(s) made Mount Mercy University’s Fall 2022 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.

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January 18, 2023

Mount Mercy announces Master of Science in Education

Mount Mercy has announced the addition of a 10th graduate program, an online Master of Science in Education (MSEd).

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January 17, 2023

Mount Mercy University congratulates December 2022 graduates

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy in December. Congratulations, graduates!

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December 16, 2022

Mount Mercy nursing students earn pins

On December 12, Mount Mercy University pinned over 50 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

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December 15, 2022

Latest university magazine features a year in review

With 2022 drawing to a close, we wanted to reflect on what our students, employees, alumni, and larger campus community have accomplished over the past year. Dive into what the last year looked like at Mount Mercy, including exciting updates for Athletics and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity efforts, and the experiences and accomplishments of Mount Mercy students and alumni.

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November 9, 2022

Campus Updates on 11/9 Incident

Public Safety and the Cedar Rapids Police Department were notified of a person inside Andreas, possibly armed. The CRPD is investigating the incident and has determined there is not an active, ongoing threat. We are taking a number of immediate measures to ensure our campus safety and well-being, which is our utmost priority.

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November 3, 2022

Campus Updates on 11/3 Incident

A Mount Mercy University student was injured in a shooting near campus, is expected to fully recover, and has been released from the hospital and returned to campus.

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November 1, 2022

Mount Mercy announces Master of Science in Supply Chain Management

Mount Mercy University has announced the addition of a ninth graduate program, a Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (MSSCM). The program will start February 6 in response to market demands and local/regional employer needs.

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October 20, 2022

Mount Mercy University announces new CRST Data Intelligence Lab

A $1.25 million gift from CRST will support the growth of Mount Mercy’s computer science and data science programs.

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September 14, 2022

Mount Mercy University congratulates 2022 white coat recipients

The following nursing students received their white coats in a ceremony on September 9.

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September 13, 2022

Mount Mercy University celebrates August 2022 graduates

The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in August. Congratulations, graduates!

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June 30, 2022

Mount Mercy University students named to Spring 2022 Dean’s List

The following Mount Mercy Students have made it onto the Spring 2022 Dean's List.

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June 30, 2022

Mount Mercy University congratulates June 2022 graduates

Mount Mercy University congratulates the following June graduates from the of Class of '22.

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May 26, 2022

Mount Mercy University Celebrates Class of 2022

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May.

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May 15, 2022

Marco Delgado '22 recognized with Sister Mary Frances Warde Award

Mount Mercy University graduate Marco Delgado '22 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2022 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15. Delgado graduated with a degree in nursing and health care navigation.

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May 15, 2022

Emma Lantz '22 Receives the Sister Catherine McAuley Award

Mount Mercy University graduate Emma Lantz '22 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during Mount Mercy’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 15. Lantz graduated with a degree in criminal justice and psychology.

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May 15, 2022

Amber Grimm '17, '22 MAEd recognized with first Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award

Mount Mercy University graduate Amber Grimm '17, '22 MAEd received the first ever Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award during the 2022 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 15.

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May 13, 2022

Gwen Johnson '22 presented with President’s Award at Mount Mercy University Honors Convocation

Cedar Rapids native Gwen Johnson '22 was recognized by Mount Mercy University, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with the prestigious President’s Award at Honors Convocation on Friday, May 13.

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May 13, 2022

51 Nursing Graduates honored at Nursing Pinning Ceremony

On May 13, Mount Mercy University pinned over 50 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

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May 13, 2022

Over 30 Students Awarded at Honors Convocation

Over 30 awards were given during Mount Mercy University’s Honors Convocation. These awards recognized students for excelling in academics and extra-curricular activities while demonstrating leadership and personal growth during their time at Mount Mercy.

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March 1, 2022

Mercy Medical Center & Mount Mercy University announce education assistance program to jumpstart nursing careers

Mercy Medical Center and Mount Mercy University announce a new partnership that will help Mount Mercy students complete their nursing degrees with little to no debt – while gaining valuable, on-the-job experience as they prepare to enter the nursing workforce.

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