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May 18, 2025
Mount Mercy University graduate Kristina Glackin ’25 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Kristina graduated with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an endorsement in language arts for grades 5-12 and a minor in creative writing.
May 18, 2025
Mount Mercy University graduate Conner Allender ’25 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during Mount Mercy’s 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Conner received her bachelor’s degree with a double major in criminal justice and psychology.
Join us for the latest Women in Leadership event as we host author and founder of Brink, Nina Lohman.
The Mount Mercy soccer program invites you to learn and enjoy the game of soccer in a competitive environment from former professional players Amir Hadzic and former MMU standout Sho Takaoka. Open to grades 2-11!
Mount Mercy University graduate Kristina Glackin ’25 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Kristina graduated with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education with an endorsement in language arts for grades 5-12 and a minor in creative writing.
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Mount Mercy University graduate Conner Allender ’25 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during Mount Mercy’s 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Conner received her bachelor’s degree with a double major in criminal justice and psychology.
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Mount Mercy University graduate Abby Davis ’25 MSEd (Educational Leadership and Administration) was awarded the Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award during the 2025 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 18. Abby graduated in December with a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) degree.
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Mount Mercy University pinned nearly 54 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 16.
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Houston Hamlett of Cedar Rapids, IA received the prestigious President’s Award at Mount Mercy University’s Honors Convocation on Friday, May 16.
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During Honors Convocation each year, students are recognized for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities while demonstrating leadership and personal growth during their time at Mount Mercy.
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Mount Mercy is pleased to announce that 10 alumni have been named to the 2024 Great Iowa Nurses list.
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Mount Mercy University is excited to announce a transformational $2.1 million lead gift from the Lavern T. and Audrey Busse Foundation, including a $1.5 million matching challenge, to support the construction of the Busse Football Center.
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The following student(s) are named to Mount Mercy University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List
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The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in December. Congratulations, graduates!
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On December 12, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
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The Mount Mercy athletics department is excited to welcome MD Daniels to the campus community as the first head football coach in program history, Director of Athletics Paul Gavin ’88 announced today. Daniels will assume the role on Jan. 6, 2025.
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Mount Mercy University is adding football to its list of athletic programs, with competition expected to begin in the fall of 2026.
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The following nursing students received their white coats in a ceremony on September 6, marking their acceptance into the nursing program and approval to move on to clinical study. Congratulations!
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The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in August. Congratulations, graduates!
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St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University are poised to expand academic offerings, athletic programs, and innovative opportunities for students of both universities through the signing of a strategic agreement. The agreement is subject to applicable regulatory approvals with a goal of ultimately combining the two universities.
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Sister organizations Mount Mercy University, the Catherine McAuley Center and Mercy Medical Center are continuing the tradition of spreading mercy in our community. Circle the City with Mercy is a one-day community service project with volunteers from each organization working toward a common cause.
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The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in June. Congratulations, graduates!
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Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better, and who were 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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The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in May. Congratulations, graduates!
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Mount Mercy University graduate Elyse Keeffer ’24 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during Mount Mercy’s 2024 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12. Elyse received her bachelor’s degree in religion and social work.
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Mount Mercy University graduate Madison Dreckman ’24 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2024 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12. Madison graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in actuarial science and mathematics.
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Mount Mercy University graduate Kay Beer ’22 MSN (Health Advocacy), ’24 DNP was awarded the Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award during the 2024 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 12. Kay graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.
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Tonya Marie Kramer of Keystone, Iowa, received the prestigious President’s Award at Mount Mercy University’s Honors Convocation on Friday, May 10.
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