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Upcoming Events

Catholic High School Leadership Institute

A strong and successful Catholic high school hinges on the leadership of students and their willingness and ability to be vocal witnesses of their faith. The purpose of the CHSLI is to develop student leadership skills and to serve the community.

Soccer Camps

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.

SPARK Workshop | Strong in Faith. Gentle in Speech.

SPARK is a summer workshop providing high school students the opportunity to develop apologetic and evangelistic skills to strengthen their Catholic faith.

may 2023 commencement hats
June 2, 2023

Mount Mercy University Celebrates Class of 2023

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

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A statue of Catherine McAuley on Mount Mercy University campus
May 14, 2023

Tiara Muñoz ’23 Receives Sister Catherine McAuley Award

Mount Mercy University graduate Tiara Muñoz ’23 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during Mount Mercy’s 2023 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 14.

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May 14, 2023

Christine Bwanakweri ’23 Recognized with Sister Mary Frances Warde Award

Mount Mercy University graduate Christine Bwanakweri ’23 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2023 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 14.

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May 14, 2023

Gillian Murray ’23 MA-MFT Recognized with Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award

Mount Mercy University graduate Gillian Murray ’23 MA-MFT was awarded the Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award during the 2023 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 14.

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A nursing pin received at the pinning ceremony
May 12, 2023

33 NURSING GRADUATES HONORED AT NURSING PINNING CEREMONY

On May 12, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.

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Warde Hall on Mount Mercy University campus
May 12, 2023

Andrew J. Lorig presented with President’s Award at Mount Mercy University Honors Convocation

Andrew J. Lorig of Lena, Illinois, received the prestigious President’s Award at Mount Mercy University’s Honors Convocation on Friday, May 12.

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Honors cords at Mount Mercy University's honors convocation
May 12, 2023

Over 30 students awarded at honors convocation

Over 30 awards were given during Mount Mercy’s Honors Convocation, recognizing students for outstanding achievements.

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March 21, 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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Brad Koch smiling at school desk
January 17, 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 16, 2023

Mount Mercy University congratulates December 2022 graduates

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

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A pin from the nursing pinning ceremony
December 15, 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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Statue of Mount Mercy Foundress Catherine McAuley
December 14, 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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Warde hall on Mount Mercy Campus
November 8, 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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Warde Hall on Mount Mercy Campus
November 2, 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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A professor talking about the supply chain
October 31, 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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Warde Hall
October 19, 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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nursing students during the white coat ceremony
September 13, 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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Statue of Mount Mercy Foundress Catherine McAuley
September 12, 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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