July 20, 2017 - 8:15am
The Mount Mercy University Students in Human Resource Management (SIHRM) club was awarded a 2016–2017 Merit Award by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for providing superior growth and development opportunities to its student chapter members.
Of the 327 student chapters from across the United States, Mount Mercy was one of 149 winners.
July 12, 2017 - 9:57am
Mount Mercy University was ranked highest among all Iowa colleges on MONEY magazine’s 2017 Best Colleges For Your Money list. The annual list puts Mount Mercy at No. 87 in the nation among 711 schools, 50 spots higher than in 2016.
Rankings are based on 27 factors in three equally-weighted categories: educational quality, affordability, and alumni success. Mount Mercy also stood out in MONEY’s rankings for overall quality.
July 10, 2017 - 1:40pm
Mount Mercy University is pleased to announce Will Oprisko as assistant vice president and dean of students.
Oprisko comes to the university from Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, where he was dean of students. He holds a bachelor’s degree in pastoral ministries from Taylor University and an M.S.Ed. in Student Affairs Administration from Indiana University.
July 7, 2017 - 8:50am
The Unity Campaign was Mount Mercy’s most successful fundraising effort in our nearly 90-year history. Because of the generosity of thousands of donors, and the tireless efforts of so many, we have a great deal to commemorate.
July 7, 2017 - 8:40am
Thank you for your support of Mount Mercy University during the most successful fundraising campaign in our 89-year history—raising a record $36+ million from July 2009 through June of 2016. Because of the generosity of thousands of donors, the success stories found throughout this report—and many more—have profoundly changed the […]
July 7, 2017 - 8:20am
In 2015, Reverend Anthony Adawu, lovingly known as Father Tony, became Mount Mercy’s first full-time chaplain in almost six years. His pastoral presence reinforces Mount Mercy’s Catholic tradition and Mercy charism.
July 7, 2017 - 8:10am
(1932–2016) Sister Mary Cephas Wichman was a vowed member of the Sisters of Mercy for 66 years. Known for her generosity, kindness, and delicious scones, Sister Mary Cephas dedicated much of her career to developing relationships and raising support for education—a hallmark of the Sisters of Mercy.
July 7, 2017 - 8:10am
(1939–2016) Andreas served the Board of Trustees for 40 years with distinction, leaving behind a legacy of financial management that changed the course of Mount Mercy’s future and positively impacted thousands of students’ lives.
July 7, 2017 - 8:05am
The Board of Trustees is a volunteer, self-perpetuating group, with a maximum membership of 37 members, three of whom are to be Sisters of Mercy.
July 7, 2017 - 8:00am
Mount Mercy’s outdoor athletes have never had a home field to call their own. To simply practice and play, alternative spaces scattered throughout Cedar Rapids were rented, making it difficult for athletes to train, compete, and generate much-deserved fan enthusiasm.
July 7, 2017 - 7:50am
Launching graduate programs in academic areas of recognized expertise was a natural progression for Mount Mercy. However, the popularity of its initial offerings quickly led to increased enrollment and the need for more space.
July 7, 2017 - 7:40am
The University Center creates a comfortable, attractive, and high-tech setting—fostering collaboration, encouraging engagement, and instilling a sense of true community.
July 7, 2017 - 7:30am
Building on its reputation for high-quality, student-focused undergraduate education—and carrying forth its mission to meet the needs of our time—Mount Mercy launched its first master’s degree programs in 2008.
July 7, 2017 - 7:20am
We set out to raise an ambitious $35 million—at the start of the global recession recovery no less—and we did it, together, raising nearly $37 million!
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