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A statue of sister mary francis warde on Mount Mercy campus
May 18, 2025

Kristina Glackin ’25 Recognized with Sister Mary Frances Warde Award

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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May 18, 2025

Conner Allender ’25 Receives Sister Catherine McAuley Award

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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The University Center on Mount Mercy campus
May 18, 2025

Abby Davis ’25 MSEd Recognized with Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award

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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A pin from the nursing pinning ceremony
May 16, 2025

54 Nursing Graduates Honored at Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Mount Mercy University pinned nearly 54 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 16.

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President Olson at Honors Convocation
May 16, 2025

Houston Hamlett presented with President’s Award at Honors Convocation

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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Honors cords
May 16, 2025

31 students awarded at Honors Convocation

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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nurse and syringe
April 8, 2025

10 Mount Mercy alumni named 2025's Great Iowa Nurses

Mount Mercy is pleased to announce that 10 alumni have been named to the 2024 Great Iowa Nurses list.

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March 6, 2025

Mount Mercy Announces $2.1 Million Lead Gift for Busse Football Center

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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A statue of Catherine McAuley on MMU campus
January 13, 2025

Mount Mercy University students named to Fall 2024 Dean’s List

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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two students posing with their commencement medals
January 11, 2025

Mount Mercy Congratulates December Graduates

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

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