Mount Mercy University nursing professor named one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses
Dr. Kim Bro has been named one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses. She was nominated by a colleague familiar with her contributions to the nursing community.
Read moreDr. Robert Beatty named new president of Mount Mercy University
Dr. Robert (Bob) Beatty has been named the 10th president of Mount Mercy University. Beatty will begin his duties as president on July 1, 2020.
February 27, 2020
Cassidy Courey '21 joins the Junior Team USA bowling team
Cassidy Courey ’21 is competitive both at the lanes and in the classroom. Courey recently earned a coveted spot on the Junior Team USA bowling team.
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Mount Mercy University announces February 2020 grads
Mount Mercy University is pleased to announce February 2020 graduates. A commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the U.S. Cellular Center.
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MMU to host book signing for English professor Dr. Wales Freedman
Mount Mercy University is hosting a book signing event for associate professor of English and department chair, Dr. Eden Wales Freedman at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April. 14 in Mount Mercy University’s Flaherty Community Room (204 Basile Hall).
Read moreMAEd grad uses degree to advise education institutions
Michael Young '14 MAEd promotes accessibility for all learners and advocates for equitable practices and structures in classrooms and schools.
February 20, 2020
Mount Mercy University explores the Good Life in Spring Lecture Series
Mount Mercy University’s 2020 Spring Lecture Series—The Good Life—will explore a life that is happy, pleasant, ethical, and just.
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Nursing major wears many hats
Most college students are pretty busy, but for nursing major Andrew Anderson, busy might be an understatement.
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Fall 2019 Dean’s List announced
Congratulations to the following students named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2019 semester. 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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Human trafficking expert to speak after documentary screening at Mount Mercy
Teresa Davidson, co-founder and president of Chains Interrupted and anti-human trafficking coordinator at Mercy Medical Center, will speak at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 in Mount Mercy University’s Flaherty Community Room (204 Basile Hall).
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Mount Mercy University announces December 2019 graduates
Mount Mercy University is pleased to announce the following December 2019 graduates. A commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020, at the U.S. Cellular Center.
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Sisters find comfort, inspiration, strength in each other
Sisters Bobby Jo Salm ’18 and Heather Mineart ’18 took the leap of higher-ed faith and landed at Mount Mercy University—together.
Read moreMMU to offer low residency Master of Strategic Leadership Program
Mount Mercy University announces the Master of Strategic Leadership (MSL) low residency, virtual seminar delivery option.
December 3, 2019
Area comedy troupes perform at Cedar Rapids Improv Festival
Mount Mercy University’s Begging for Mercy, Cedar Rapids Washington High School’s FDIC and the University of Northern Iowa’s Some Assembly Required performed interactive improvisation shows Nov. 22-23 at the Cedar Rapids Improv Festival on the Mount Mercy campus.
Read moreMelaka Anderson '18 used education to break out of the poverty cycle
Despite everything Melaka Anderson ’18 has been through, she believes that God placed her at Mount Mercy at the right time, surrounding her with people to help her overcome the odds.
November 1, 2019
A first-generation farmer makes his mark
Brenna Stoops developed an early passion for gardening. Her husband, Rogan Stoops ’12, ’17 MBA, didn’t quite follow in those footsteps.
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Patricia Ochs '18 MSL serves her community through care packages
Patricia Ochs ’18 MSL, a U.S. Air Force veteran, created an online startup sending personalized care packages to military personnel.
Read moreAaron Lacy ’14 changed his life by making memories last
Aaron Lacy ’14 says it’s seeking experiences beyond his comfort zone that has shaped the kind of person he’s become.
October 1, 2019
Meet the class
Get to know the newest Mustangs as they answer questions about themselves and their journey to the Hill!
Read moreMMU ranks high in social mobility
Mount Mercy University ranked high in social mobility on the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list.
September 23, 2019
MMU explores pleasures, perils of food with annual Fall Faculty Series
Mount Mercy University’s 2019 Fall Faculty Series—Setting the Table: Pleasures & Perils of Food in America—will explore food topics including the agricultural revolution, food as a weapon of war, dumpster diving, and our current unsustainable food systems.
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Marlan “LO” Dixon ’19, ’20 MACJ pushed himself to be successful
From the south side of Chicago to Cedar Rapids’ Mound View neighborhood, Marlan “LO” Dixon persevered through adversity to quench his thirst for knowledge.
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MMU professor finds how Cedar Rapids community views CRPD
Mount Mercy Professor of Criminal Justice Chad Loes was asked by the Cedar Rapids Police Department to create a survey gauging the Cedar Rapids community’s view on the department.
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JumpStart participants reflect on experience
Mount Mercy’s JumpStart program inspires Cedar Rapids children to reach their educational potential.
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