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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mount Mercy Congratulates December Graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in December. Congratulations, graduates!
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Mount Mercy nursing students earn pins
On December 12, Mount Mercy University pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
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Daniels named first head football coach in program history
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 to add football in 2026
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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Nursing students recognized in 2024 White Coat Ceremony
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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Mount Mercy Congratulates August Graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in August. Congratulations, graduates!
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St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University Enter Into New Strategic Agreement, Marking Intent to Combine
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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Three sister organizations continue annual tradition of spreading mercy in Cedar Rapids community
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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Mount Mercy Congratulates June Graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in June. Congratulations, graduates!
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Mount Mercy University students named to Spring 2024 Dean’s List
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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Mount Mercy Congratulates May Graduates
The following students graduated from Mount Mercy University in May. Congratulations, graduates!
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Elyse Keeffer ’24 Receives Sister Catherine McAuley Award
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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Madison Dreckman ’24 Recognized with Sister Mary Frances Warde Award
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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Kay Beer ’22 MSN (Health Advocacy), ’24 DNP Recognized with Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award
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 presented with President’s Award at Honors Convocation
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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