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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39 NURSING GRADUATES HONORED AT NURSING PINNING CEREMONY
Mount Mercy University pinned nearly 40 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 10.
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33 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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St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University Announce Plans to Consider Strategic Combination; New Agreement Signed to Expand Course Options for Students at Both Catholic Universities
The presidents of St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University are pleased to announce the signing of a new joint agreement as they consider the potential for a path-breaking and innovative strategic combination. The immediate agreement allows students to take a range of courses from either university, whether in-person, or in a hybrid or online format beginning in fall 2024.
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Spanish Composer writes song for Mount Mercy's Spring Concert
A simple email turned into much more when Director of Bands Jack Frank connected with Spanish composer Andres Alvarez. Now, the upcoming May 5 concert will feature several of the composer’s works and showcase him as a guest director as the band premieres a piece he wrote for Mount Mercy University.
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Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2024 graduates
Mount Mercy University congratulates February 2024 graduates. See all who graduated.
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Mount Mercy strengthens MBA program with input from major community employers
Mount Mercy University has revamped its Master of Business Administration program (MBA) with insight from several leading employers throughout the Corridor. Beginning in August, five new tracks will be offered within the MBA program.
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13 Mount Mercy alumni named to 2024 Great Iowa Nurses list
Mount Mercy is pleased to announce that 13 alumni—including BSN Chair and Assistant Professor Ann Davidshofer ’15 MSN, RN—have been named to the 2024 Great Iowa Nurses list.
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Mount Mercy partners with EICC on easy transfer RN-BSN program
Mount Mercy University has partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide an easy transfer process into Mount Mercy’s RN-BSN program.
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Mount Mercy University students named to Fall 2023 Dean’s List
The following student(s) are named to Mount Mercy University’s Fall 2023 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 in December. Congratulations, graduates!
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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Partners with Mount Mercy University to Pilot New Experiential Learning Program
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) partnered with Mount Mercy University to pilot the Busse Foundation JA Finance Park® Mobile learning experience. The event was honored with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Mount Mercy’s campus on January 17, 2024, followed by a 2-day student engagement experience, where Mount Mercy’s Personal Financial Planning class got to interact with the exhibit and local business leaders.
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