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From making headlines to creating new events, Mount Mercy strives to keep the campus community up to date to on what's happening on the Hill. Whether it's an institutional announcement, featured student, or featured event, Mount Mercy works to bring information to your fingertips.

Upcoming Events

Spring Celebration

Join us for our annual spring celebration concert, featuring our Jazz Connection choir, Jazz Band, and Voices Electric show choir!

Paha Review Launch Party | 25th Anniversary Celebration

All are invited to celebrate 25 years of PAHA—and 50 years of literary magazines in Betty Cherry Heritage Hall.

Apr
27
Student playing an instrument.

Spring Celebration

Join us for our annual spring celebration concert, featuring our Jazz Connection choir, Jazz Band, and Voices Electric show choir!

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May
1
Students participating in the visiting writer series workshop

Paha Review Launch Party | 25th Anniversary Celebration

All are invited to celebrate 25 years of PAHA—and 50 years of literary magazines in Betty Cherry Heritage Hall.

Read more
May
12
golden horseshoes event

The Golden Horseshoes

Join us on Monday, May 6, for the Golden Horseshoes annual award ceremony at 5:30 PM. Visit us early at 4:30 PM for appetizers!

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May
16
graduating honor students during honors convocation 2023

Honors Convocation

Honors Convocation is held yearly and recognizes undergraduates and graduates for their achievements through individual awards, Honors Program completion, and the President's Award.

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May
16
Nurses during the nursing pinning ceremony at Mount Mercy University

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Join us as the Martin-Herold College of Nursing & Health provides nursing pins to our BSN and RN-BSN graduates.

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May
18
Graduation cap

Commencement Ceremony | 2025

You're invited to witness the Class of '25 achieve their next milestone as they will be honored and officially be conferred their degrees during Commencement 2025.

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May
21
Outside view of the graduate center.

Women in Leadership | Nina Lohman

Join us for the latest Women in Leadership event as we host author and founder of Brink, Nina Lohman.

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Jun
9
Kids holding hands at the Plaster Athletic Complex

JumpStart

JumpStart’s mission is to inspire Cedar Rapids children to reach their educational potential by teaching vital lessons in leadership and academics—through the support of mentors and role models—as part of free sports programming at the Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex.

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Jun
12
students at registration day

Registration Day

Mount Mercy University welcomes groups of prospective students and their families to get an overview of our programs, places, and people.

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Jun
13
students at registration day

Registration Day

Mount Mercy University welcomes groups of prospective students and their families to get an overview of our programs, places, and people.

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Jun
23
students at registration day

Registration Day

Mount Mercy University welcomes groups of prospective students and their families to get an overview of our programs, places, and people.

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Jul
11
students at registration day

Registration Day

Mount Mercy University welcomes groups of prospective students and their families to get an overview of our programs, places, and people.

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Aug
4
The Mount Mercy University choir performing

All-State Choral Workshop

We're hosting an All-State workshop for choir, open to all high school choir students interested in preparing for the Iowa All-State Music Festival!

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