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Mount Mercy University scares up some fun with Halloween on the Hill
Ghouls and goblins of all ages will gather at Mount Mercy University on Sunday, October 27 to celebrate Halloween on the Hill. Families from local nonprofit agencies along with university staff and...
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Mount Mercy remembers alumna Peggy Whitworth
Mount Mercy joins Corridor communities in mourning the loss of alumna Peggy Whitworth ’64, who passed away October 25, 2013. Peggy was instrumental in creating the Brucemore Historic Site, serving as...
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Mount Mercy mourns the loss of Sister Judith Meyers
It is with great sadness that Mount Mercy University mourns the passing of Sister Judith Meyers, who died peacefully at Mercy Medical Center on October 27, 2013. Sister Judith served as Mount Mercy’s...
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Students present research at annual psychology conference
Mount Mercy University psychology students presented research posters at the 23rd Annual Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference on November 2. Their works contributed to 50 data displays...
View ArticleMount Mercy University paves the way to a Home Field Advantage
In June 2013, Mount Mercy University formally announced plans to transform vacant industrial space at 909 17th St NE into a multi-sport, outdoor facility for their student athletes. The news was...
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Mount Mercy says goodbye to our “#1 fan”, Emeritus Professor Dale Harrison
Heavy hearts are felt campus-wide as Mount Mercy mourns the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Dale Harrison, who passed away Nov. 1, 2013.Dale retired from the college’s faculty in 2006 after...
View ArticleDonation drive in support of veterans begins Nov. 11
Mount Mercy University’s Registrar’s Office is hosting a donation drive in support of patients at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City. New and unopened travel-size personal hygiene products may be...
View ArticleMount Mercy University and Kirkwood Community College celebrate their...
Mount Mercy University and Kirkwood Community College celebrate a 15-year collaborative partnership that has connected nearly 1,300 hard-working adults with bachelor’s degrees. "The accelerated degree...
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Bridgehaven conference to host Mount Mercy clinical director
Jacob Christenson, Ph.D, assistant professor and clinical director for Mount Mercy University CRST International Graduate Center’s Marriage and Family Therapy program, will speak at Bridgehaven’s...
View ArticleHawkeye Community College to host Mount Mercy’s O’Keefe
Ellen O’Keefe, Mount Mercy associate professor of education and education department chair, will speak to Hawkeye Community College students at a noon luncheon on Nov. 20. Professor O'Keefe will...
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Mount Mercy t-shirt swap benefits the greater good
Students at Mount Mercy University traded old for new in the Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) t-shirt swap held Oct. 24. Learners donated college-branded t-shirts from around the country and in...
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Nursing students continue to benefit from Keech Scholarship Fund
The Keech Scholarship Fund has been impacting Mount Mercy nursing students for more than 40 years.Established in 1969 with funds from the estates of Dr. Roy K. Keech and his wife Bess, the scholarship...
View ArticleStudents help shape round-table talk on Iowa Tuition Grant
State legislators met with representatives from area private colleges to discuss the impact of the Iowa Tuition Grant on Nov. 22. Mount Mercy students Amanda Mayotte and Cassie Paulson joined Interim...
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Cedar Rapids bowling team rolls record breaker with Mustang power
When the final scores were tallied at May City Bowl on Nov. 11, team Emil’s Hideaway had rolled a city league record breaker.Four of the five teammates are part of Mount Mercy University’s family. Head...
View ArticleNational Council for the Social Studies hosts Mount Mercy professors’ work
Mount Mercy’s Assistant Professor of Education Jennie Schmidt, Ph.D., recently traveled to St. Louis to present “Pre-Service Learning Across the Curriculum” at the National Council for the Social...
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Mount Mercy Partners with Schools on PDS Model
Mount Mercy University is partnering with Regis Middle School and Center Point-Urbana schools to implement a Professional Development School (PDS) model for teacher preparation. This program provides...
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#GivingTuesday prompts messages from Mount Mercy community
Giving Tuesday is a campaign to unite charitable givers in supporting causes in the spirit of the holiday season. This Dec. 3 marks the second annual #GivingTuesday movement, and Mount Mercy faculty,...
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Laurie Hamen appointed Mount Mercy University President
Laurie M. Hamen, J.D., a higher education veteran with nearly 30 years of experience in student affairs, enrollment management, athletics, academics and grant procurement, will be Mount Mercy...
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Terri Crumley appointed Mount Mercy’s dean of admissions
Terri Snyders Crumley, D.M.A., joined Mount Mercy University as dean of admissions on Dec. 2. Terri comes to the university with over 20 years of service in higher education and more than 12 years of...
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Mount Mercy Mission and Ministry staff reflect on Pope Francis as Time’s...
“It’s an invigorating day for the Church and Mount Mercy as a Catholic University” responds Director of Campus Ministry Bill Mulcahey to the Dec. 11 announcement of Pope Francis, The People’s Pope as...
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