News and Events

Mercy in Action

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

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.

Women in Leadership | Lindsay Leahy

Join us for the latest Women in Leadership event as we host Lindsay Leahy, creator of the blog Grit, Gratitude, and Grace and founder of The Restoration Project.

Educator Conference of Eastern Iowa: Forward in Faith

Join us as we bring Catholic schools from across the Archdiocese together for a day of prayer, learning, collaboration, and reflection. We are accepting proposals for breakout sessions presented by PreK-12 teachers and other professionals—submit yours today!

Aug
2
girl batting on plate for the mustangs

Softball Visit Day

Discover your future in softball at Mount Mercy University and see what we have to offer. Visit campus to meet our head coaches, practice your skills with current Mustangs, and take a tour around our beautiful campus facilities.

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Aug
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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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Aug
8
girl batting on plate for the mustangs

Softball Visit Day

Discover your future in softball at Mount Mercy University and see what we have to offer. Visit campus to meet our head coaches, practice your skills with current Mustangs, and take a tour around our beautiful campus facilities.

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Sep
27
Cheerleaders

Homecoming & Alumni Weekend

Join us to connect with classmates and professors, celebrate honored classes, see the exciting changes in progress, and congratulate Alumni Award recipients and Hall of Fame inductees.

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