Et cetera : Mount Mercy University recognizes May graduates

The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University offers students a personal, practical and faith-inspired education that distinctly blends professional career preparation and liberal arts with a strong curriculum grounded in leadership and service. Mount Mercy University is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE).

Over 85 years, Mount Mercy has grown in size and reputation, adapting to meet the changing educational needs of the Cedar Rapids community. Mount Mercy offers baccalaureate and graduate education to nearly 1,800 students. Popular undergraduate majors include business, nursing, criminal justice, education and social work. Graduate programs are offered in business, education, nursing, marriage and family therapy, strategic leadership, and criminal justice. For more information on Mount Mercy, visit www.mtmercy.edu.

Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and lead courageous lives. Mount Mercy offers baccalaureate and graduate education to nearly 1,800 enrolled students and uniquely blends liberal arts education with professional preparation.

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HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR, HONORS (if listed)

Atkins, IA

Abby Moser, Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education
Erica Schanbacher, Master of Business Administration, Quality Management

Blairstown, IA

Elizabeth Avis, Bachelor of Arts, Social Work

Norway, IA

Evan Boddicker, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
Kristen Myers, Bachelor of Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Cum Laude

Urbana, IA

Ashley Perez, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing AP
Tina Schellhorn, Master of Arts in Education, Reading

Van Horne, IA

Elizabeth Anderson, Master of Arts in Education, Special Education

Vinton, IA

Jessica Hoff, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude

Walford, IA

Lauren Galus, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Cum Laude
Kerry Kilker, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Elizabeth Merrifield, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing, Cum Laude

Watkins, IA

Hannah Pickart, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing