Et cetera : Mount Mercy University recognizes May graduates

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 22, 2016, 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 1,900 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 University, 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 1,900 enrolled students and uniquely blends our outstanding liberal arts education with equally outstanding professional preparation.

Atkins, Randi Roggentien, Bachelor of Science

Keystone, Sarah Dietze, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude

Shellsburg, Judy Petsche, Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

Vinton, Patricia Lough, Master of Arts in Education

Walford, Justin Heitz, Bachelor of Business Administration, Cum Laude

Watkins, Amanda Glunz, Master of Arts
Kelsey Kuester, Bachelor of Business Administration