Et cetera : Mount Mercy University congratulates December 2016 grads

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in December 2016. A commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Atkins Pheu Lamer, Bachelor of Applied Science Joel Ridgway, Master of Business Administration Belle Plaine Amy Schultes, Master of Science in Nursing Blairstown Stephanie Moore, Bachelor of Arts Garrison Wendy Kirchner, Bachelor of Business Administration Norway Connie Havran, Master of Science in Nursing Van Horne Carl Kirkpatrick, Bachelor of Applied Science, Summa Cum Laude Vinton Jared Gosse, Bachelor of Science Walford Kelsee Castonguay, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Tasha Olson, Master of Arts 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. A continuously updated undergraduate curriculum, in-demand graduate programs, flexible online courses and the region's most successful accelerated program have resulted in Mount Mercy being recognized as a distinguished institution and national leader within the Conference for Mercy Higher Education. For almost 90 years, Mount Mercy has grown in size and reputation, adapting to meet the changing educational needs of the Cedar Rapids community. Its nearly 1,900 students come from around the globe, creating a vibrant, diverse and open-minded campus community. Popular undergraduate majors include business, nursing, criminal justice, education and social work. Graduate programs are offered in criminal justice, strategic leadership, business administration, education, nursing, and marriage and family therapy.