September 8, 2026
What to expect your first month as a Mustang
Discover what your first month as a Mustang might look like and how you'll start making Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ feel like home.
From making headlines to creating new events, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ works to bring information to your fingertips.
September 8, 2026
Discover what your first month as a Mustang might look like and how you'll start making Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ feel like home.
September 1, 2026
Piper Estling ’27 turns her passion for helping children into hands-on experience at Tanager.
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.
Hear from speaker Megan Thole as she shares insights on building self-awareness, navigating change, and leading with intention.
Join us for Succesful(ish): How to Talk Back to Imposter Syndrome with Sarah Michelle as she discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and embracing personal growth.
Discover what your first month as a Mustang might look like and how you'll start making Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ feel like home.
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Piper Estling ’27 turns her passion for helping children into hands-on experience at Tanager.
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Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions you'll make, and there's no better way to know if a school feels like the right fit than experiencing it in person. A campus visit gives you the opportunity to explore the classrooms, meet current students and faculty, and picture what your life could look like over the next four years. If you're considering Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, here are five reasons why scheduling a visit should be at the top of your college checklist.
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Welcome to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½! Mustang Welcome is designed to help you transition into college life by connecting you with classmates and helping you discover everything Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has to offer.
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For many prospective student-athletes, Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities are often associated with NCAA Division I athletics. But Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ All-American bowler Savannah Dickson '28 is proving that student-athletes at the NAIA level can also build successful personal brands, partner with nationally recognized companies, and gain valuable professional experience while competing at the highest levels of collegiate athletics.
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Sister organizations Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, the Catherine McAuley Center and Mercy Medical Center are continuing the tradition of spreading mercy in our community. Circle the City with Mercy is a one-day community service project with volunteers from each organization working toward a common cause.
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The following students are named to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Students with a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better and who are graded for six or more semester hours are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.
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The following students graduated from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in June 2026. Congratulations, graduates!
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Following the transition to a shared governing structure under the St. Ambrose University Board of Trustees, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ established the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Campus Board to ensure the university's distinctive identity, Catholic heritage, and Mercy mission remain central to its future.
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The following students graduated from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in May. Congratulations, graduates!
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ graduate Clarissa Araiza ’26 received the Sister Mary Frances Warde Award during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Clarissa graduated with bachelor’s degrees in social work and sociology.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ graduate Alicia Mesa Zamora ’24 MBA, ’26 MSL received the Sister Mary Lou Podzimek Award during the 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Alicia completed her Master of Strategic Leadership degree after earning her Master of Business Administration from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ in 2024.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ graduate Quinn Swift ’26 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s 2026 Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17. Quinn received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in psychology.
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On May 15, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ pinned over 40 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony.
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Brian McGrane of Dyersville, IA received the prestigious President’s Award at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s Honors Convocation on Friday, May 15.
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During Honors Convocation each year, students are recognized for excellence in academics and co-curricular activities while demonstrating leadership and personal growth during their time at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is proud to announce Kelly Ward, director of the Academic Center for Excellence, was named a 2026 Woman of Influence by the Corridor Business Journal.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is pleased to announce that eleven alumni have been named to the 2026 Great Iowa Nurses list.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is building for the future, announcing an important leadership update to advance its Catholic and Mercy mission while strengthening its strategic combination with St. Ambrose University.
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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids – Iowa’s second-largest city (area code: 319). In our hometown, there is no shortage of great things to do. Whether you are into food, entertainment, or hidden local gems, here is a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½-approved guide to enjoying the 319.
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