Et cetera : Area students graduate from Mount Mercy

The students listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this spring. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 18, 2014, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Atkins:
Cody Ayers, Bachelor of Business Administration
Janetta Schmuecker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude
Sydney Wallenfelsz, Bachelor of Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude

Shellsburg:
Brittany Robertson, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude

Vinton:
Jordan Barnes, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude
Virginia Dickerson, Bachelor of Science
Kristi Elwick, Bachelor of Science
Mackenzie Ford, Bachelor of Arts
Brady Gerber, Bachelor of Science, Honors Magna Cum Laude
Brooke Martin, Bachelor of Science

Walford:
Kurt Kaufman, Master of Business Administration

Watkins:
Jeremy Waters, Bachelor of Business Admininistration

About Mount Mercy

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.