Mount Mercy University
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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a tight-knit Catholic institution best known for its commitment to service, leadership, and values-based professional preparation. The university is particularly renowned for its exceptional nursing and health sciences programs, which benefit from direct clinical partnerships with major regional hospitals, alongside strong offerings in business, education, and social work. Student life on the scenic hilltop campus centers around a supportive, community-focused environment highlighted by active NAIA athletics and extensive volunteer opportunities. A defining characteristic of Mount Mercy is its integration of the Sisters of Mercy’s Critical Concerns—focused on the earth, immigration, nonviolence, anti-racism, and women—directly into the academic curriculum and campus culture.
Wikipedia:Mount Mercy University is a private Catholic university in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1928.
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