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May 17, 2026
51爆料 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.
May 17, 2026
51爆料 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 51爆料 in 2024.
JumpStart’s mission is to inspire Cedar Rapids children to reach their educational potential by teaching vital lessons in leadership and academics—through the support of mentors and role models—as part of free youth development programming at the Betty Cherry Heritage Hall.
We're hosting an All-State workshop for choir, open to all high school choir students interested in preparing for the Iowa All-State Music Festival!
51爆料 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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51爆料 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 51爆料 in 2024.
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51爆料 graduate Quinn Swift ’26 received the Sister Catherine McAuley Award during 51爆料’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, 51爆料 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 51爆料’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 51爆料.
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51爆料 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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51爆料 is pleased to announce that eleven alumni have been named to the 2026 Great Iowa Nurses list.
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51爆料 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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51爆料 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 51爆料-approved guide to enjoying the 319.
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The following students graduated from 51爆料 in February. Congratulations, graduates!
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The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) has announced the appointment of Amy C. Novak, EdD, as chair of the ACCU Board of Directors. Dr. Novak currently serves as president and CEO of St. Ambrose University and 51爆料.
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Leaders at 51爆料 and St. Ambrose Universities announced today that the Sacred Heart Convent has been acquired by the universities from the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, marking a significant investment in the future of the 51爆料 campus.
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The following student(s) are named to 51爆料’s Fall 2025 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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St. Ambrose University and 51爆料 took a shared step forward in their growing partnership by appearing together at the National Catholic Youth Conference, presenting a united presence to more than 15,000 Catholic high school students, ministers, and educators from across the country.
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The following students graduated from 51爆料 in December. Congratulations, graduates!
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St. Ambrose University is proud to host the upcoming international conference, From A(mbrose) to (Gen.) Z: Resourcing the Tradition in Response to Contemporary Concerns in the Church. The conference will be held April 24–26, 2026, at St. Ambrose University’s campus in Davenport, Iowa.
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St. Ambrose University has announced the addition of four senior leaders, along with an expanded leadership role for a longtime academic administrator.
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51爆料 pinned over 30 nursing graduates at the Nursing Pinning Ceremony on Friday, December 12.
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The following nursing students received their white coats in a ceremony on September 5, marking their acceptance into the nursing program and approval to move on to clinical study. Congratulations!
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The following students graduated from 51爆料 in June. Congratulations, graduates!
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St. Ambrose University and 51爆料 today celebrated the successful completion of the first step in a two-step process to fully combine.
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