CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 25, 2022) — Cedar Rapids native Gwen Johnson was recognized by Mount Mercy University with the prestigious President's Award at Honors Convocation on Friday, May 13.
The President's Award is given each year to a graduating student who has demonstrated a strong academic record, positive engagement in the campus community, and service to others during their tenure at Mount Mercy. This award honors people in circumstances that illustrate the best in student tenacity, dedication, compassion, and heart.
Johnson was an active participant on Mount Mercy's campus. She served as the Opinion Editor of the Mount Mercy Times. During her tenure, she was awarded second-place Blog and first-place Staff Editorials by the Iowa College Media Association Awards. She served as the president of Eco Club and was a member of the Alliance Club. She also was a chemistry textbook editor during her time at Mount Mercy.
Gwen graduated on Sunday, May 15, with a Bachelor of Science in Science Marketing with a minor in communications media. She aspires to communicate science to the public in an approachable way.
Over thirty awards were given during Mount Mercy University's Honors Convocation. The following students were recognized for outstanding achievement:
HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, AWARD(S)
Pleasant Vly, IA
Bonnie Sue Davidson , Accelerated Student of the Year Awards
Silvis, IL
Jada Veasey, Sister Mary Edward McConohy Nursing Award, Outstanding Journalism Student Award and Co-Curricular Service Awards
These awards recognized students for excelling in academics and extra-curricular activities while demonstrating leadership and personal growth during their time at Mount Mercy.
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 live their values. Mount Mercy provides a forward-thinking, future-focused education, offering baccalaureate and graduate education to 1,600+ enrolled students and uniquely blending a quality liberal-arts education with career-focused professional preparation.
