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It seems only natural that Militca Denee would grow up to study horticulture and make a career out of her love of nature, plants and the world around her.  She graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in horticulture with a minor in environmental studies from the �������� Salem Campus and wasted no time finding the perfect place to apply what she learned. Denee is a full-time horticulturist at the historic and renowned Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa, near Philadelphia. The site consists of more than 1,100 acres of gardens, meadows and woodlands in th...

Welcome to Flash Focus! In this series, we introduce you to fascinating student Flashes from all walks of life.Meet Ryanne Bunting, a �������� sophomore double majoring in international studies and anthropology from Fairfield, Ohio. Bunting, who is a member of the Honors College and made the dean’s list twice, has scholarships for academic excellence, undergraduate student leadership and honors distinction awards. She also was a finalist for the Nancy and John Scott Emerging Leader Award.Bunting is the director of finance and administration for �������� Undergraduate Student Gov...

Ask JB Mason the age-old question: “What did you do over your summer break?” and they will have quite the tale to tell. Mason’s recent travels took them to a Civil War battlefield in Virginia and Mexico City, but not for leisure activities. Instead, they applied their lessons in horticulture – and some muscle – to change the landscape of two contrasting settings.Hailing from Commercial Point, a small farming community south of Columbus, Ohio, Mason is in their third year of the horticulture program at �������� Salem, concentrating in urban forestry. It is obvious, however, that the camp...

�������� College of Nursing, in collaboration with Portage Path Behavioral Health in Akron, Ohio, is proud to announce that the Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency Fellowship Program has received the esteemed Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation (APFA) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This accreditation, which is valid through 2028, highlights the program’s commitment to excellence in postgraduate education for nurse practitioners specializing in psychiatric mental health."This accreditation is a testament to the high standar...

�������� College of Nursing congratulates alumna Stephanie Estephan, MSN ‘16, RN, CHSE, who has been recognized as one of the 2024 Top Nurses in northeast Ohio, a testament to her dedication and impact within the healthcare community. Estephan, who recently celebrated 25 years at Akron Children’s Hospital, was one of 140 nominations Cleveland.com Plain Dealer received this year. A celebratory brunch was held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, to honor all the top nurse award recipients.This recognition is not only a personal honor for Estephan but also a reflection of the broader co...

 �������� College of Nursing recently made history during its fall 2024 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) White Coat ceremony by inviting a recent alumna as the guest speaker for the first time. Grace Titus, BSN ’22, a medical-surgical nurse at University Hospitals Geauga, perfectly embodied the values of compassion and dedication that define the nursing profession. In addressing the 120 BSN students entering their second semester of the professional nursing sequence, she not only shared her own experiences, but she also inspired them with a vision of the vibrant future th...

KENT, OH– The School of Art Collection and Galleries presents “Aggregate II: The Revenge of the Rock,” October 18 through December 7, 2024.“Aggregate II” seeks to bring together and highlight the wide array of talents throughout the region. This juried exhibit is open to all undergraduate art majors at any college or university in the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Michigan.With over 190 submissions, the jurors chose 22 works to be displayed from 22 artists and six schools. There will be a first place award of $500, and $300 for the runner-up.“Aggregate...

For the whole month of November through Tuesday, December 3, we’re raising funds to support the future of our Simulation Lab, where nursing students get the hands-on experience they need to become amazing nurses. And, of course, no one is more central to this effort than our beloved simulation manikin, Mani Kin!You all remember Mani, she’s been there for you through thick and thin, helping you hone your skills. But after all these years, she’s ready for a new friend to help her favorite students hone their nursing skills. That’s where you come in!With your generous donations, we’ll be able to ...