35th Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony

MU Sinclair School of Nursing’s Annual Awards and Alumni Weekend


Since 1966 we have recognized outstanding alumni for their achievements in nursing. In 1991 and each year after, we have awarded fellow nurses these prestigious awards at our annual Nursing Awards Banquet.

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Brian Mokua: A Journey of Service, Smiles and Dedication


A student called to critical care with a passion to serve.

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First-Generation Week: Jayde Sharp


From a small-town high school where she worked extra hard to get ahead, to carrying the prestige of five degrees as a first-generation student – one word best describes Jayde Sharp, Unstoppable.

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Stigma felt by opioid-dependent moms impacts the health care received by their babies


Findings from University of Missouri study can help emphasize messages of compassion and support toward opioid-dependent mothers.

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ellen Chiocca


Dr. Chiocca has devoted 41 years to being a nursing crusader.

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2023 Named Endowments


The Sinclair School of Nursing (SSON) is happy to announce the following faculty are being recognized from named endowments. These named endowments are prestigious to the faculty and allow them either a salary enhancement or support for their work. Congratulations.

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Roy Thompson – Faculty Highlight


Nursing goals are strong in Roy Thompson. Improving the nursing home workforce while understanding the relationship between staffing, models of care and  health disparities among nursing homes residents that belong to racial and ethnic minoritized groups.

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Tammy Rood – Faculty Highlight


After 25 years of nursing, Tammy has made a significant impact on the lives of countless children and their families through her focus on Asthma control.