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Ready to launch: MU graduates are well prepared to succeed after college


The recent annual career outcomes survey shows more than 95% of graduating Tigers thrive in various fields within six months after graduation. Meet Luke Pfitzinger, a May 2023 nursing graduate.

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Graduate Spotlight: Nevaeh Shaw


Mizzou Nursing student inspired by late mother’s dreams and father’s strength, 30 friends and family to attend commencement

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Graduate Spotlight: Kody Edwards


From patient to nurse, student Kody Edwards finds full circle moment as he enters his career as a Mizzou Made Nurse

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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.

Mena Castro First Generation Week, “My advice to other first-generation students is that you have to embrace your journey and trust yourself because you’re here for a reason.”

First-Generation Week: Mena Castro


Immigrant parents inspire and motivate first-generation daughter to overcome challenges

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ellen Chiocca


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

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SSON Graduate Student to Compete in Mizzou Entrepreneur Quest 2023


Sinclair School of Nursing Dean Lori Popejoy, right, celebrates with nursing doctoral candidate Lauren Compton at last month's pitch competition. Compton was chosen as the audience favorite and won $2,000 from Hawthorn Bank. 

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Anne Sales – The Implementer


Anne Sales is building capacity in an emerging field that has tremendous potential to improve patient care and public health.

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SSON home to first Lifecast Manikin at Mizzou


Hyper-realistic geriatric manikin takes training for Mizzou nurses to a new level

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gina Oliver, MU Sinclair School of Nursing

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Gina Oliver


Dr. Oliver, one of Mizzou Nursing's most prominent educators, has devoted her career to educating future nurse educators.