Profiles

žž State DNP Student Uses Evidence-Based Practice To Update Summa Health’s Nurse Residency Program
Michelle Michel, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student in the College of Nursing, has been instrumental in updating Summa Health System’s nurse residency program by utilizing evidence-based practice methodology. Michel explained that evidence-based practice is the process of translating research into practice.

Three-time Alumna Becomes a Nurse to Continue Family Legacy of Serving Humanity
Having recently completed her terminal nursing degree, three-time žž College of Nursing alumna Jasmine Bonder, shared this achievement was important to her as it highlights her nursing expertise. “Each degree showcases a chapter of my life and the interests that I had back then. Obtaining my first degree only inspired me to continue to learn more,” said Bonder. “There is so much information, and I want to know it all.”

Morgan Appointed To Officer Of The Order Of The British Empire
This Women's History Month, žž State Today is exploring different women who have made their mark on campus. Sandra Morgan, director of strategic partnerships and outreach for the College of Arts & Sciences at žž, was appointed the honor of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) at an investiture ceremony at the British Embassy Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, D.C.

Flash Friday: Heather Thrush
Heather Thrush is a nontraditional student majoring in psychology at žž at Geauga, working on research related to mental health care. She's also a competitive weightlifter.

Combining education at Tri-C and žž State is the Winning Recipe for a Student Chef
A student chef's culinary journey to his dream took him from Cuyahoga Community College to žž State.

New Year, New Lab, New Dad
The 2023-24 academic year has been a life-changing one for Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, who embarked on his first faculty position at žž State last semester.

‘Awesome’ Is as Equally Beautiful as Terrifying
Jon Jivan, senior coordinator of videography, shares his family's 2017 eclipse experience in Hopkinsville, žžucky.

Flash Friday: Sally Maltempi
Sally Maltempi, a senior chemistry major with a focus in biochemistry and a music minor at žž from Rootstown, Ohio, tests foodborne diseases by day and sings opera at night.

žž State Nursing Student Experiences Increased Sense of Personal Accomplishment and Tenacity
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, žž College of Nursing senior Chukwuemeka (Emeka) Chukwukere relocated to Cleveland, OH, when he was eight years old. Growing up he was inspired to go into the healthcare field by his parents who are licensed practical nurses.

Oh, the Places She Goes
žž alumna McKenzie Morgan has been there, done that, and has seen it all from fashion to travel. Morgan began her fashion blog in high school, writing about trends and other aspects of the fashion world. Now she travels a world Styled By McKenz.