Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University will host a virtual scholarship symposium on March 23 from 4-6 pm. Registration is open now through March 17.
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New online Master of Public Health degree to be offered in fall 2023
The Graduate School and Department of Health Sciences are excited to announce a new fully online Master of Public Health (MPH).
The Edward J. Fyfe Scholarship turns first generation into family legacy
David Dhermy had been working with the Springfield Department of Rehabilitation Services in order to pay for college. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many delays in employment that caused Dhermy to experience financial hardship.
The Willie Brown Endowed Scholarship Fund motivates students to finish strong
Trejuan Hicks ’21 has learned to be resilient.
The Cheung, Brown, Phi Sigma Award for Student Publications rewards research and discovery
Dr. H. Tak Cheung began his Illinois State career in 1979 as an assistant professor of microbiology in the area of immunology. He became a full professor in 1989 and department chair in 1997. Cheung became the executive director of the School of Biological Sciences in 2008.
The Jeaneatte Gorecki Nursing Scholarship allows students to learn more about the nursing field
Nicole McCoy, a registered nurse of 11 years, is pursuing a master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner at Illinois State. “I am excited to explore different areas in nursing outside of my current expertise and explore how I can best serve my community in the future,” she said.
The Rollie and Mary Mercer Endowed Scholarship helps Redbird student-athletes shine
The Rollie and Mary Mercer Endowed Scholarship was established in 2018 by Mary Mercer in memory of her husband Rollie. The endowment supports a student-athlete in the Illinois State football program. Preference is given to an offensive player who demonstrates a team-first attitude.
The Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship prepares the next generation of educators
Elementary education graduate Elaina Quilty ’21 is a recipient of the Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship, awarded to support those who plan to become teachers. Quilty told her scholarship donor, “People like you inspire me to be the best student I can be.”
The Doris Dungey Endowed Scholarship allows students to pursue their passions
The Doris Dungey Endowed Scholarship is helping journalism major Maritza Navarl-Lopez pursue her dream. The scholarship is awarded to a journalism, mass media, or production student who has exhibited academic achievement and work experience, volunteer experience, or extracurricular involvement.
The Diana Corley Schnapp Endowed Scholarship opens doors to students’ futures
Cody Rogers ’21 graduated with a bachelor’s in theatre teacher education and an endorsement in psychology. He was surprised and thrilled to be awarded the Diana Corley Schnapp Endowed Scholarship. “I felt the financial weight I have always been carrying get lighter, and I could breathe more easily,” he said.