The nurse she was always meant to be

May 8, 2026

A childhood illness that left her bedridden and relearning to walk became the moment Brooke Heche discovered nursing. This May, she will graduate in the School of Nursing’s Class of 2026.



A journey across continents

May 8, 2026

A childhood dental visit set Nana Opoku Ansah on a path across continents. Graduating from the School of Dentistry this May, she’s preparing to specialize in pediatric dentistry to change how the next generation experiences care.

International dental students lined up in their newly-issued white coats hold their country's flag.

Canvas global service disruption update

May 7, 2026

The university is aware of a global Canvas service issue currently preventing users from logging into the application. The reported issue is impacting multiple educational institutions across the nation.



Finding the joy in occupational therapy

May 7, 2026

  Grace McGuire decided to become an occupational therapist after witnessing a child’s joy when he successfully signed his name for the first time. “It was just a huge celebration and accomplishment for him,” recalled McGuire, president of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Class of 2026 in the School of Health Professions. McGuire had been […]

Doctor of Occupational Therapy student Grace McGuire stands at a podium in her white coat.

Following the call of purpose

May 7, 2026

  As a nurse, Laquonda Finney, RN, wanted to make a difference on an even larger scale. “I didn’t want to stop at nursing,” Finney said. “I liked the idea of not being confined to a space, where I can go out within the community to see what those needs are and to try to […]