January 17, 2025 - January 17, 2025
White Coat Ceremony
January 17, 2025 - January 17, 2025

The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2026 in the BSN Pre-Licensure program will take place on Friday, January 17th at 10 a.m. in Peeler Crystal Lounge.

Welcome remarks will be given by Dr. Jim Hand, Dean of the School of Health Sciences & Human Performance and Dr. Valerie Rakes, Chair of the Department of Nursing.

Presentation of the coats will be done by members of the Nursing Faculty. The Class of 2026 will then recite the Oath to Compassionate Patient Care. Class members include:

  • Ellianna Ferraro
  • Avery Fleshood
  • Yairi Godoy De La Cruz
  • Grace Goldstein
  • Zachary Hannah
  •  Emily Hapes
  • Angelina Reynolds
  • Valerie Webster
  • Olivia Yarbrough

A reception will follow the ceremony.