by Haley Reedy | Nov 19, 2025 | Undeniably Kent State
International senior nursing student Jachimike Peter-Afunanya has learned that leadership, like nursing, is rooted in listening, compassion and intentional action. Born in Nigeria and now studying at Kent State University, she brings those values to her role as the...
by Mariah Gibbons | Feb 26, 2025 | Highlighting Diversity in Nursing
Destiny Nash, a student in Kent State University’s Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN-BSN) program, is set to graduate in fall 2025. With a clear focus on mental healthcare, Nash is already looking toward her future in nursing, determined...
by Mariah Gibbons | Feb 17, 2025 | Highlighting Diversity in Nursing
Marquiez Jennings, a student in Kent State University’s College of Nursing Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, is preparing to take on the nursing world with a unique perspective shaped by his diverse background and experiences. Set to graduate in May...
by Mariah Gibbons | Nov 20, 2024 | Alumni Feature, Come Home, Faculty Spotlight
Two-time alumna of Kent State University, Heather Weil, MSN, APRN ‘19, AGACNP, is a dedicated nurse, esteemed faculty member and concentration coordinator for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program here at Kent State University College of...
by Mariah Gibbons | Nov 6, 2024 | Research
Meet Cindy Wilk, Ph.D., APRN-CNS, CCRN, CNE, Kent State University College of Nursing professor and adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist (AGCNS) concentration coordinator. Wilk’s desire to acquire the skills needed to become a nurse scientist and...
