Convocation Ceremony Spring 2025
Congratulations to all our Spring 2025 graduates and award winners!
Parking Information.
Parking permits are not required for this event. Parking is permitted in Area 19 or 20.
PHOTOS
Photos of the ceremony are available here to those with a UToledo email account.
Program
Procession 11:45 A.M
Welcome and Introductions
Kathleen Mitchell, DNP, APRN - CNS
Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Student Awards/Honors Recognitions
EIleen Walsh, PhD, APRN, RN-BC, FAHA
Senior Associate Dean Academic Affairs and Research, Chief Nursing Officer
Presentation of Candidates for Pinning
Jennifer Devries, DNP, RN, FNP-CDirector of the DNP and APRN Program
Holly Myers, DNP, RN, CNE
Director of the Graduate-Entry M.S.N. Program
Colleen Quinlan, PhD, CNP
Director RN-BSN Track
James F. Oberlander, PhD , RN
Director Pre-Licensure BSN Track
Student Speakers
Anna Bredernitz
Undergraduate address
Nathanael Leonard
Graduate Entry address
Alex Dempsey, RN
Graduate APRN address
The University of Toledo College of Nursing Pledge
EIleen Walsh, PhD, APRN, RN-BC, FAHA
Senior Associate Dean Academic Affairs and Research, Chief Nursing Officer
Closing And Recessional
The University of Toledo College of Nursing Pledge
I solemnly promise to practice nursing to the best of my ability and to live my life with integrity. I will strive for excellence using professional nursing standards and the ANA Code of Ethics as guides. I will endeavor to use my intellect, spirit, and knowledge in providing non-judgmental, compassionate, and quality care to all I serve. I accept the responsibility of this important work and embrace a journey of constant learning and growth. I will work collaboratively with all others to protect and promote the health and safety of individuals, communities, and society. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the art and science of nursing, respectful of the contributions of nurses who have come before me. Today, I proudly affirm my commitment to our wonderful profession.
Updated version of the Nightingale Pledge by:
Dr. Katherine Sink
Dr. Carolyn Lee
Student Honors
Summa Cum Laude
- Ally Sprow
- Anna Bredernitz
- Bailey Garno
- Ellison Roark
- Ian Jacobson
- Kayla Deiners
- Kimberly Zoltani
- Mackenzie Mitchey
- Marie Schroeder
- Morgan Hicks
- Reva Borden
- Teri Hobson
Magna Cum Laude
- Abbie Costlow
- Alayna Springer
- Alyssa Venis
- Anna Brewer
- Arianna Lewis
- Ashley Claflin
- Bailey Price
- Brianna Caldwell
- Chloe Pfeiffer
- Claire Schassberger
- Elyse Bell
- Grace Bell
- Hanah Faber
- Jaya Bhatnagar
- Jayce Horstman
- Joseph Travis
- Katie Ruby
- Kelli Stapleton
- Kerstin Andrews
- Kylie Barbour
- Kyndle Ray
- Laney Mohon
- Lauren Hitts
- Lauren Stout
- Leslie Hiser
- Madalyn Riesen
- Maraki Amede
- Molly Kosir
- Natalie Frankel-Schoenberger
- Nicole Chun
- Olivia Schmeling
- Olivia wittkopp
- Taylor Nolte
Cum Laude
- Alexis Buddelmeyer
- Alivia Lanagan
- Ashlyn England
- Bailey Hajduk
- Carli Laux
- Caroline Groll
- Celena McQuaide
- Chanita Alcaraz
- Christina Charley
- Connor Gray
- Courtney Besancon
- Danielle Orra
- Davia Pearce
- Dylan Cox
- Ethan Music
- Graham Farmer
- Hailey Firsdon
- Hannah Bulatovic
- Hannah Hedges
- Hannah Lepper
- Isabella Rowe
- Jenna Ewersen
- Jodian Deans
- Jordan Renzi
- Kendra Conley
- Lauren Schaefer
- Lexy Varro
- Liz Campos
- Mabely Rodriguez-Acevedo
- Madeleine Holland
- Madison Shock
- Mara Wehring
- Maxx Zwerin
- Megan Rafferty
- Mireya Venancio
- Morgan Booth
- Natalie Haigy
- Nick Kamcza
- Nicole Douaihy
- Nina De La Cuesta
- Noor Gill
- Paige Chaffee
- Paige Trzcinski
- Raisha Patel
- Riya Patel
- Samantha Pinzone
- Saimai Novak
- Sophia Knight
- Sophie Culver
- Tonya Booth
- Zeina Jaber
Sprind 2025 Awards
Dean's Award
Graduate
APRN - Julia Callahan, RN
GEM - Charles Gullett
Undergraduate
RN- BSN : Teri Lynn Hobson, RN
Pre - Licensure BSN : Anna Bredernitz,
Ruth L.Kelly Undergraduate Award
RN- BSN
Teri Lynn Hobson, RN
Pre - Licensure BSN :
Reva Borden
Anna Bredernitz
Kayla Deiner
Mackenzie Mitchey
Marie Schroeder
Kimberly Zoltani
Graduating Officers
ROTC
- Alivia Lanagan
- Logan Ager
Student Nursing Association
- Anna Bredernitz – Engagement Director
- Kyle Hollar – SNA Officer
- Jordan Demrose – SNA Officer
Nursing Student Ambassador Program
- Anna Bredernitz – President
- Molly Kosir – Events Head
- Megan Rafferty – Marketing Head
- Kyle Hollar – Enrollment Head
Jesup Scott Honors
- Courtney Besancon
- Megan Rafferty
- Saimai Novak
SIGMA
- Augusta Brooks
- Brooke Tessean
- Charles Gullet
- Claire Schassberger
- J’Laina Harvey
- Jennifer Dahmani, RN
- Jessica Jambor
- Jordan Demrose
- Mandy Somogye
- Olivia Wittkopp
- Timothy Hall
College of Nursing Faculty and Staff
Faculty
Susan Batten, PhD, APRN-CNS, FNP-C
Jennifer DeVries, DNP, RN, NP-C
Sharmeta L. Gibbon, PhD, RN, CNE
Elizabeth Grothaus, MSN, RN, CNS
Cindy Herrera, DNP, MSN, RN, PPCNP-BC
Karen Hoblet, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL
Jennifer Johnson, DNP, RN, APRN-CNP, ACNPC-AG, CCRN
Lisa King, MSN, RN, WHCNP
Kelly Lewandowski, MSN, RN
Kathleen Mitchell, DNP, APRN-CNS
Karen M. Mortland, PhD, RN, CNE
Holly A. Myers, DNP, RN, CNE
James F. Oberlander,PhD, RN
Kelly Phillips, PhD, APRN-CNS, CNL
Kathryn Pilliod-Carpenter, MSN, RN, FNP-C
Susan L. Pocotte, PhD
Colleen Quinlan, PhD, CNP, WHNP-BC
Kristi Reuille, PhD, MSN, RN
Susan Rice, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, APRN-CNS
Janice Servick, DNP, MSN, RN
Heidi Shank, DNP, MSN, RN
Gregory A. Shannon, DNP, RN
Colleen Taylor, PhD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Eileen Walsh, PhD, APRN, RN-BC, FAHA
Dawn Woolford, PhD, RN
Professional Staff
Pamela Alexander, MSN, RN
Ecole Charley, BSN, RN
Jordan Glaze, BBA
Kyle Kitchen, BTAS
Janhavi Kondurkar, MBA, MA
Marc Miller, BS
Dawn Ray. M Ed
Rachel Sinnott, MSN, RN
Lindsay Smith, MSN, RN
Bari Staelgraeve, MSN, RN
Linda Sulpizio, BSN, RN
Support Staff
Claudine Umutesiwase, BBA
Annette Durdel, AA
Pamela S. Rice, MA Ed, BA
Farrel G.Santosa, BSBM