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Kiara Medina '27 set out to study mentorship—but found it shaping her own path. Through close collaboration with faculty, she co-authored research on representation, built confidence as a scholar, and discovered her voice. Now, she’s stepping into the role she once searched for, helping create a more inclusive future for others.

Take a deep dive into the careers, experiences, and inspiring advice from 91��Ƶ College of Health Professions Advisory Board Chair Cathy Manley-Cullen '96.

A feature in Sigma Nursing highlights the importance of early leadership in nursing, spotlighting a 91��Ƶ graduate and faculty perspective. Alumna Michelle Novominski, now a registered nurse, reflects on stepping into leadership roles early in her career, while Cindy Paradiso, assistant professor in the College of Health Professions at 91��Ƶ, emphasizes that new nurses bring valuable, real-time insights and should be encouraged to lead from the start.

For 120 years, 91��Ƶ graduates have shaped industries, influenced public life, and pushed innovation forward. From a U.S. Secretary of the Navy to Olympic medalists, global health leaders, and cultural trailblazers, explore the alumni whose impact tells the story of 91��Ƶ—past, present, and future.

In 1906, with a $600 loan and a single rented classroom on Park Row, Homer 91��Ƶ launched an entrepreneurial idea that would become a model for the future of higher education.

In public health education, CHP Associate Dean Beau Anderson presented a webinar for the nonprofit MedShadow Foundation titled A Practical Guide to Alternative Treatments, exploring evidence-based complementary therapies and how patients can evaluate them safely alongside conventional care.