Nursing students earn honors

Nine inducted into Sigma Theta Tau

Jacksonville, IL-- The following area students were inducted into Sigma Theta Tau, the most prestigious, international nursing honor society:

• Gretchen Bilbruck, an incoming senior from Palmyra, IL.
• Andrea Haye, an incoming senior, from Byron, IL.
• Willow Henderson, an incoming senior from Virginia.
• Casie Howard, of Auburn, who graduated May 7.
• Nichole Howard, of Auburn, who graduated May 7.
• Catherine Lawson, an incoming senior from Chatham.
• Kaitlyn Lawson, an incoming senior from Winchester.
• Amanda McDannald is an incoming senior from Rochester.
• Matthew Stock, an incoming senior from Chapin.

Sigma Theta Tau focuses on knowledge, and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. To be nominated, students must have completed half of the nursing curriculum while maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher, rank in the upper 35^th percent of the class and shown academic integrity with no record of academic dishonesty.

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About MacMurray College—Founded in 1846, MacMurray College’s mission is to transform the lives of students by providing an exceptional, liberal arts general education and courses of study that prepare graduates for professional careers, for graduate education, and for facing the challenges of the 21st century. Located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, MacMurray’s open and informal academic environment stresses academic excellence and professional preparation fostered through hands-on experience and personal attention to the well-rounded development of all students. MacMurray is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

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May 20, 2011

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