ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø-Meridian will confer 235 degrees and recognize Student Excellence honorees at May 12 commencement; Dr. Joseph H. Williams to speak
April 29, 2014
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø-Meridian Health Science Center will graduate its largest class ever May 12, conferring 235 degrees at the Boise Center, 850 W. Front Street. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m.
Most of the degrees will be awarded in the health professions and health sciences. Eighteen Renaissance High School students will receive Associate of Arts degrees in general studies through a partnership with ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø and Meridian’s Joint School District No. 2.
Joseph H. Williams, M.D., a surgeon and founding member of Idaho Urologic Institute, will deliver the commencement address.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø-Meridian Associate Vice President Bessie Katsilometes will introduce the campus’ seven Student Excellence Award finalists and announce the top honoree.
The 2014 finalists and their academic programs are:
- Karine Maynard, Speech Language Pathology
- Kristin Moore, Public Health
- Anthony Nelson, Pharmacy
- Cory Nelson, Pharmacy
- Mujalin Cherry Thuntarug, Physician Assistant Studies
- Sarah Weber, Audiology
- Emilia Yañez, Nursing, undergraduate
Also recognized at commencement will be ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø-Meridian pharmacy student John Malamakal, recipient of a 2014 Outstanding Student Achievement Award, and Assistant Clinical Nursing Professor Kelly Pesnell, one of five ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø professors to receive the 2014 Master Teacher Award. Graduates are encouraged to share their memories on social media at #isugrads.
Here’s the breakdown of graduate, professional and undergraduate degrees: two Doctor of Philosophy (Counselor Education and Counseling); four Doctor of Audiology; 33 Doctor of Pharmacy; 12 Master of Counseling; nine Master of Physical Education/Athletic Administration; 30 Master of Physician Assistant Studies; six Master of Public Health; 40 Master of Science (Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing and Speech Language Pathology); one Master of Training and Development; 73 Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders); seven Associate of Science (Sign Language Studies, Emergency Management and Fire Services Administration), and18 Associate of Arts (General Studies).
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø-Meridian Health Science Center offers more than 25 graduate and undergraduate programs in the health professions and sciences. Visit .