This award is presented annually by the Penn State Nursing Alumni Society to a graduate student in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. The student nurse supports the ideals of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the nursing profession by engaging in service activities that support individuals, families, and/or communities and that encourage and foster the nurse’s personal and professional development.
Criteria
- Must be a graduate student in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
- Must be completing your graduate degree in May 2027, August 2027, or December 2027
- Must be in good academic standing
- Must be active in service that
supports individuals , families, and/or communities
Submit a Nomination
If you wish to nominate a graduate student for the Nursing Graduate Student Service Award, please complete the Nomination Form by January 15, 2027.
Nomination materials must include the following in order to be considered complete:
- Nomination Form
- Letter of Endorsement
Any Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing student, faculty, staff, or alumni may submit a nomination. Students may self-nominate.
If you have any questions about the nomination process, please email us at conalumni@psu.edu.
Past Recipients
2026 – Karen McMenamin
2025 – Azza Al Harrasi
2024 – no recipient
2023 – no recipient
2022 – William Watson
2021 – Sanga Jung
2020 – Ashley Rose Willie