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A Call to Serve: PRCC Honors 47 New Nurses at Joyful Pinning Ceremony
SUMMARY: On December 11, 2024, Pearl River Community College celebrated the graduation of 47 nursing students at the ADN Pinning Ceremony held at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts in Poplarville, Mississippi. Family and friends filled the venue, celebrating the graduates’ achievements. Dean Brandi Linares and Executive Vice President Dr. Martha Lou Smith addressed attendees, emphasizing the importance of nursing as a calling. Awards were presented, including academic excellence and dedication to patient care. Additionally, six graduates were inducted into the Alpha Delta Nu Honor Society, focusing on addressing the nursing shortage through community engagement. The event concluded with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony.
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A 15-year-old girl fatally shoots a teacher and a teenager at a Christian school in Wisconsin
SUMMARY: A 15-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, killing a teacher and a classmate, and injuring six others. The shooting occurred during a study hall on a Monday shortly before Christmas break, leading to a swift police response after a second grader called 911. The shooter, Natalie Rupnow, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and died en route to the hospital. Investigators are still determining the motive. The tragedy reignited discussions on gun control, with President Biden and local officials calling for legislative action to prevent such incidents.
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Latest Bulldog graduates prepare to use core MSU values to instill change
SUMMARY: During the commencement ceremony on December 13, Mississippi State University (MSU) President Mark E. Keenum addressed the Class of 2024, encouraging graduates to embody the university’s core values of integrity, hard work, and respect. He emphasized that this milestone is just the beginning of their journey, urging them to leverage their world-class education to make a positive impact in the world. Approximately 1,600 graduates participated, including over 1,200 undergraduates. Following the ceremony, Keenum awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree to Lewis Fox Mallory Jr., recognized for his contributions to MSU and the community.
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USM Sport Management Students Compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
SUMMARY: Seven University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Sport Management students recently participated in the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) Online Round. Competing in ticket sales and corporate partnerships, the students were trained by NCSSC and alumni. They ranked in the Top 100, with five making it into the rankings: Matthew Scoggins (#90), Gabby Wilcox (#70), Seth Reisinger (#89), Madison Moucheron (#95), and Sarah Pazos (#97). This marks the fourth consecutive year USM has competed in the event, with the students advancing to the national conference in Atlanta in January. The competition offers networking and career opportunities with industry professionals.
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