Congratulations to the August Class of 2023
On Thursday, August 17, Baptist Health Sciences University held a summer commencement ceremony at Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee. President, Dr. T. Hampton Hopkins, conferred associate and bachelor’s degrees to 46 graduates in the programs of Biomedical Sciences, Health Administration, Neurodiagnostic Technology, Nursing, and Surgical Technology.
Dr. Barry Schultz, provost and vice president of academic affairs for Baptist University, recognized special honors including graduates for magna cum laude, summa cum laude and cum laude.
Ms. Sherita Martin, director of development for the Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation, presided over the following awards: Elizabeth Farnell Achievement Award, Joseph H. Powell Award, and the Sarah Ainsworth Award.
The Elizabeth Farnell Achievement Award was presented to Kayleigh Busby. This award is named in memory of Miss Elizabeth Farnell, Vice President of Nursing for Baptist Memorial Hospital from 1971 to 1991. This award was established by her colleagues to honor the many contributions of Miss Farnell to the nursing profession during her 20 years of service. The recipient of this award has attained the highest cumulative grade point average among entry into practice nursing graduates.
The Joseph H. Powell Award was presented to Isabella Marriott. The award honors Mr. Powell, former Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Memorial Hospital and Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation. Mr. Powell provided a noteworthy legacy of leadership in health care and community service. The recipient of this award has demonstrated outstanding academic performance and the potential for advanced study in the health sciences.
The Sarah Ainsworth Award was presented to Isabella Marriott. Established by a gift from her husband, Jim, this award honors the dedication and commitment Mrs. Ainsworth made to helping her students learn and grow as health care professionals. The recipient demonstrates leadership potential, commitment to Christian values, and is ranked in the top 25% of the graduating class.
Dr. Cathy Stepter, dean of nursing, presented the Sigma Theta Tau’s Student Achievement Award to nursing graduate, Charmelle Trice.
