For Student Pursuing Physician Assistant Degree, Setbacks and Then Success Initially struggling to earn a master’s degree, James Moore buckled down and persevered. After dropping out of a physician assistant program in North Carolina following three grueling semesters, James Moore, then 28, found himself working third shift at a warehouse. He had long [...]
MaeKenzi Dixon Speaks to the Power of Representation and Advocacy When MaeKenzi Dixon stepped to the microphone to address the Rutgers School of Health Professions Class of 2025 as student convocation speaker, she knew full well the power and importance of using her voice.Dixon fell in love with the field of physical therapy after [...]
May Chan-Liston Brings Industry Experience into the Classroom The 2025 Distinguished Service Award, given to those who have provided outstanding service to the school in the advancement of health professions education or practice, was awarded to May Chan-Liston. May Chan Liston, 2025 Distinguished Service Award Recipient Chan-Liston serves as an adjunct professor in the [...]
Honored as an Alumni and Faculty Member, Nkechi Mbadugha Tells Students “You Can Do Hard Things” The Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented annually by the Alumni Association, was given to Nkechi Mbadugha for her contributions to healthcare, education and community engagement. As part of the award, Mbadugha served as the alumni guest speaker during Convocation [...]
Fredrick Coffman’s Impact on Students is Recognized with Award The Excellence in Teaching Award, sponsored by the New Jersey Health Foundation, Inc. was presented to Fredrick Coffman, Ph.D. at Convocation on May 20 for his outstanding accomplishments as an educator during the 2025 academic year. Coffman’s nomination for the award came from the [...]
Sabrina Lugo Finds Her Calling in Counseling — and Song Sabrina Lugo thinks she has always been a bit of a therapist.As an undergraduate student at Pace University, Lugo started her own business doing nails and noticed that clients she had never met before were opening up to her in very personal ways during [...]