Cox College

https://coxcollege.edu/spring-2026-presidents-list/
Congratulations to the students placed on the President's List for Spring 2026 for their outstanding academic achievements. Your hard work and dedication to excellence in healthcare education truly stand out. We’re proud of you!

The Student Nurses’ Association of Cox College presented the Spring 2026 Nightingale Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at Spence Chapel on the campus of Evangel University.

The ceremony honored our graduating nursing students and celebrated the dedication, perseverance, and compassion that have guided them throughout their journey to becoming nurses.
Student Recognition Awards

Twenty students across the ASN Day, ASN Nights/Weekend, BSN, and BSN Accelerated programs were honored for their outstanding achievements in clinical excellence, professionalism, leadership, compassion, and service:
ASN Day Program
• Compassion: Sophia Bleau
• Service: Sean Poppe
• Professionalism: Anastasiia Ivaniuc
• Leadership: Caitlin Powell
• Clinical Excellence: Christopher Franklin
ASN Nights & Weekend
• Compassion: Rebecca Wallace
• Service: Samuel Williams
• Professionalism: Paige Aiello-Murphy
• Leadership: Jessica Josephsen
• Clinical Excellence: Bailey Clark
BSN
• Compassion: Rachel Chaney
• Service: Hailey Smith
• Professionalism: Samantha Dobbs
• Leadership: Kelsie Satterfield
• Clinical Excellence: Jordyn Smith
BSN Accelerated
• Compassion: Kimberly Mooneyham
• Service: Lauren Tobie, currently serving in the military
• Professionalism: Stevie Flottmann
• Leadership: Jason Graham
• Clinical Excellence: Brandi Cline

The DAISY Awards
The DAISY Award for Outstanding Nursing Educator was presented to Professor Kathy Pittman for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering support of her students during a season of significant transition and change.

“Professor Pittman has remained a steady source of encouragement, consistently showing up for her students with passion, resilience, and care. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom, reminding students they are capable, supported, and not alone.”

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students was presented to Sophie Bleau, who demonstrated compassionate patient care while treating others with kindness, respect, and empathy.

“Her dedication, teamwork, and caring spirit make her truly deserving of this recognition—and she will undoubtedly make an exceptional nurse.”

CRNA Golden Ticket Awards
Each semester, faculty select four students—two from the ASN program and two from the BSN program—to receive the Missouri State University (MSU) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Golden Ticket recommendation. Students who receive this distinction are granted an automatic interview for the highly competitive MSU CRNA program upon meeting eligibility requirements. Of the hundreds of applicants each year, only 60 are selected to interview, with just 30 ultimately admitted into the program.

ASN recipients: Lauren Dahle and Bailey Clark
BSN recipients: Emily Goddard and Alexa Delani Richart

The evening concluded with the traditional pinning ceremony, as friends, family, and faculty presented each graduate with their nursing pin—symbolizing the beginning of their professional journey in nursing.

Graduates then joined together in reciting the Nightingale Pledge, led by Professor Angela Ford, followed by the Blessing of the Hands prayer led by Professor Rachel Hodge.

Many thanks to the SNA officers—President Macie Vestal; Vice President and Fundraising Coordinator Krystal Hill; Secretary Daniel Valentino; and SNA Assistant Elaina Pingle—for planning the ceremony.

A special thank you to Lisa Alexander and the CoxHealth Foundation for sponsoring the event and supporting the scholarships made available through the Foundation.

We proudly congratulate all of our nursing graduates. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient care embody the very best of the nursing profession, and we look forward to seeing the impact you will make in the lives of others.

The Cox College Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) and Master of Nutrition Diagnostics (MND) Graduate Showcase was presented Thursday afternoon, March 14th, at the Ozark Room at the Meyer Center. The event brought together friends, family, faculty, clinicians, and community members to celebrate the advanced scholarly work of our students.

MND students presented evidence-based research focused on holistic nutritional care, while OTD students showcased the outcomes of extensive capstone projects developed through months of research, collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on community experience.

The OTD presentations highlighted innovative work in program development, patient education, research, and community outreach—demonstrating how occupational therapy can create meaningful impact for individuals and underserved populations. Several projects have already received acceptance for national dissemination, with students earning recognition for advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and entrepreneurial innovation.

As the first cohort in Cox College history to earn an OTD degree, these students are helping shape the future of the profession through evidence-based practice and real-world application.

We are incredibly proud of our students, faculty, mentors, and advisors for all they have accomplished. Congratulations to all of our graduates on this outstanding achievement!

Happy Nurses Week! We’re proud to celebrate the compassion, skill, and dedication of nurses who make a difference every day. While we recognize them this week, their impact is felt and appreciated all year long.