Student Honored With Dr. Kathleen Sward Prize
Elmira, NY (06/16/2020) — Each year, one Elmira College student receives an endowed award that recognizes the student's ability to demonstrate academic and clinical excellence in nursing. This award is the Dr. Kathleen Sward Prize, which was established and endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Grandt. Dr. Kathleen Sward was the first Director of the Elmira College Nurse Education Program. Dr. Grandt, a highly respected physician and former trustee of the College, was instrumental in the development of the Elmira College Nurse Education Program.
This year's recipient is Sabrina Didas '20. "I am so honored to be receiving the Dr. Kathleen Sward Nursing Excellence Prize," said Didas. "I cannot wait to see where my passion for helping others takes me in this world. I am beyond grateful to all the family members, friends, and instructors that have helped me along the way."
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