Graduation

On Dec. 19, UMSON hosted its Graduation ceremony at Baltimore’s historic Hippodrome Theatre, honoring more than 300 summer and fall 2022 graduates.

Suzanne Miyamoto, PhD, RN, FAAN, chief executive officer of the American Academy of Nursing, served as the keynote speaker. “You are a nurse. Your power will be immeasurable. Your presence will be extraordinary,” she said. “Challenge your comfort and channel your boldness. Today marks one milestone. The success of what lies ahead is built on your strength and determination.”

University of Maryland, Baltimore

President Bruce E. Jarrell, MD, FACS, who conferred degrees at the ceremony, recognized the many contributions made by Jane M. Kirschling, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Bill and Joanne Conway Dean, who announced her retirement in October.

“It has been my great pleasure to work with her side by side through these many years,” he said. “Dean Kirschling, thank you for all that you have done.” Kirschling received a standing ovation from the platform party joining her onstage.

— M.T.P.