Category: Stanbridge University News

Alumni Spotlight: VN Grad and Nelson Mandela Award Winner Jonna Cody

Alumni Spotlight: VN Grad and Nelson Mandela Award Winner Jonna Cody

Stanbridge University awards the Nelson Mandela Inspiration Award to an alumnus who has demonstrated exceptional perseverance and dedication to scholarship, leadership, and service despite hardship or challenges. This year’s recipient is Ms. Jonna Carupo Cody, a 2023 Vocational Nursing graduate. Why did you want to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)? I’ve been a caregiver […]

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Fellowship Stories: MSOT Graduate Student Talin Mirzaei

Fellowship Stories: MSOT Graduate Student Talin Mirzaei

Join us in congratulating Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) graduate student Talin Mirzaei, a recipient of the LEAD California Community Engagement Student Fellowship. Through this fellowship, Talin partnered with an adaptive riding program called NDR Therapeutic Riding, a program offering equine-assisted activities (EAA) for people with disabilities.

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Academic Showcase Spotlight: Occupational Therapy Student Aaron Ontiveros

Academic Showcase Spotlight: Occupational Therapy Student Aaron Ontiveros

Stanbridge University proudly presents Student Stories, highlighting the diverse and inspiring experiences of our healthcare students. This week’s feature follows Aaron Ontiveros, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) student who, alongside his thesis group advised by Dr. Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L, achieved an impressive milestone – presenting research at Stanbridge University’s Winter 2022 […]

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2023 Stanbridge University Student Leadership Summit

2023 Stanbridge University Student Leadership Summit

In January, the executive board members of Stanbridge University’s student organizations convened for the 2023 Student Leadership Summit to network with fellow student organization leaders.

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Stanbridge University Collaborates With FBI Private Public Partnership to Host Inaugural Tactical ‘Stop the Bleed’ Course

Stanbridge University Collaborates With FBI Private Public Partnership to Host Inaugural Tactical ‘Stop the Bleed’ Course

Stanbridge University recently collaborated with InfraGard Los Angeles, a public-private partnership effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the private sector, to host an inaugural Tactical Stop the Bleed course on its Alhambra campus.

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Fellowship Stories: MSOT Graduate Student Niya Custer

Fellowship Stories: MSOT Graduate Student Niya Custer

Join us in congratulating Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) graduate student Niya Custer, a 2022 Stanbridge University Presidential Community Impact Fellow. Through this fellowship, Niya partnered with an adaptive dance program called Down For Dance to empower individuals with Down syndrome to build a stronger sense of self through dance.

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kaitlin O’Hara, MSOT Instructor

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kaitlin O'Hara, MSOT Instructor

This week’s Faculty Spotlight brings us a story of passion, growth, and success. We’re getting to know Dr. Kaitlin O’Hara, an instructor in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at the Orange County campus (and avid rock climber!), as she shares her experience at the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) Annual […]

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Occupational Therapy Graduate Students Celebrated at White Coat Ceremony

Occupational Therapy Graduate Students Celebrated at White Coat Ceremony

Congratulations to the Occupational Therapy graduate students of cohort MSOT011 on their recent White Coat Ceremony and Academic Showcase. This milestone marks a significant achievement for these students, who have worked hard to reach this point in their journey.

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Scholarship Stories: Mike Mikhail Memorial Scholarship Winner Danni Olarig

Scholarship Stories: Mike Mikhail Memorial Scholarship Winner Danni Olarig

Stanbridge University proudly presents Scholarship Stories as an inspiring reminder of ambition and dedication. Join us in congratulating Master of Science in Occupational Therapy student Danni Olarig, our 2022 Mike Mikhail Memorial Scholarship recipient.

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