Dear Colleagues:
The message below is a student success story that illustrates perfectly the impact we can all have on the lives of students. As you read the message, please reflect on the opportunities you have every day to make a difference. And thank you for all you do to make the University of Memphis great!
Best,
M. David Rudd, Provost
Message from student—
Ms. Brignole,
Ms. Brignole I hope that you are able to reach as far back as four years ago to a time when we first met. I am Samantha Turner.You were my academic adviser back in academic counseling. I entered my freshman year of college in Fall of 2009 with a determination to be accepted into the Loewenberg School of Nursing. I am so humbled to share with you that I will be graduating this fall from the Loewenberg School of Nursing on December 14, 2013.
I also want to share with you the impact that you made in my life.When I first entered college I had no idea that I was even capable of graduating from college. I came from a high school that did not adequately prepare me for college. Every time I came in for my advising appointments I did not feel that way. You helped me to see the potential that I have. You gave me hope, and helped me to raise the standards for myself academically and for my family. You see, I will be the first person in my family to graduate from college. I hope to continue in this pattern to go on and receive my doctorate in nursing and come back to the University and serve as a Nurse educator in the future. I will never forget you Ms. Brignole. You influenced my life in so many ways. I hope you are doing well and I pray that the blessings of the Lord remain upon you.
God bless,
Samantha Faith Turner