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Deirdre Bright Memorial Scholarship

Colleagues of Assistant Dean of Nursing Dr. Kathy Burke started this scholarship in memory of Dr. Burke’s sister, Deirdre, who passed away in 2021. To honor Deirdre’s 30-year career in the travel industry, this scholarship is intended to help a nursing student with costs associated with a study abroad experience.

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2022 Recipient

Katherine Morales

Katherine Morales of Paterson, N.J. is a junior Nursing major with a 3.8 GPA. She is proud of being a first generation college student and receiving the Outstanding Leadership by a First-Year Student Award.

At Ramapo, Katherine is involved with the Nursing Student Organization, CAC/RelayforLife, and she is a Ramapo Admissions Student Ambassador. Off campus, she works with House on the Hill and is becoming an ENHANCE Peer Mentor. 

After she graduates, Katherine plans on becoming a Registered Nurse and becoming more advanced in Spanish. She will most likely continue her studies to become a Nurse Practitioner.


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