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Trinity School of Nursing Holds Class of 2022 Commencement

Trinity Health System School of Nursing held commencement exercises for the Class of 2022 on July 15, 2022.  Several graduates were recognized for excellence in academic and clinical achievements.

Holly Ensell of Weirton, West Virginia received the Dr. Dominic A. Brancazio Memorial Award for Highest Academic Achievement.

Brooke Andrews of Wintersville, Ohio received the THS Medical Staff Award for Second Highest Academic Achievement.

Monica Murray of Follansbee, West Virginia received the THS Nursing Service Award for Third Highest Academic Achievement.

The Dr. Carmel Esposito Community Leadership Award was presented to Tracy Stafford of

New Comerstown, Ohio.

The Nancy Bright, MD Excellence in Pediatrics Award was presented to Monica Murray of Follansbee, West Virginia.

The Patrick H. Macedonia, MD Excellence in Maternal-Newborn Nursing Award was presented to Holly Ensell of Weirton, West Virginia.

Other graduates included in the commencement were:  Emily Best, Aleigha Edgar, Dayna Hehr, Sara Kush, Shelby Lemmon, Jesse Ludolph, Ryan Maple, Rachel Mazar, Joseph Salitsky, and Hayley Stamps.

Planned Ownership Transition

Effective approximately October 1, 2026 CommonSpirit Health will transfer ownership and control of Trinity Health System, including the Trinity Health System School of Nursing, to UPMC, doing business as University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Trinity Health System School of Nursing’s academic programs, schedules, and policies will continue as usual, with no anticipated disruption. Further, the School’s administration, faculty and staff will continue in their roles at the School (subject to normal attrition).

We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition without disruption to your education.

We encourage you to contact Dean Hassan with any questions you may have during this transition.