It's both National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week! This week, we applaud all of our extraordinary nursing and education alumni as well as the students currently pursuing their passions in those areas. Thank you for all you do -- your work makes such a positive impact!

First-generation student Brenda Gonzalez surprised her mom at work with a special thank you to show appreciation for everything her mom did to get her to this point. Watch the heartwarming moment that was featured on NBC Nightly News in the link below.🎓⬇ nbcnews.to/3yclsMd

SXU biology student Angela Bylina recently presented her research at the EXPLORE STEM Research Symposium. Read more about why she's fascinated by biology and how she dreams of becoming a dentist on #SXUNews. bit.ly/3K6gOlD

SXU junior Natalia Lopez has received the College of Liberal Arts and Education's Outstanding Elementary Education Student Award. Read more about her accomplishments, growth, and future ambitions on #SXUNews. bit.ly/4bqgLN3

Cougars, you did it! We are immensely proud of your perseverance, dedication to academics and service, and consistent pursuit of excellence. You embody the best of Saint Xavier, and we're celebrating you today! The door to your bright future is open. 👏 🎓