Mariah Watkins faced a challenging first year at Drexel University, undergoing two knee surgeries and playing only seven basketball games, but she remained resilient and found strength through rehab and academic focus. Despite the setbacks, she embraced the support from the Drexel community and is now healthy, motivated, and excited to return to the court alongside her younger sister for the upcoming season.

Stephanie Boye-Doe '27, Jieni Chen '27, Tamilia Francis '27, Tiffany Guo '28, Tkeyah Johnson '27, Chaz Neidig '28, Simran Rai '27 and Catherine Zhuiko '27 have been selected to receive a $15,000/year scholarship until their graduation. This award comes from the William E. and Theresa M. Rubert Memorial Trust. Mrs. Rubert was a graduate of the Hahnemann School of Nursing, which has now become the Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions. The Trust provides scholarships for pre-junior, full-time students attending Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions. Mrs. Rubert was so appreciative of the financial assistance she received for her nursing education, she wanted to give back to other students what had been provided for her.

Shaya Cohen switched from a pre-med track to nursing after discovering that cadaver labs conflicted with his religious beliefs. Now enrolled in Drexel University's emergency-focused NP program, Cohen is thriving in both his studies and volunteer EMS work in New York, where he faces intense patient loads. Despite the challenges, he finds the program’s real-world relevance and faculty support invaluable, and looks forward to a career in emergency medicine helping those in need.