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Exploring Impact: The Ripple Effect

What's your why? In talking with nurses and MCN faculty, over and over their answers were impact.

Eleanor Eft printed photograph

The Story of Eleanor Eft

Honoring Eleanor Eft—alum, nurse, and mother—who tore the corner of her apron the night WWII ended.

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Journey to the 100th: Making the Celebration Happen

Shining a light on the woman who makes the events happen—Amy Irving.

ISU president Larry Dietz speaks at gala

The Centennial Gala: A Time Capsule of Memories

Reflecting back on the centennial gala, held in spectacular 1920s theme at the Hilton DoubleTree on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Chris Hammond sharing a story

The Golden Jubilee: Honoring a Lifetime of Friendship

Sunbathing on rooftops, a secret key for sneaking out at night, friends hitchhiking across state lines—hear the infamous stories of our MCN alumni who graduated between 1958 and 1969.

Tom Carroll

Unfolding a Legacy: How Tom Carroll Works to Pay It Forward

Answering the call to give back, teaching our future nurses to be leaders in their field.

Cody Yochum

Living Across State Lines as a Family Nurse Practitioner

For Cody Yochum, working in multiple communities means more opportunities to make a difference.

Omonye Desire Akahome

On Passion and Making an Impact

Through volunteering, educating patients, and innovating patient care, Desire reminds us of the many ways nurses care for others.

Lynn Kennell and Denise Wilson pose at retirement party

Celebrating the Legacy of Two Nursing Icons

With gratitude, we celebrate the retirement of Lynn Kennell and Denise Wilson.

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Photovoice: There Is Magic Here

Photovoice is a method for understanding perspectives through a photographer’s lens. We asked the MCN community to share theirs.

The Flame 2018-2019

Read our special commemorative edition of The Flame magazine, featuring 40 pages of inspiring stories and iconic photos in celebration of our 100th year.

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Cover art for the 2019 Flame magazine