Kenyah Spaulding, a Ph.D. student in the Marquette College of Nursing, was selected as a Jonas Scholar for the program’s 2024-2026 cohort. The program, which is supported by Jonas Nursing and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, aims to improve health care by expanding the pool of Ph.D. and DNP-prepared nurses needed to educate the next generation of nurse leaders.
Spaulding joins a select group of 63 of the nation’s most promising doctoral nursing
students chosen for their passion for teaching, academic excellence and research prowess. As a Jonas Scholar, Spaulding will receive financial support, mentorship and a curriculum tailored to providing students with the learning experiences they need to successfully transition into a faculty role.
Spaulding’s research focuses on the mental health status of undergraduate nursing students and related social determinants of health. She studies under the supervision of Professor Dr. Kristin Haglund.
“We are proud that one of our Ph.D. students earned an opportunity to join this prestigious group,” said Dr. Jill Guttormson, dean of the College of Nursing. “Kenyah’s tenacity, passion for nursing and bright future as a researcher make her an ideal fit for the Jonas Scholars. People in this program have helped address some of the profession’s toughest challenges; I have no doubt Kenyah will carry on that proud tradition.”
