School of Nursing Joins International Honor Society
Cedarville University nursing students can now join Sigma Theta Tau through the Zeta Phi at-large chapter, gaining access to professional networking, continuing education and career opportunities while recognizing the achievement of 37 newly inducted students.
Cedarville nursing students are now able to join Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society of nurses, after Cedarville University’s School of Nursing joined the organization’s Zeta Phi at-large chapter in March.
Dr. Michele Dodds helps lead Cedarville nursing into Sigma Theta Tau chapter
Dr. Michele Dodds, assistant professor of nursing, a longtime member of Sigma Theta Tau and the current president of the chapter, led the efforts to recharter and join the chapter. Dodds has been a part of Sigma Theta Tau for about 25 years, meeting nurses around the world, speaking at conferences and investing in the next generation of nurses.
“Our goal is to create nurse leaders everywhere to improve healthcare everywhere,” said Dodds.
Sigma Theta Tau induction ceremony recognizes Cedarville nursing student achievement
This year, Cedarville University hosted the annual induction ceremony for the Zeta Phi at-large chapter. To be inducted, undergraduate students must complete at least half of their academic program and rank in the top 30% of their class. Graduate students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. This year, 37 Cedarville students were inducted.
Through these opportunities, Sigma Theta Tau encourages nurses to live out the society’s name, which translates “Love, Courage, Honor.”
By providing nursing students with professional connections and educational opportunities, Cedarville not only recognizes their hard work but also positions them for long-term success.
Undergraduate nursing students inducted include: Grace Ruth Anderson of Grayson, Georgia; Olivia Grace Byers of Howell, Michigan; Kaitlyn Elizabeth Carraher of Centerville, Ohio; Kallie Marie Christopherson of South Elgin, Illinois; Frank Thomas Hale of Whitefish, Montana; Isabella Jo Heigley of Crooksville, Ohio; Grace Lynn Latsch of Muskegon, Michigan; Brianna Nicole Martens of Land O Lakes, Florida; Kaley Nicole Matney of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Lily Ann Moodie of Kernersville, North Carolina; Elena Jaidis Norquist of Ridgefield, Washington; Hannah Nicole Perry of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Alessandra Beth Pierre of Louisville, Kentucky; Rachel Ann Riepma of Shelby Township, Michigan; Kristin Karleen Ruehl of Frederick, Maryland; Alexa Mary Schaefer of Midland Park, New Jersey; Kayla Faith Seely of Virginiai Beach, Virginia; Brooke Saleen Shaffer of Quakertown, Pennsylvania; Rachel Kirsten Stuercke of King City, California; Sarah Anne Swift of Overland Park, Kansas; Ethan Jeffrey Tufford of Grand Blanc, Michigan; Rebekah Kathryn Unkefer of Warsaw, Ohio; Paige Elizabeth Vawter of Pittsboro, Indiana; and Grace Elizabeth Whary of Fuquay Varina, North Carolian.
Cedarville graduate nursing students inducted into Sigma Theta Tau
Graduate nursing students inducted include: Bessie Africa of West Chicago, Illinois; Marc Jerry Aguy of Vandalia, Ohio; Olivia Jade Harrison of Gallipolis, Ohio; Lena Marie Huster of Liberty Township, Ohio; Josie Marie Knight of Parkersburg, West Virginia; Abigail Ruth McDole of Springfield, Ohio; Shenica Mona Myrick of Springfield, Ohio; Michelle Lee Reese of Lima, Ohio; Alison Joy Small of Montrose, Pennsylvania; Brianna Elizabeth Tellez of Crowley, Texas; Janet Lynn Walt of Loveland, Ohio; Stephanie Dawn Weber of Arnold, Missouri; and Holly Marie Weisheit of Castle Rock, Colorado.
About Cedarville University
Cedarville University, an evangelical Christian institution in southwest Ohio, offers undergraduate and graduate residential and online programs across arts, sciences and professional fields. With 7,265 students, it is among Ohio's largest private universities and is ranked among the nation’s top five evangelical universities in the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. Cedarville is also known for its vibrant Christian community, challenging academics and high graduation and retention rates. Learn more at cedarville.edu.