{"id":96495,"date":"2025-02-25T10:36:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/?p=96495"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:36:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T16:36:06","slug":"delta-state-university-celebrates-students-accepted-into-professional-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/news-and-events\/2025\/02\/delta-state-university-celebrates-students-accepted-into-professional-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta State University celebrates students accepted into professional schools"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

CLEVELAND, Miss. \u2014 <\/strong>Delta State University proudly announces that four students from the Division of Mathematics and Sciences have been accepted into prestigious professional schools, marking a significant milestone in their academic journeys.<\/p>\n

Dr. Chris Jurgenson, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements. \u201cI am very proud of all our hardworking students who are continuing their education in professional school,\u201d he said. \u201cI’ve had every one of them in at least one of my classes, and the work ethic and determination they have shown at DSU will serve them well in their future careers.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Carson Taylor<\/p><\/div>\n

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Among those accepted is Carson Traylor<\/strong>, of Sherwood, Arkansas, who will attend the University of Tennessee Health Science Center School of Dentistry<\/strong>. Traylor credits his success to the academic rigor and mentorship he received at Delta State. \u201cThe study habits I had to develop at DSU helped me succeed beyond the city limits of Cleveland,\u201d he said. \u201cThis was not a solo journey\u2014I am grateful for the investment and guidance from professors like Drs. Jurgenson, Bentley, Smithhart, and the former dean of the honors school, Dr. Gerald.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Johnathan McCaskill<\/p><\/div>\n

Johnathan McCaskill<\/strong> of Lexington, Mississippi will pursue his studies at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy<\/strong>. He attributes his success to the mentorship of faculty and advisors. \u201cProfessors like Drs. Smithhart and Jurgenson, along with post-baccalaureate advisors such as Dr. Dannielle Taylor, introduced me to the broad world of research,\u201d he said. \u201cTheir guidance opened up new opportunities in my field, and I owe it all to them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Aubrey Claire Norris<\/p><\/div>\n

Aubrey Claire Norris<\/strong> of Senatobia, Mississippi has been accepted into the UMMC Rural Physicians program<\/strong>. She emphasized the role of DSU\u2019s close-knit academic community in her journey. \u201cI chose Delta State because of its smaller class sizes and strong sense of community,\u201d she said. \u201cThe professors were incredibly supportive, guiding me through class selection, the MCAT process, and medical school applications. Their mentorship was invaluable every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Taylor Klosterman<\/p><\/div>\n

Taylor Klosterman<\/strong> of Niceville, Florida will attend the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine<\/strong>. She highlighted the holistic support she received at DSU. \u201cMy professors pushed me to reach my full potential while providing unwavering support,\u201d she said. \u201cBeyond academics, DSU gave me opportunities for campus involvement that helped me develop skills beyond the classroom. My advisor also played a key role in keeping me on track toward my goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Delta State University congratulates these outstanding students on their achievements and wishes them success in their future endeavors. For more information about Delta State University\u2019s academic programs, visit www.deltastate.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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