At a glance
Even in the midst of the pandemic, the Bethesda Foundation of Hornell is continuing to provide support that is critical to the ongoing success of Alfred State College (ASC) nursing students.
Even in the midst of the pandemic, the Bethesda Foundation of Hornell is continuing to provide support that is critical to the ongoing success of Alfred State College (ASC) nursing students.
Each year, the Foundation awards $15,000 annually to the college to utilize for scholarships for nursing students who live in the surrounding communities, a tradition that has continued this year. Since 2009, the Bethesda Foundation has granted over $231,500 to Alfred State for scholarships, as well as medical equipment for the training of nursing students, including the manikins used during simulation experiences.
Alfred State Nursing Department Chair Jess Lippa said the department is grateful for the continued support from The Bethesda Foundation.
“The faculty, staff, and I are overwhelmed by this organization's generosity,” Lippa said. “They assist our students with their educational needs and ultimately keeps our nursing graduates living in our local community to support our local healthcare facilities. We look forward to this organization's support in the future as the Alfred State Nursing Department continues to grow in educational opportunities. Thank you for supporting our students, faculty, staff, and institution.”
Lippa particularly commended several Bethesda Foundation Board members for their strong support of Alfred State and its nursing programs, including Former First Lady Mary Huntington; First Lady Debra Sullivan, who is a retired nurse herself; and Professor Emeritus of Nursing Linda Panter, who is a retired ASC nursing faculty member.
Panter, who recuses herself from the decision to provide scholarship support due to her being a former college employee, said, “As a past department chair, I know how critical the Bethesda Foundation’s support is for Alfred State nursing students. It is an honor to be a member of the Bethesda Board and I am pleased that the members continue to support the nursing scholarships.”
The Nursing Department is currently in the process of selecting the next round of Bethesda scholarship recipients. Students who received scholarships during the 2019-20 school year include:
• Katherine Barbosa
• Megan Bird
• Dennis Contreras
• Valerie Davis
• Jordan Reniff
The Bethesda Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization devoted to the funding and support of health-related projects and scholarships in the Hornell area. It was created in 1986 after the Bethesda Hospital closed in 1985.
