Briar Cliff Physical Therapy Students Honored in White Coat Ceremony

June 6, 2025

27 graduate students in 51Âþ»­’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program were honored during the annual White Coat Ceremony on June 6, held in the Chapel of Our Lady of Grace.

A symbolic milestone, the ceremony marks each student’s transition from the classroom to clinical practice. As part of the ceremony, students were presented with their white coats and recited a professional oath, committing themselves to providing compassionate, patient-centered care throughout their careers. 

White Coat Recipients: 

Ashlynn Brant, Jordan Brolin, Megan Burghart, Kylea Fehr, Cade Fuller, Taylor Grabowski, Caden Ideker, Clifford Johnson, Jami King, Vanessa Kotek, Evelina Krie, Alisha Leber, Emilee Leiting, Nahum Luse, Heather Maier, Gabrielle Meyer, Olivia Peterson, Zachary Reicks, Mattilynn Reiner, Keegan Ruskamp, Tiana Schroeder, Clayton Shoemaker, Lydia Sussner, Jacob Valdez, Tate Van Beek, Trey Wodke, and Tayler Wolfs. 

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