On May 20 Coppin State University granted its first doctoral degrees to Khalilah Jefferson and Jennifer P. Pope. Both received their Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Helene Fuld School of Nursing.

From L-R: Dr. Tracey Murray, Dean of the School of Nursing, Dr. Joan Tilghman, Associate Dean for the School of Nursing, Dr. Jennifer P. Pope, DNP graduate, Dr. Maria Thompson, President of Coppin State University, Dr. Khalilah Jefferson, DNP graduate and Dr. Marcella Copes, former Dean of the School of Nursing. (Courtesy photo)