Briar Cliff University Holds 2025 Social Work Pinning Ceremony

On Friday, May 9, at 4:30 p.m. in the St. Francis Center, Briar Cliff University’s Social Work Department honored its 2025 graduates at the Social Work Pinning Ceremony. The ceremony featured congratulatory remarks from President Matthew Draud, along with a keynote address from 1997 BCU graduate Heather Nissen.

Among the honored students graduating, include: 

• Erin Adams; Brandy Baker; Calista Barcus; Corrina Bertness; Chantal Carroll; Ellie Cloyed; James Corpening; Jesus Escalante; Cherray Forehand; Andrea Gonzalez-Cardenas; Brooklyn Grady; Janie Koenig; Jade Mammen; Michael Mathews; Cassandra Pappas; Whitney Rogers; Brianna Shea; Kathryn Sims-Kormann; Amanda Stanley; Mary Stocks; Alyssa Truong; Hannah Tastad; Rita Weltikol; Audrey White