Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences establishes Jorge M. Pérez and Darlene Boytell-Pérez 50th anniversary scholarship endowment
Florida International University (FIU) today announced a generous gift from Jorge M. Pérez and Darlene Marie Boytell-Pérez ’89, MS ’96 to establish a new endowment at FIU’s Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences (NWCNHS). The Jorge M. Pérez and Darlene Boytell-Pérez 50th Anniversary of Nursing Scholarship Endowment will address the shortage of nursing professionals throughout Florida by establishing a permanent source of funding to help nursing students pay for tuition and related educational expenses.
Gabriel Ortiz, Summer 2023 Real Triumphs Graduate
Degree: Doctor of Physical Therapy
College: Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Gabriel Ortiz attended college in Boston with the intent of becoming a veterinarian. Instead, his work with a mouse – a computer mouse device, to be precise – ended up defining his career path as a physical therapist committed to changing lives.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Gabriel was drawn to FIU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ...
Dr. Trudy Gaillard selected to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
Dr. Gaillard is a Tenured Associate Professor and the Dr. Vanessa Von Wertheim EndowedChair in Chronic Disease Prevention and Care, in the Undergraduate Nursing Department atthe Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Florida International University (FIU).
Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession. Fellows areselected based on their contributions and impact to advance the public’s health.
