This May, as we celebrate Nurses Month, we are especially proud to honor the graduating students of our nursing program. You have shown extraordinary compassion, strength, and perseverance—qualities that define not only great nurses, but incredible human beings.

Your commitment to caring for others, even in the face of challenge, is inspiring. You leave our university ready to serve, to lead, and to heal. As you step into the world of healthcare, know that you carry with you not only your education, but the deep appreciation and pride of our entire community.

This Nurses Month, we proudly recognize Tera Marie R. Blas, a graduating senior in our Nursing Program and a shining example of leadership, compassion, and academic excellence.

Tera has served as a dedicated member of the Student Nurses Association of Guam (SNAG) for over 2.5 years, currently leading the organization as its President (AY 2024–2025). She also represents her cohort as Nursing Class Representative (Spring 2023) and continues to amplify student voices in and beyond the classroom.

Her leadership has been recognized through numerous honors, including the Cohort 2025 Nursing Leadership Award, the 2024 SNAG Excellence Award, and her selection as a Guest Speaker and Panelist at the Guam Nurses Association Leadership Conference 2025.

Tera is also one of this year’s recipients of the Society of Emeritus Professors and Retired Scholars (SEPR) Scholarship, marking her second SEPR award.