Brescia University honors inaugural Physician Assistant program cohort

Brescia University held a White Coat Ceremony on Aug. 24, 2026, to honor the first group of students in its Physician Assistant program. The event took place on the Owensboro Health campus in Owensboro.

The ceremony marks the transition of these students into clinical training and represents their commitment to patient-centered care. The inaugural cohort includes Alicia Gourley, Cyia Haycraft, Kloee Johnston, Josephine Gesser-Rouch, Adriann Kirnos, Michelle Maag, Katharine Mahoney, Nicholas Miller, Thadeus Ted Pabello, Sahira Patel, Avery Patrick, Ethan Petrosky, Rhianna Pickrell, Lexi Quartaro, Jaci Richardson, Carley Smith, Brody Strobakken, Dale Ann Sunny, Ashley Williams, Valerie Adams, Chibuike Amadi, Angel Bradley, Samantha Colglazier, and Jaylee C.