Milestones: May 5, 2026

Natalie Kudelya graduated April 23 from the Galen College of Nursing’s Richmond campus. In addition to receiving her associate’s degree, Kudelya has also passed her NCLEX-RN exam and accepted a job as a registered nurse with Henrico Doctors’ Hospital.

Michelle Oliver of Glen Allen recently was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Oliver is a student at Old Dominion University.

Manal Alhamrani of Glen Allen recently was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, an international honor society recognizing the top students at accredited business schools. To be eligible for membership, the academic ranking of those being considered must place them in the top seven percent of the junior class, top 10 percent of the senior class, or top 20 percent of the graduating MBA class. The honor is reserved for students who demonstrate excellence in academic achievement and leadership and who exemplify Beta Gamma Sigma's values of honor, wisdom, and earnestness. Alhamrani is a doctoral student pursuing a Ph.D. in accounting degree at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania.

Bridget Sindelar of Glen Allen was named to the fall 2025 dean’s list at Montclair State University in New Jersey. To qualify for this honor, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Sindelar is majoring in Musical Theatre.

Rishma Singh of Glen Allen will serve as secretary of the Global Health Student Club for 2026 at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in Iowa. Singh is a member of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2029.