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Dr. Kosoko-Lasaki is a multiple national award winner and internationally renowned researcher in minority health, with a distinguished career dedicated to increasing diversity within the healthcare workforce. Her leadership at Creighton University has been instrumental in advancing training and education for a diverse group of faculty and students across pre-collegiate and collegiate levels in Nebraska. These efforts have led to the acquisition of several multi-million-dollar research awards and contributed to the designation of Creighton’s School of Medicine as a Center of Excellence in Minority Education in 2005. From 2000 to 2024, Dr. Kosoko-Lasaki directed the Office of Health Sciences' Multicultural and Community Affairs, where she developed and sustained transformative pipeline programs such as the Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, and Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Programs. These initiatives have provided essential academic and professional support to students from underrepresented backgrounds pursuing careers in health sciences.

Her commitment to mentorship and inclusive education continues through her active involvement in Health Professions Pipeline Programs, including the Community Health Workers Programs, weekly Common Ground Health Disparities Initiatives, Cultural Proficiency Seminars, and Summer Research Programs.

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Oct 5, 2026 ∙ 3 min

Who is a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)?

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a frontline healthcare worker who provides direct, hands-on care to patients and residents under the supervision of licensed nurses. CNAs are often the caregivers who spend the most time with patients and are essential to the daily operation of hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. CNA Training Requirements Training requirements vary by state, but most CNA programs include: Classroom...

Oct 5, 2026 ∙ 2 min

How to State Academic Growth in your Applications

You may state the following: My undergraduate GPA reflects a period in my life when I was young, immature, and still developing the focus, discipline, and study habits necessary for academic success. Although I was intellectually curious and deeply engaged in learning, I did not always make the best decisions regarding time management and academic priorities. Those challenges became important lessons that contributed to my personal and professional growth. Since completing my undergraduate...

Oct 5, 2026 ∙ 1 min

Drafting a Concise Explanation for Your Poor GPA in Undergraduate School for STEM Education

These are templates to guide You Option 1 (Professional and Direct) My undergraduate GPA does not fully reflect my current academic abilities or potential. At the time, I was a young and relatively immature student who had not yet developed the discipline, time-management skills, and focus necessary to perform at my best academically. As I matured, I gained a greater appreciation for the value of education and personal accountability. My subsequent professional accomplishments, leadership...