Ed & Marilyn McArdle RN Scholarship Recipients

We are pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Ed & Marilyn McArdle Registered Nursing Scholarship.

Aleigha is currently attending Jefferson Community College and will graduate in May with her nursing degree. She hopes to begin her nursing career working in med/surg in a local hospital with the ultimate goal of working in a Maternity Department.

Brynn is currently attending Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester and will graduate with her BSN RN in May 2026. Her goal is to work in a cardiac ICU, gain valuable ICU experience and become a Flight Nurse.

Mariah is currently attending SUNY Poytechnic with St. Elizabeth's and will receive her Associates Degree in Nursing in 2027 and her BSN in 2028. Her plans are to work at Wynn Hospital and work towards becoming a Nurse Practitioner.

This registered nursing scholarship was made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McArdle, who established the award in honor of Kevin’s parents who were both dedicated Registered Nurses whose compassion and commitment to patient care left a lasting impact.