LCON Student Liliana McKenna Featured on Amazon Prime's The College Tour and WREG Live at 9

October 23, 2024

University of Memphis nursing student Liliana McKenna recently appeared on WREG's Live at 9 alongside Dr. Jeremy Whittaker to spotlight her academic journey and involvement in the Amazon Prime Video series, The College Tour. This groundbreaking show, hosted by Alex Boylan, provides an inside look at the experiences of real students at universities across the world, and McKenna’s feature highlights her experience as a nursing student and the enriching study abroad experience in Japan.

The College Tour is an innovative series that began in 2020, aiming to give prospective students an authentic glimpse into life at higher education institutions. It shares stories from students about academics, internships, campus life, and more. For the University of Memphis episode, 10 students, including McKenna, were chosen to represent the diversity of experiences available to students at UofM.

McKenna’s story stands out as she describes how her time at LCON and her study abroad in Japan broadened her perspective on global healthcare. The UofM episode of The College Tour is now available on Amazon Prime Video, offering a chance for viewers to get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the University of Memphis an exceptional place to learn and grow.

In her appearance on Live at 9, McKenna and Dr. Whittaker discussed the significance of such opportunities for nursing students, and how UofM's emphasis on real-world learning has shaped her future career in healthcare. Their discussion highlighted the importance of study abroad programs in preparing students for the global challenges of nursing, as well as the strong academic foundation provided by LCON.

As UofM continues to shine on both local and national platforms, students like Liliana McKenna embody the spirit of discovery, academic excellence, and service that define the Loewenberg College of Nursing. Stay tuned for the full episode of The College Tour to hear her story and more about the exceptional student experiences at UofM.