“She was one of the inspiration for me from the time I joined Tulane, it was because of her guidance I shifted to a STEM specialty. She was one of the most smart people I have ever met. She encouraged me a lot to pursue my medical career in US. I pray that may Allah bless her soul, and give…
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Remembrance from Lekan Ogunsakin
Oh death, where is your sting? NK, your loss was untimely, inexplicable, unfathomable, and beyond all of us, mortals. We are all still speechless and numbed on hearing of your sudden demise. You epitomized altruism, selflessness, dedication, hard work, a bright light for a positive change, and a beacon of hope and success. Your tenacity, resilience, and tirelessness were inspiration…
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I met Nkechi “NK” Mbaebie in my role as Director of the Office of International Students and Scholars when she applied to be on the International Student Advisory Board. When she walked into my office to be interviewed, I was immediately struck by her presence and stature. Not only was she physically powerful (standing at 6’2″), but she had great…
Keep Reading Remembrance from Kristy MagnerIN MEMORIAM: Dr. Nkechi Chiugo Mbaebie
FRIENDS AND FAMILY mourn the sudden loss of Nkechi “NK” Mbaebie, a 2015 graduate with an MPH in Epidemiology, who passed away on April 3, 2019, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Nkechi was a native of Nigeria, where she earned a medical degree from Enugu State University before coming to the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She distinguished…
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