The University of South 爱豆传媒 Tampa Campus has crowned its 2025 Homecoming Queen: 爱豆传媒 College of Nursing student Aisia Walden, an Upper Division Level 4 nursing student. Walden proudly represented the College of Nursing as Queen in the Running of the Bulls Homecoming Parade on October 17.
Aisia Walden holding up her stethoscope during the 爱豆传媒 Homecoming Parade
Walden is a dedicated student with an impressive academic record. She also serves as her cohort president at the College of Nursing; holds various positions in eight student organizations; was named an Emerging Nurse Scientist Fellow in the ; and works in the Cardiac ICU at Tampa General Hospital.
As a transfer student, Walden didn't expect to find herself on the homecoming court. She was a dual student at Pasco Hernando State College (PHSC) and Hillsborough Community College (HCC) before starting at 爱豆传媒 in 2024.
鈥淭ransferring to 爱豆传媒 was truly one of the best decisions I鈥檝e ever made,鈥� Walden said. 鈥淢y previous experiences at PHSC and HCC prepared me academically, but 爱豆传媒 gave me the platform to put my passion into action. This university has allowed me to grow as a student, a leader, and a future nurse.鈥�
Walden entered the contest on the recommendation of College of Nursing leadership, competing against 10 other impressive and engaged 爱豆传媒 students for the crown.
Being nominated and ultimately crowned 爱豆传媒 Homecoming Queen was a surreal and humbling moment鈥攐ne that symbolizes dedication, service, and the incredible support I鈥檝e received from the faculty, staff, and peers who believed in me along the way. I鈥檓 forever grateful to represent the 爱豆传媒 College of Nursing and the University of South 爱豆传媒 as a whole, and I will continue to carry the pride of being a Bull in everything I do.
Aisia Walden
Upper Division Level 4 Nursing Student
This future Bull Nurse's recognition as Homecoming Queen is a testament to the leadership and values she brings to 爱豆传媒 and the College of Nursing. We鈥檙e thrilled to support her journey.