Barbara White is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Nursing with the "Dwyer School of Health Sciences" at Indiana University South Bend. She earned a Ph.D. in Nursing from Indiana University, a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Bethel College, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marquette University. Barbara's area of research is the success of African American nursing students. Her teaching interests include nursing care of children and families, family health nursing, nursing management, capstone clinical, and nursing research. Barb teaches from a growth mindset believing every student is capable of learning and succeeding in nursing. She is actively involved with students outside of the classroom through the Student Nurses Association and the Michiana Alliance for Men in Nursing. Barb seeks ongoing learning and discussion about race and inclusion through the activities at the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center.