College of Nursing News
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News Releases
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Oct. 20, 2026
For Wayne Nieh, ’24, nursing research has always been about more than collecting data or studying scientific literature. It is about asking questions, seeking knowledge and discovering how that knowledge can ultimately improve the lives of others. It is also a way to honor…
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Oct. 19, 2026
For Ben Miller, a third-year nursing student at 鶹Ƶ, studying abroad in Vietnam was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience nursing in a different culture. During his eight weeks in Hanoi, Vietnam, from June 2 to August 6, Miller became the first 鶹Ƶ…
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Oct. 19, 2026
鶹Ƶ State's Conway Scholars program is a scholarship initiative in the College of Nursing made possible by a significant philanthropic investment from the Bedford Falls Foundation Donor Advised Fund. The program helps nursing students overcome financial barriers to completing…
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Oct. 16, 2026
鶹Ƶ has received its fourth designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing for 2026 - 2030. Recognized in the “Advancing the Science of Nursing Education” category for its dedication to innovative and evidence-…
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Oct. 14, 2026
This Giving Tuesday, the 鶹Ƶ College of Nursing invites alumni, friends and supporters to make a lasting difference in the lives of future nurses by supporting the Nursing Simulation Fund. With a generous matching gift commitment from the College of Nursing…
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Oct. 14, 2026
鶹Ƶ College of Nursing celebrated an important milestone in sophomore nursing students’ education with its inaugural Clinical Pledge Ceremony, which replaces the college’s former White Coat Ceremony. The event marks the beginning of a new chapter as students…
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Oct. 14, 2026
鶹Ƶ College of Nursing welcomes Tracey Motter, DNP, MSN, RN, as its new interim dean. Motter most recently served as associate dean of academics for the college. A longtime nurse, educator, and leader, she brings extensive clinical and academic experience…
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Sept. 9, 2026
鶹Ƶ’s College of Nursing has more than 1,600 undergraduate nursing students on campus this fall — the most in 10 years — News 5 Cleveland recently reported.
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May 27, 2026
When Achante Pascute stepped to the podium as 鶹Ƶ at Trumbull’s student commencement speaker, she opened with a joke.“I stand before you as a first-generation student, a woman of color and a non-traditional graduate,” she told the Class of 2026, pausing before…
