College of Nursing News
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News Releases
Oct. 30, 2026
Local philanthropists Marie Rader and James Angiulo have made a $6.4 million commitment to Kent State University, including a $400,000 gift and a $6 million bequest, to fund scholarships, lab technology and emergency financial support for students in nursing, fashion and music.
Oct. 26, 2026
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) traded the Senate floor for the simulation lab Oct. 22, visiting Kent State University's College of Nursing to meet with students and try out the same technology they use to prepare for careers at the bedside.
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…
Oct. 19, 2026
For Haley Adams, BSN '26, Cole Gabriel, BSN '26, and Sarah Boggs, BSN '26, membership in Sigma’s Delta Xi chapter, the international nursing honor society, was more than a line on a résumé. As the 2025-2026 student interns, the three May 2026 graduates have spent the past year…
Oct. 19, 2026
For Ben Miller, a third-year nursing student at Kent State University, 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 Kent…
Oct. 19, 2026
Kent 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…
Oct. 16, 2026
Kent State University 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-…
Oct. 14, 2026
This Giving Tuesday, the Kent State University 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…
Oct. 14, 2026
Kent State University 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…
Oct. 14, 2026
Kent State University College of Nursing welcomes Tracey Motter, DNP, MSN, RN, as its new interim dean. Motter, who holds the Henderson Memorial Endowed Leadership Chair, most recently served as associate dean of academics for the college. A longtime nurse, educator, and…
