College of Nursing News
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Mariah Gibbons, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for the College of Nursing
330-672-8756 - mgibbon2@kent.edu
News Releases
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April 16, 2026
A $1.8 million gift from the Bedford Falls Foundation will fund 150 scholarships for Kent State nursing students over three years, addressing the national nursing shortage.
April 13, 2026
Scholarship SuccessEach year, the College of Nursing awards more and more scholarships to our well-deserving students. In the last five years, we have seen the number of scholarships awarded in the college grow by over 100%. This would not be possible without the generosity of…
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April 13, 2026
The Kent State University College of Nursing is now accepting applications for the Peg’s Foundation Scholar Award, continuing a nearly 20-year partnership dedicated to strengthening the psychiatric mental health workforce across Northeast Ohio.
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Jan. 16, 2026
The College of Nursing has introduced AI-powered virtual reality (VR) simulation – a first-of-its-kind application in nursing education that standardizes clinical practice while giving each student individualized feedback on their performance.
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Dec. 3, 2025
As we close out 2025, it is a time to reflect on the growth, resilience, and accomplishments that have defined our year at Kent State University College of Nursing. Our students embraced challenges and seized opportunities with curiosity and compassion. Our faculty continued to…
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Nov. 20, 2025
More students who want to be nurses will soon be able to pursue that dream. Kent State University's College of Nursing is launching a new pathway that will allow students without high school mathematics, chemistry or biology courses to pursue a Bachelor…
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Oct. 23, 2025
Kent State researchers partnered with Ursuline College and Ashland University’s Coburn Art Gallery to host a groundbreaking exhibition titled “Transcending Barriers Beyond Time: Visual Reminiscence of Older Adults with Chronic Illnesses Facilitated by Generative AI.” This show…
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Oct. 23, 2025
This Giving Tuesday, the Kent State University College of Nursing invites alumni, faculty, students, staff, and friends to make a meaningful investment in the future of nursing…
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Oct. 23, 2025
When Lisa Davis, MSN, RN, a seasoned nur