College of Nursing News
Media Contact:
Mariah Gibbons, Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for the College of Nursing
330-672-8756 - mgibbon2@kent.edu
News Releases
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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-…
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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…
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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…
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Oct. 14, 2026
Kent State University 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
Kent State University’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 Kent State University 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…
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May 7, 2026
An Ohio nurse earning $95,000–$110,000 has comparable or better real purchasing power than a nurse earning $150,000 in California or New York, setting the stage for a measurable difference for Kent State nursing graduates who stay in Ohio.
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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…
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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.
