College of Nursing
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno Gets Hands-On Look at Nursing Education at Kent State
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.
Delta Xi's Student Interns Are Redefining What It Means to Lead
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 cultivating leadership…
Kent State Nursing Student First to Participate in Healthcare Internship in Hanoi, Vietnam
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 State College of Nursin…
Investing in the Future of Nursing: Kent State Welcomes Conway Scholars
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 their degrees and ente…
Kent State’s College of Nursing Receives Fourth Center of Excellence Designation by National League For Nursing
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-based nursing education, …
Double Your Impact This Giving Tuesday: Support the Future of Nursing at Kent State
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 Dean's Advisory Board, y…
Kent State Nursing Students Mark Milestone at Inaugural Clinical Pledge Ceremony
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 transition from the cla…
New Interim Dean Dr. Tracey Motter Looks to the Future of Nursing at Kent State
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 to the role, along wi…
As Nursing Salaries Surge, Kent State Positions Graduates for Prosperity in Booming Healthcare Market
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.
Bedford Falls Foundation Awards $1.8 Million to Kent State’s College of Nursing
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.
