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The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing congratulates Dr. Katherine Shue-McGuffin, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CHSE, on her acceptance as a 2026 Interprofessional Global Summer Research Institute (SRI) Fellow. Selected through a highly competitive review process, Dr. Shue-McGuffin will participate in advanced training and mentorship focused on interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPECP) research. The Summer Research […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is proud to announce that Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CHFN, has been selected as a member of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Class of 2026. As one of the state’s highest honors in nursing, this recognition celebrates nurses who demonstrate exceptional leadership, professionalism, clinical […]

Novant Health is investing $500,000 in UNC Charlotte to expand experiential learning, advance healthcare workforce innovation, and support faculty and staff well-being. The funds will directly enhance the College of Health and Human Services’ 15 state-of-the-art nursing labs, which feature 37 human patient simulators and recently earned endorsement from the International Nursing Association for Clinical […]

Novant Health recently announced a major $500,000 investment in the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing’s simulation labs, supporting state-of-the-art technology, faculty certifications, and campuswide health and well-being initiatives. In a recent Q&A, Simulation and Interdisciplinary Practice Coordinator Melinda Pierce shared how these high-tech labs—featuring high-fidelity robotic patient simulators and trained actors—create a safe environment where […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing community is mourning the loss of Associate Professor Dr. Florence Okoro, who passed away on June 16, 2026. A valued faculty member since 2015, Dr. Okoro made a profound impact through her research in chronic illness management and her pioneering efforts in global engagement—including establishing an international COIL course […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing community is mourning the loss of Dr. Lucille Lombardi Travis, former Director and Professor, who passed away on April 28, 2026. In honor of Dr. Travis’s remarkable life, distinguished career, and enduring commitment to nursing education, leadership, and mentorship, a scholarship has been established in her memory through the […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing community is mourning the loss of Clinical Professor Dr. Kathleen Jordan, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2025. A nationally recognized leader in pediatric emergency and advanced practice nursing, Dr. Jordan joined UNC Charlotte in 2014 and dedicated her career to advocacy, scholarship, and clinical practice centered on child […]

What happens when future nurses trade the UK’s NHS for two weeks in North Carolina’s healthcare ecosystem? Transatlantic perspective, high-fidelity simulation, and an immersive look at American clinical practice. Through a custom program crafted by UNC Charlotte’s Charlotte Global office and the College of Health and Human Services, nursing and social work students from London’s […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is proud to announce that Dr. Jyotsana Parajuli, PhD, MGS, RN, has been selected as a recipient of the ASCENT Consortium’s inaugural 2026 Investigator in Residence (AIR) Fellowship. Dr. Parajuli was chosen through a highly competitive, NIH-funded selection process. Over the course of this prestigious one-year career development program, […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is proud to announce that Dr. Charlene Whitaker-Brown has been selected as one of the featured speakers for TEDxUNCCharlotte 2026, the University’s licensed TEDx event showcasing thought leaders and changemakers across the Charlotte region. TEDxUNCCharlotte, now in its seventh year, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, and will […]