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Professor Drew McGuffin, DNP, MSN, RN, of the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing, has been spearheading several meaningful service initiatives through the Gamma Iota chapter of Sigma. The efforts, carried out in collaboration with the Association of Nursing Students (ANS) and the School of Nursing, reflect the university’s commitment to community engagement and service. Supporting […]

By Isaiah Griffin From her first steps on UNC Charlotte’s campus, Kennedy Carpenter, a senior nursing student with a minor in Spanish from Winston-Salem, NC, knew she would have a lasting impact on her campus community, the city of Charlotte, and beyond. She first became interested in healthcare professions in the fifth grade when she […]

Colleen Hole ’84, ’98 MPH was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award by the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing Alumni Council for her transformative impact on health care. “Receiving an award from the institution that nurtured my passion for nursing is the highest honor,” Hole said. With a career spanning more than four decades, […]

Susan McLennon, PhD, ANP-BC, CNE, director of UNC Charlotte’s School of Nursing, has been named a Distinguished Fellow of the Nursing Academy within the National Academies of Practice (NAP). The National Academies of Practice is an interdisciplinary organization that brings together leading health professionals committed to fostering collaboration and transforming interprofessional healthcare. Selection as a […]

The School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Judith Cornelius, PhD, MSN, RN, ANEF, FAAN and Julie Gibbons, PhD, MSN, MPH have been selected to participate in the University’s esteemed Community Innovation Incubator (CII) initiative, led by urbanCORE. The CII brings together community partners, residents, students and interdisciplinary faculty to co-design and implement sustainable, […]

Dr. Jyotsana Parajuli, Assistant Professor in the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing, has been named one of the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Award from the National Hartford Center for Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE). This national recognition honors nursing educators who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to advancing gerontological nursing education, mentoring […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing regrets to inform the Niner Nursing community of the passing of Dr. Maren Coffman, professor in the School of Nursing, on September 29. Since joining the University in August 2004, Dr. Coffman made a lasting impact through her teaching, research, and service. A registered nurse, she taught a wide […]

At UNC Charlotte’s School of Nursing, simulation is more than just technology, its a strategy. It allows students to engage in experiential learning, strengthen their use of technology, focus on outcomes over process, and integrate evidence-based strategies throughout the curriculum. As the Learning Resource Center (LRC) team continues to advance student learning, their work reflects […]

by Isaiah Griffin This year, the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is excited to introduce new virtual reality (VR) technology that is transforming the way students learn and prepare for their nursing careers. With VR, students can practice clinical skills in an immersive, safe environment that fosters critical thinking and teamwork. This advancement enhances both […]

by Isaiah Griffin As the 2025–2026 academic year begins, the School of Nursing continues to create pathways for student success. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the School hosted a meet-and-greet for students interested in the new P.E.E.R. Mentor Program, which stands for Positive impact, Empower Each other, and build Resilience. The program was established during […]