General News

Exciting news for UNC Charlotte! The university has once again solidified its position among the top-tier institutions for online education. According to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees rankings, UNC Charlotte ranks No. 7 in the nation, marking its third consecutive year in the top 10. This recognition highlights UNC Charlotte’s […]

We are excited to congratulate  one of our School of Nursing faculty members, Dr. Kelly Powers! Kelly Powers PhD, RN, CNE has been approved as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP) in Nursing. Recognized for her outstanding achievements in the field, Powers is set to join the Class of 2024 at […]

The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing is offering informational sessions about the AG-ACNP Program on the following dates: Zoom link: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/6641030879  Meeting ID: 664 103 0879

Congratulations to Amy Winiger, DNP, ACNP-BC, FACC, for presenting groundbreaking results on cardiogenic shock at the Chilean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery conference in Coquimbo, Chile, on December 1, 2023. Winiger currently serves as the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing’s AGACNP Program Coordinator and her expertise and dedication continue to make waves in the […]

With just a few days until commencement, Anna Linton isn’t sure what to do with her newly found free time.  Linton jump-started her college career as a high school junior. At 16, she transferred to Levine Middle College, which allows students to earn college credit while in high school. After completing high school and earning […]

We are excited to announce and extend congratulations to three members of our school of nursing faculty! Judith Cornelius, PhD, MS, RN, ANEF, FAAN was promoted to Professor this year – congratulations! Charlene Whitaker-Brown, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CHFN was promoted to Clinical Professor this year – congratulations! Kathleen Jordan DNP, MS, FNP-BC, ENP-C, SANE-P, […]

UNC Charlotte’s School of Nursing recently demonstrated its commitment to community welfare by promoting a local food drive. Dr. Carolyn Horne and Laura Magennis generously donated their time to deliver an assortment of food items to the Jamil Niner Food Pantry. The donation was made possible through a successful food drive organized by the nursing […]

Congratulations to two School of Nursing teams who were awarded funding from the UNC Charlotte Center for Teaching and Learning for their grant proposals!  Dr. Lufei Young, Dr. Meredith Troutman-Jordan, and Professor Tiffany Jackson for “Escape Room Simulation: An Innovative Approach to Community Health Nursing for Undergraduate Students”. Dr. Kathleen Jordan, Dr. Katherine Shue-McGuffin, and […]

Dr. Laura Magennis has been appointed to the Executive Committee of MedAssist, an organization dedicated to ensuring that no eligible person in North Carolina has to choose between purchasing food or their needed medication. Dr. Magennis’s appointment shows her commitment to public health and the betterment of her community. Congratulations to Dr. Magennis!

Congratulations to Dr. Lufei Young upon her appointment into the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society!  The honor society, sponsored by the Office of International Programs at UNC Charlotte, is for faculty members, staff, and students involved in international endeavors.