In Memoriam
In Memory of Dr. Florence Okoro: A Cherished Scholar, Mentor and Global Health Advocate
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 […]
In Memory of Dr. Lucille Lombardi Travis: A Visionary Leader, Educator and Mentor
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 […]
In Memory of Dr. Kathleen Jordan: A Dedicated Educator, Clinician and Champion for Children
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 […]