Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the largest educators of pre-licensure students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with over 2200 undergraduate and graduate students on 13 campuses. Our College is positioned to lead the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists while enhancing the health of all people through quality care and education. To learn more about the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, check out our printer-friendly fact sheet.
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Nese College of Nursing named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence
The college achieved this recognition for “creating environments that promote the pedagogical expertise of faculty,” according to the league, exemplifying the college’s investment in its nurse educators and their professional growth.
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Penn State DuBois appoints Nicki Dufour as Practical Nursing program director (3/27/2025)
Penn State DuBois Continuing and Community Education recently announced that Nicki Dufour has been hired as the coordinator of its developing Practical Nursing program and will work with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing on the pending approval and development of the program for the campus.
Penn State Emeritus Academy welcomes distinguished Spring 2025 inductees (3/26/2025)
The Penn State Emeritus Academy has announced the induction of seven esteemed emeritus faculty members as Academy Professors for Spring 2025. These distinguished scholars have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the University in teaching, research, and service.
2025 Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture brings Kevin Richardson to Penn State (3/13/2025)
Kevin Richardson, one of the exonerated “Central Park Five,” will participate in this year’s Osaze Osagie Memorial Lecture, taking place at 6 p.m. March 25 in the HUB-Robeson Center’s Alumni Hall.
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Join us for the 8th Annual Translating Research to Innovations in Practice Symposium, hosted by Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Department of Nursing at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This two-day event brings together nurse researchers from both academic and clinical settings to focus on the translation of evidence to healthcare practices.
Hosted on May 13–14, 2025, at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center. Registration required >>
