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Jacobson Vann appointed to North Carolina Institute of Medicine

Ashley Leak Bryant named vice dean of UNC School of Nursing

Carolina Nursing alum Crystal Tillman honored with NCSBN Meritorious Service Award 

UNC School of Nursing announces new Assured Admission program for military-affiliated students 

Tiffani Chidume named associate dean for simulation and experiential learning 

Rachel Hirschey named Beerstecher-Blackwell Distinguished Term Scholar

Alderman and Bryant named National League for Nursing Academy of Nursing Education Fellows 

Letter from Dean Valerie Howard — Summer 2026

Jessica Wang receives inaugural Golden Rule Nursing Scholarship 

Hirschey leads symposium for Scaling What Works

Saif Khairat to serve as chief AI officer

UNC Nursing receives $200k grant to advance preceptor training in rural NC 

Carolina Nursing celebrates Class of 2026 

Grace Wu named Biobehavioral Lab director

Michelle Edmonds named assistant dean for prelicensure programs 

UNC School of Nursing students participate in national policy summit and Capitol Hill advocacy

Byrd Receives the 2026 Booth Community Service and Outreach Award 

Brent Small named Frances Hill Fox Distinguished Professor

Valerie Howard elected AACN Board Chair-Elect

Barroso selected for 2026 ACC Academic Leaders Network

UNC School of Nursing ties for 3rd among online master’s programs in nursing administration


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