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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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Nese College of Nursing chosen for national program on workforce well-being (6/8/2026)

Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has been selected by the National Academy of Medicine as a member of the second cohort of its Change Maker Accelerators program, a yearlong initiative designed to help health organizations implement and measure professional well-being efforts.

Nese College of Nursing announces departure of associate dean for graduate education (6/8/2026)

Vinciya Pandian, associate dean for graduate education and professor in Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, has announced her departure from the University effective June 30, to serve as dean and professor of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing.

Nese College of Nursing alumni share lessons with WE LEAD students (5/22/2026)

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing hosted its annual WE LEAD Leadership Academy this March at the Penn Stater Conference Center and Hotel, featuring a panel discussion with alumni leaders.

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