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$5.25 million grant expands Conway Scholars program in Nese College of Nursing
Bedford Falls Foundation funding will extend need-based nursing scholarships and student success support at Scranton and Schuylkill campuses
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Discover the latest nursing research and connect with scholars advancing the science of health care through Research Talks presented by the Center for Nursing Research. On Oct. 28, Vida Abedi, associate professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, will present her talk, "USING AI to DRIVE IMPACT: The Hidden Wealth of Nursing Narratives."
Project ECHO to host special session on measles for healthcare providers (9/23/2026)
With Pennsylvania recording the highest number of cases across the country in the recent national measles outbreak, primary care providers across the state are preparing for potential cases in their own communities. To help doctors and clinic staff get the latest information, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) at Penn State is hosting a free, virtual session on Oct. 15 focused on the virus.
Fifteen Penn Staters named 2026 Alumni Fellows (9/16/2026)
Fifteen Penn State alumni have been named 2026 Alumni Fellows, the highest honor bestowed by the Penn State Alumni Association.
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Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium
This two-day event brings together nurse researchers from both academic and clinical settings to showcase groundbreaking work in research, quality improvement (QI), education, and evidence-based practice (EBP) — with engaging sessions, collaborative discussions, and a vibrant poster exhibition showcasing transformative projects from across the region.
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