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Bridging the Atlantic builds ties in community health between nursing students and faculty at UMassD and the Azores A new group begins planning for the 2023 exchange that will focus on the impact of the global food crisis

Global Health minors experienced real-world issues firsthand during the pandemic First graduates of the program—open to all majors—reflect on their valuable and unexpected learning opportunities

Student Leadership Academy prepares nursing and medical laboratory science students for success Students attended workshops, completed their CPR training, and participated in team events

Paige Riley '23: Twice the opportunities Nursing major complements her healthcare skillset with a minor in Spanish

Dr. Michelle McMahon, PhD ’13 now leads the School of Nursing at Curry College Following in her footsteps, son Ryan began his PhD studies in nursing at UMass Dartmouth this fall

Jacob Athamni ’22: Medical detective plans to work in infectious disease control Medical Laboratory Science major will work at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after graduation

Stephanie Teixeira ’22: Nursing major and student leader First-generation college student has excelled in academics and leadership and is grateful for the "village" of supporters who played a role in her success

Chelsey Silva '22: From the Air National Guard to the Honors College A six-year member of the MA Air National Guard, nursing major Chelsey Silva plans to work as a travel nurse

Mark Gregg '22: U.S. Navy Nurse Corps On active duty with the U.S. Navy, Hospital Corpsman First Class Mark Gregg '22 will be commissioned in the Navy Nurse Corps upon graduation

Student Veteran Spotlight: Javier Villanueva III '25 - Missiles to Medicine MLS major Javier Villanueva III '25 trades his Navy uniform for a white coat.

More than 100 sophomore nursing students are celebrated at the annual White Coat Ceremony Students will add clinical training to their classroom education as they learn to care for patients in a healtcare setting

Accelerated nursing program celebrates 2021 graduates Buoyed by their nursing degrees, ABSN graduates look forward to caring for others

Morgan Oliveira ’22 observes the role of the school nurse during her pediatric clinical rotation Nursing student reflects on her clinical experiences

First CNHS Celebration of Faculty and Staff Scholarship highlights research projects and collaboration Research topics range from the effects of Covid-19 on nurses, recruitment, and nursing education to various healthcare and student-related topics

Student Leadership Academy prepares CNHS students for success in school and their careers Unique “ramp-up” program involved more than 400 College of Nursing & Health Sciences students in workshops, team activities, and "wingman" experience

Local town health officials learn about SMART first aid training for sophomore nursing students CNHS students trained to provide first aid at community events

Commencement Spotlight: Selines Diaz '21 First-generation college student and Honors Nursing major has conducted numerous research projects with plans for a career in neonatal care

Commencement Spotlight: Helen Teklehaimanot Honors College student and double major in Nursing and Sociology & Anthropology immigrated from East Africa and plans a career in public health

Hailey Roy ’19 to apply clinical experience gained in Medical Laboratory Science program in optometry school this fall Achieved accolades in academics and in campus leadership roles and plans to specialize in special populations/pediatrics

Nursing students and faculty play a leading role at eastern U.S. conference Undergraduate and DNP students win first-place awards for their research projects

UMass Dartmouth chapter of Sigma to hold spring symposium celebrating the Year of the Nurse April 8 event to focus on scholarship and excellence in nursing practice and leadership

Corissa Amaral '23 perseveres in her nursing studies despite losing three family members to Covid-19 She receives her white coat in the traditional ceremony for sophomores, marking the beginning of her clinical training