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The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing will be hosting an Open House on October 24. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and is open to the public. The Open House will include experts from the following areas: Guests can tour the UT Medical Nursing Building, capture a photo at the…

Removing Financial Barriers While Filling Workforce Needs  A scholarship “allows students to focus on learning, growing, and preparing to serve patients and communities with excellence and compassion,” shared Dean Vinciya Pandian at the 2026 Scholarship and Awards Banquet.  Nursing education is rigorous and time-intensive, often limiting how much students can work while balancing classes, labs, clinical…

The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing’s annual Pharmacology Update will be on Friday, November 20. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. Guest speakers for the event are James Wheeler, associate dean and associate professor of clinical pharmacy and translation science from the University of Tennessee, Health Science Center,…

Summer is peak travel season, with millions of people heading to beaches, national parks, international destinations, and family vacations. While planning often focuses on flights, hotels, and itineraries, preparing for your health while away from home is just as important. According to Karen Lasater, clinical professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Nursing,…

Dedicated to innovation and excellence in health care, the College of Nursing is proud to welcome Associate Professor Kimberly Powell to Rocky Top. Recognized by Knox News as one of eight University of Tennessee “rock star” faculty hires, Powell brings a forward-looking research focus rooted in precision health. Her work centers on the relationship between informatics, aging, and health equity, with…

The start of the fall semester is an exciting time at the University of Tennessee. Campus is filled with new student activities, anticipation for football season, and first-year students preparing to begin their journey toward becoming nurses. Starting nursing school is both exciting and challenging. While the coursework, clinicals, and new experiences may feel overwhelming…

New UT Nursing Dean Inducted into International Hall of Fame  As she begins her tenure as dean of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Nursing, Vinciya Pandian has been inducted into Sigma’s International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, one of nursing’s highest international honors. The recognition highlights the distinguished leadership, research expertise, and innovative…

For sophomore Juliana Paxson, pursuing a nursing degree has always been about serving others. Through her involvement in Army ROTC and completion of the U.S. Army’s rigorous Air Assault School, she is developing the leadership, resilience, and critical thinking skills that will prepare her for a future as both a nurse and an Army officer.…

Researchers from the University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Nursing and the Precision Health and Environment cluster have been recognized with the Outstanding Author Award from Annals of Palliative Medicine for their invited review examining how artificial intelligence can improve care for people living with serious illnesses at home. The award honors their article, Artificial Intelligence…

Miana Rankin (’26) recently represented the University of Tennessee College of Nursing at the 2026 Future Talent Council Global Summit in Stockholm, Sweden. The summit brings together leaders from industry, higher education, and government to explore the future of work, workforce development, and education.  Rankin participated in the Future Talent Council’s inaugural six-month Global Student…