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Amy Alspaugh, assistant professor at the college, has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. The ACNM Fellowship honors certified nurse-midwives whose contributions have significantly impacted the profession. “It’s a real honor to be named an ACNM Fellow,” shared Alspaugh. “Being a midwife is such an important part of my identify and…

The University of Tennessee’s Volunteer Creed offers a challenge and a promise: “One that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others.” Philanthropy is the living expression of that torch. When donors give, they portray the Volunteer spirit—using their generosity to help others shine, often without seeking to spotlight themselves. Those contributions provide…

For more than a decade, Stephanie Fancher worked in acute care pediatrics, often on the front lines of children’s health. In 2019, while working in a children’s emergency department, she noticed a troubling trend. More children were arriving with illnesses that vaccines could have prevented. “That realization unsettled me, and it lingered,” Fancher shared. One…

Registration is open for the 2025 Sprint for the Prints 5K Run & Walk. This annual event supports the Precious Prints Project, which provides free sterling-silver fingerprint pendants to families who are grieving the loss of a child. Since its launch in January 2012, the Precious Prints Project has grown significantly and now serves families…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing has been granted full accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for a 10-year term, extending through December 31, 2035.  “At the College of Nursing, we are committed to improving health through nurse-led care, innovation, and a student-centered approach to education,” said Victoria Niederhauser, dean…

The College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in the education of highly skilled and visionary nurses. Among them are two alumnae who were honored by the university for their service and achievements. The recognitions are part of UT’s Alumni Awards Program, which honors outstanding alumni across the state, nation, and world that bring…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing has been recognized among the best nursing programs in the country. In the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, the college is ranked 18th among public universities and 28th nationally, highlighting its role in preparing the next generation of nurses. This recognition comes during…

The College of Nursing has received a transformational gift from Lisa Edwards Reed (’86) and Greg Reed (’85, ’88), establishing the Lisa and Greg Reed Endowed Dean’s Chair.This investment ensures strong leadership for the college as it continues to expand programs, increase student enrollment, and prepare the next generation of nurses to meet the growing…

The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing’s annual Pharmacology Update will be on Friday, November 21. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 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,…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announces the retirement of Victoria Niederhauser, Dean of the College of Nursing, at the end of this academic year after fifteen years of visionary leadership that transformed the college into a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and practice.  “When I came to the college in 2011, I saw…