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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…

July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a reminder that protecting your skin is more than avoiding an uncomfortable sunburn.   Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the leading preventable cause of skin cancer, yet many people underestimate their daily exposure, even when it’s cloudy or they’re simply running errands.  Faculty at the College of Nursing are working to…

As temperatures climb and Tennesseans spend more time outdoors, summer also brings an influx of health advice shared across social media. While some of those tips are rooted in science, others can spread misinformation that puts individuals and families at risk.  Faculty experts from the College of Nursing encourage the public to pause before believing…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing has been recognized among the nation’s top nursing programs for consistently strong first-time National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) pass rates, earning a place on Nurse.org’s list of nursing schools that maintained pass rates of 90 percent or higher for three consecutive years. According to…

Vinciya Pandian has been appointed dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her appointment will begin July 1.  Pandian currently serves as associate dean for graduate education and professor of nursing at Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing. She holds a joint appointment in the Department of…

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing celebrated the Class of 2026 during its annual pinning ceremony, a longstanding tradition that symbolizes students’ transition into the nursing profession. More than 200 graduates were recognized during the ceremony as they officially joined the ranks of Vol Nurses. Each graduate received a nursing pin from Dean…