News from the UNC School of Nursing
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Since 1950, Carolina Nursing has led in education, research & more! 💙
This video honors 75 years of excellence, compassion & impact across NC and beyond.
Here’s to the next chapter!
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Carolina Nursing’s BSN program is among the nation’s best in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. With new admissions pathways and a new Nursing Education Building opening in spring 2027, we’re creating more opportunities for future nurses!
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We’re excited to announce that our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked fourth overall and first among public schools in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings!
Read more here: go.unc.edu/j6XYt
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UNC Research is NC. From breakthroughs to community impact, @UNC research makes a difference. #UNCResearchIsNC
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 faculty and staff holiday party! Festive sweaters, karaoke, and great company made it a celebration to remember!
View more photos here: go.unc.edu/Xt7g2
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UNC School of Nursing retweeted
Thank you again to our wonderful panelists for joining us today to talk about a variety of topics around public education!
Check out each of the three panels on our Forum page, and see what other topics we're covering in the final two days!
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Congratulations to Dr. Julie Jacobson Vann on receiving the Lillian Wald Service Award from the Public Health Nurse section of the American Public Health Association!
Read more here: go.unc.edu/Xp42Q
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We’re proud to announce a $300,000 Utforsk grant with HVL! This partnership supports nursing students and faculty in global education and research.
Read more here: go.unc.edu/Pd8n6
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Congrats to Dr. Sheila Santacroce for receiving the 2024 Dhillon Jordan Shah Innovation Fund! Her study focuses on Medically Tailored Meals to address pediatric health disparities.
Read more here: go.unc.edu/r7S2W
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The UNC School of Nursing’s Mobile Health Clinic recently partnered with the MERA Group to support a community health fair. Nursing volunteers provided 42 clients with critical health screenings, education, and referrals for ongoing care.
Learn more at nursing.unc.edu/news
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Dr. Jessica Zègre-Hemsey has been accepted into the National Academies of Practice Class of 2025! This honor highlights her contributions to nursing and interprofessional care.
Learn more here: go.unc.edu/Jd3f7
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Saif Khairat chaired the AMIA 2024 Best Student Paper Competition, featuring top informatics research from students across the U.S.
🔗 go.unc.edu/Gn9f5
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UNC School of Nursing retweeted
When Hurricane Helene flooded western NC, @UNCSON's Saif Khairat and his team at the Center for Virtual Care Value and Equity used data to map vulnerable areas and aid disaster relief.
Learn how their work connects health access data with real-time needs unc.live/4iiMDrg
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Congratulations to DNP student Emie Price for winning Best in Presentation at the 21st Annual Carolina Quality Expo! Her project addressed food insecurity at UNC Reach Enhanced Primary Care, connecting clients with vital resources.
Read more here: go.unc.edu/Rx75Y
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Violence against healthcare workers is surging. A new NC law and simulation training at Carolina Nursing aim to protect and prepare nurses for workplace safety challenges.
Learn more 👇
As assaults on health care workers rise, there's a growing push to find solutions wral.com/story/i-don-t-think…
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Congratulations to Carolina Nursing grad student Vicky Nerima for earning top honors at the 2025 SNRS Conference for her thesis on mental health tools for law enforcement.
Learn more: go.unc.edu/Aj52R
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This weekend, Carolina AAPI nursing students, led by Dr. Grace Wu, offered free health screenings at Hargraves Community Center. Services included blood pressure and heart rhythm checks to promote community health and equity.
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ABSN students in NURS 302 recently toured the UNC Biobehavioral Lab, exploring research tools like gene expression analysis and non-invasive health devices.
Learn more: go.unc.edu/Yi83X
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In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week, tune in to The Nurse Practitioner podcast featuring Carolina Nursing’s Dr. Peggy Wilmoth! She joins Eileen Sullivan-Marx to discuss “Veteran Health, Vaccine Update.”
🎧 Listen here: siriusxm.com/player/episode-…
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