Some people spend years searching for their calling. Samantha Fynn found hers at just seven years old. “From a young age, I knew I was meant to take care of others,” she reflected—an early spark that would light the way for everything to come. This spring, Fynn will graduate with… Continue reading…
Position is a pivotal role in advancing nursing knowledge and health policy. Debra J. Barksdale, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN, began her term as President of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) on October 18, 2025. As Dean of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s School of Nursing,… Continue reading…
For Dr. Kate Clouse, accepting a role at UNC Greensboro is more than a career milestone. It is a homecoming with a mission. Originally from western North Carolina, Clouse brings two decades of experience in HIV/AIDS research and an unwavering commitment to public health back to her home state. Clouse… Continue reading…
A gift from Dale S. Phipps ’82, ’86 and Barbara M. Phipps establishes the Dale and Barbara Phipps Nursing Scholarship Fund.
Within minutes of speaking with Vivian Dennis ’85, you know she is a leader.
Encouraged by her high school teacher and UNC Greensboro alumna, Emalee Zingher ’14, Jyesha McKinney knew from her first visit to campus, this was the place for her.
Talk to any faculty, staff or student involved with UNC Greensboro School of Nursing’s Minerva’s Mobile Health Unit, and you hear the same resounding sentiment: we meet people where they are.
The Bedford Falls Foundation’s mission is to remove barriers to a high-quality nursing education and address the critical nursing workforce shortage. Now, its donor-advised fund has committed to a $3 million gift to UNC Greensboro’s School of Nursing that will establish the Joanne and William Conway Nursing Scholarship.
UNCG’s School of Nursing has launched the successful careers of thousands of students. While many graduates will fondly remember favorite professors or advisors, they also appreciate the many staff members working behind the scenes to ensure positive outcomes for the next generation of nursing professionals. Meet Audrey Bryk-Lee, Kymberley Hoffman, and Alexandra… Continue reading…
Last October, a new and pioneering program at UNC Greensboro offered professionals a streamlined pathway to becoming a nurse. Longtime healthcare professional Jessi Elder was one of the first in line to apply—referring to this move as “a decision 20 years in the making.”
