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�鶹ֱ��’s College of Health Professions has received a nearly $2 million federal grant to increase opportunities and retention for historically underrepresented minorities in the field of nursing.

Singer. Model. Medical assistant. There’s no end to what Brian Powell ’21 can accomplish as a health science major on the pre-physician assistant track who creates art in his spare time. To top it off, he also wrote a research paper on racial patient bias in healthcare.

With the inaugural class of Teaching Fellows, �鶹ֱ��’s Faculty Center is building upon its strong foundation to become a major hub for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation at �鶹ֱ��.

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When does a career become passion? When you’re able to use your skills, talent, and education for the greater good. It’s something Harriet Feldman has been doing for more than five decades, starting from her graduation from a diploma nursing school.

In May 2021, �鶹ֱ��’s College of Health Professions PhD in Nursing Program marked its first commencement ceremony with three graduating students. The graduates, triple �鶹ֱ�� alumna Chava Pollak, Michele Flynch, and Delores McGregor were recognized at an in-person hooding ceremony on the Pleasantville Campus attended by PhD faculty, who hooded the graduates.

As the founder and president of the Pre-Veterinary Club, Lara Ellentuck ’22 has been hard at work creating a space for animal lovers all across the �鶹ֱ�� Community. She’s interned at animal shelters and hospitals, and she’s excited to share her expertise with others.

�鶹ֱ�� is poised to transform Lienhard Hall, home to its College of Health Professions on the Pleasantville campus, into a modernized Healthcare Hub with the help of $1 million in state funding.