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Medical assistants, also known as "clinical assistants," are the healthcare professionals who help keep hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics running smoothly. They complete a variety of administrative and clinical tasks…
Guide to Medical Assisting career pathsMedical administrators are responsible for making sure that healthcare facilities are operating efficiently. They perform the administrative tasks needed to keep clinics and hospitals functioning, and this allows doctors…
Guide to Medical administration career pathsDental assistants are qualified individuals who provide patient care and support as dentists perform procedures and routine exams. They are an integral part of the dental team; they work alongside dental hygienists…
Guide to Dental assisting career pathsA registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and training to obtain a nursing license, allowing them to practice nursing within their jurisdiction. RNs play a crucial role…
Guide to Nursing career pathsNursing assistants, also called nurses’ aides or CNAs, are the individuals who assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs. They can work in many different settings. Most nursing assistants work…
Guide to Nursing Assisting career pathsPursuing a career as a veterinary technician or assistant can be an excellent option for animal-lovers seeking a more affordable and accelerated degree program that doesn't require attending veterinary medical school. The veterinary technician…
Guide to Veterinary Assisting and Technology career pathsThe gift comes from Barbara J. Kolb Price, an Evansville College (UE) alumna, who has spent decades supporting the university.
On March 2, 2026, the college announced the new Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program will begin in the Summer 2026 semester. The partnership will provide clinical learning opportunities at Deaconess Midtown Hospital.
The gift comes from Connie and Steve Ferguson and will establish the Connie & Steve Ferguson Nursing Expansion Endowment and the South Region Nursing Scholarship Endowment.
The gift comes from Gordon and Shaun Inman to establish an endowed scholarship and support the university’s nursing transfer program.
The grant comes from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and will help the Southeastern Grasslands Institute restore 2,500 acres of grasslands in the region.
The $500,000 grant will strengthen FedEx’s partnership with the College of Business as well as help students prepare for their future careers.
The new facility will offer the region expanded access to workforce and technical education.
The $6 million in funding for the expansion project was approved by the university’s Board of Trustees on February 20, 2026.
The gift comes from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation, which owns Greenacres Farm in Indian Hill, and will help the Veterinary Technology department renovate its academic building.
The federal funding will support the university’s College of Aviation as it purchases new equipment and develops its program offerings.
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