Adam Cabo

The new simulation lab will help prepare the university’s nursing, occupational therapy, and physician assistant students for their careers.

The $225,000 grant comes from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Rural Healthcare Workforce Development Initiatives program and will support the university’s physician assistant program.

The new scholarship was established by alumni couple Candy and Bryan Johnson to support students who demonstrate leadership ability and a dedication to service.

The concentration will train graduate-level nurses to provide care for critically ill and medically complex adult patients.

The Sustainable College-Employer Partnerships Initiative helps regional employers build stronger talent pipelines while helping connect students to careers that are in demand.