The initiative is led by the Gardner Institute and includes 20 schools. The initiative is aimed at improving student success outcomes.

The 1890 Universities Foundation’s “Rising from Roots” Competitive Grants Program has awarded $1.2 million to the university to support urban forestry.

The Yancey School of Nursing has received more support from The King’s Daughters and Sons Foundation of Kentucky, Inc. in order to construct the simulation space.

A bachelor degree program has not been offered at the university’s College of Pharmacy in more than 25 years. This new program is available beginning in the Fall 2025 semester.

Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University are allowing nursing students to attain their bachelor’s degree with a reduced cast thanks to a new grant.

Beginning in the Fall 2025 semester, the Nuclear Medicine program will prepare students to work in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers, where there is a high demand for individuals with this specialized skill.

The grant will give the college the opportunity to enhance its support services that are aimed at assisting veterans transition from their military service into a college environment and beyond into a career.

The relationship continues as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield contributes an additional $100,000 to the Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship endowment.

This is the second time this course is being offered, with the first happening in Spring 2024 following the initial partnership exploration in 2022. The course is ideal for anyone pursuing a career in nursing or other allied health fields.

The partnership includes a streamlined process to transfer from Cincinnati State Community College into Indiana Wesleyan University’s online programs.