College of Nursing
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![Professional headshot of Dean Versie Johnson-Mallard.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/DeanJohnsonMallard1500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=nLF9PFHNcCgcZTQG6cYe24WiXuntarQc&h=e6f36a9c&itok=85w0LsDo)
The American Academy of Nursing recently announced that Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., APRN-BC, FAAN, FAANP, Kent State University College of Nursing Dean, professor and Henderson Endowed Chair, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors until 2024. In this role Johnson-Mallard will oversee the Academy’s strategic planning and financial management.
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![Three new full-time faculty members are contributing their knowledge and expertise to College of Nursing research endeavors.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Research-photo_final1500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=FpzhKKB1G7ZmBTI7ISCD1gV7BfKFSM1R&h=e6f36a9c&itok=DIb9bmve)
With the start of the Fall semester, three new full-time faculty members are contributing their knowledge and expertise to College of Nursing research endeavors.
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