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![Drs. Hansen (left) and Dowell stand outside of Henderson Hall on a sunny, fall day.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/JoDana1500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=sPYjtzDJsqfsPzOHMg4Gt8qSM8000Qrk&h=e6f36a9c&itok=l1DlbbRS)
![A group of nursing students wearing face masks hold signs that read 'Your support matters.'](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Your-Support-Matters_1500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=nJyuep83QR6Nc4fg0u2K.mO7.8kPnQ34&h=e6f36a9c&itok=nFigtlBO)
![Barb Drew, Jim Tudhope and Wendy Umberger pose for a photo with Peg's Foundation President Rick Kellar.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/ImpactMorganAward2021_1500x600_0.jpg?VersionId=IKa0kVxFwiHhRIOjkGc5GPjyWvfSI8Jj&h=e6f36a9c&itok=sBmPxrjk)
Peg’s Foundation recently recognized Kent State University College of Nursing as the recipient of the 2021 Morgan Impact Award for Excellence in Education for its work in leading change in mental health care service delivery.
![Henderson Hall on a snowy day](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/Holiday-Greetings-article_0.jpg?VersionId=7dXJM25bBZoVfQ40WTfQFkzx.pRHLHgs&h=e6f36a9c&itok=R8xUiNe9)
![Professional headshot of Gina Severino.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/SeverinoGina1500x600_official_0.jpg?VersionId=OsaJpzKf0pwKt7va5y1km1LtJfzz0zcy&h=e6f36a9c&itok=ChYy8k3I)
![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.
![Kent State University College of Nursing](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/article/August2020_Henderson1500x600_4.jpg?VersionId=kFhkRpxD2fCZ5swTtJ3PUhYExda_zLK1&h=e6f36a9c&itok=0woQkMAV)