Faculty member recognized for impact and influence in the healthcare field

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) named faculty member Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, FACRP, as part of its 2026 class of Fellows.

New national and international recognition for our faculty, alumni and students highlight impact in research and healthcare

Over the past three months, several members of The Ohio State University College of Nursing community have received honors that spotlight their achievements and impact across nursing and healthcare, including:

Joni Tornwall, clinical professor, College of Nursing, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to teach student-centered nursing practices at Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.

College of Nursing community engagement leader recognized for research excellence

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has named Carolyn Gunther, PhD, RDN, LD, who serves as senior associate dean for community engagement and associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, as part of its inaugural class of “Excellence in Nutrition” Fellows.

From the news release (https://www.nln.org/detail-pages/news/2024/08/01/nln-walden-university-college-of-nursing-institute-for-social-determinants-of-health-social-change-selects-distinguished-nurse-interprofessional-educators-for-leadership-academy):

From the American Academy of Nursing's news release (https://aannet.org/news/680428/):

SPEACS-2 initiative recognized as Edge Runner by American Academy of Nursing

Lorenz, Breitenstein, Tubbs Cooley, McGhee accept leadership positions in academics, research

Dean Karen Rose, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, has announced new leadership roles for four distinguished educators, researchers and nurses at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.

Decorated cancer researcher and educator assumes appointment today

The Ohio State University College of Nursing announced today that Diane Von Ah, PhD, RN, FAAN has earned the college’s prestigious Mildred E. Newton Endowed Professorship.

The professorship, named for the College of Nursing’s first dean/director, was established in 1966 and provides “support for the work of a distinguished teacher and scholar in nursing, nursing education and healthcare in the college.”

The American Academy of Nursing has announced today that it will induct 253 distinguished nurse leaders into the 2023 Class of Fellows. The inductees will be recognized for their substantial, sustained and outstanding impact on health and healthcare at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 5 – 7, 2023 in Washington, D.C.