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Medical assistants, also known as "clinical assistants," are the healthcare professionals who help keep hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics running smoothly. They complete a variety of administrative and clinical tasks…
Guide to Medical Assisting career pathsMedical administrators are responsible for making sure that healthcare facilities are operating efficiently. They perform the administrative tasks needed to keep clinics and hospitals functioning, and this allows doctors…
Guide to Medical administration career pathsDental assistants are qualified individuals who provide patient care and support as dentists perform procedures and routine exams. They are an integral part of the dental team; they work alongside dental hygienists…
Guide to Dental assisting career pathsA registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and training to obtain a nursing license, allowing them to practice nursing within their jurisdiction. RNs play a crucial role…
Guide to Nursing career pathsNursing assistants, also called nurses’ aides or CNAs, are the individuals who assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs. They can work in many different settings. Most nursing assistants work…
Guide to Nursing Assisting career pathsPursuing a career as a veterinary technician or assistant can be an excellent option for animal-lovers seeking a more affordable and accelerated degree program that doesn't require attending veterinary medical school. The veterinary technician…
Guide to Veterinary Assisting and Technology career pathsThe grant comes from the West Virginia IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (WV-INBRE).
The grant will go to the university’s Center for Health and Human Services and will help bridge the gap in rural healthcare.
The university is launching a Master of Science in Environment, Health and Disaster Sciences and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Both new programs are set to begin in the Fall 2026 semester.
The $464,970 grant will allow the university to host a summer research program in computational biology.
High school students who are dual-enrolled at Tennessee Wesleyan University can now take up to 10 college courses tuition-free, up from the five free courses they could previously take.
The Master of Science in Anesthesiology program saw more than 300 applicants; 24 were accepted and will begin classes in August 2026.
The gift comes from John and Ann Tickle and represents the largest gift the university has ever received.
The two institutions have signed an articulation agreement that will create a seamless transfer pathway for LPNs to transition into an RN bachelor degree program.
The gift comes from the family of the late Annie Pearl Gordon Harwell, who remain inspired by her life and legacy.
The endowment comes from Dr. Sandra McGuire, who is a professor emeritus at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a former assistant dean and professor in the LMU-Caylor School of Nursing.
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