Ivester School of Nursing
| Type | Public nursing school |
|---|---|
| Established | 2025 |
Parent institution | University of Georgia |
| Dean | Carolyn K. Clevenger |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Website | nursing |
The Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing is a public nursing school within the University of Georgia (UGA), located in Athens, Georgia.[1] The University System of Georgia Board of Regents authorized its establishment in May 2025, and the first class is expected to enroll in fall 2027.[2] Carolyn K. Clevenger serves as the school's founding dean.[3]
History
Georgia faces a projected 21% shortfall in registered nurses by 2035, a gap driven in part by disparities in health care access between rural and urban communities and a shortage of nurse educators.[1] On April 17, 2026, the school was named in honor of Victoria Kay Ivester following a $20.5 million endowment from Melvin Douglas Ivester and the Ivester Foundation.[1][4]
References
- 1 2 3 Hataway, James (April 17, 2026). "UGA School of Nursing to be named in honor of Victoria Kay Ivester". UGA Today. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Silver, Hannah (April 18, 2026). "UGA School of Nursing to be named after Victoria Kay Ivester". The Red & Black. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Auer, Emma (December 1, 2025). "UGA names Dean for School of Nursing". WUGA. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
- ↑ Goldsmith, Timothy (April 17, 2026). "University of Georgia's School of Nursing will be named after a long-time supporter". WUGA. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
