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March 15, 2005

CLARION UNIVERSITY NURSING PROGRAM RECEIVES GRANT

Oil City, PA-Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health, located at Clarion University–Venango Campus, has received a Nursing Education Grant from The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency for the second year in a row. The grant will benefit students pursuing Associate of Science and Master of Science in Nursing degrees. A total of 85 students will benefit from the grant.

“My colleagues and I are delighted that these programs have been selected to receive the PHEAA grant,” said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean at the campus. “The nursing shortage across the country, and particularly in Pennsylvania, has become critical and the demand for nursing educators has increased dramatically. We’re very pleased that our students continue to benefit from this program.”

Clarion University-Venango Campus, located in Oil City, PA, is the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.   The campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed.  Students can earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses.  The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology.  Clarion University-Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.