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Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing

Whether they're starting clinicals in their first semester as undergrads or helping patients through research and care, the members of Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing work together and across disciplines to drive positive impact in world-class hospital systems and our surrounding communities. Follow along with the latest news from one of the nation’s top nursing schools.

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Nursing school partnership with Mahidol University in Thailand to offer cross-cultural education

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Alumni + Friends

Celebrating 20 Years of Global Care in Guatemala

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Health + Wellness

Case Western Reserve University receives a $2.57 million grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to improve healthcare for older adults

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CWRU jumps in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

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Recent News

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October 26, 2026
Meet 4 CWRU students who spent the summer conducting research
They explored research questions that excite them and saw the impact their work can have on people
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October 26, 2026
CWRU nursing school researchers bring attention to older patients’ needs
Studies and resources help providers—and patients—focus on what matters most
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October 23, 2026
Nursing’s Grant Pignatiello receives a five-year, $3.89M research grant to study emotional support for family decision-makers
Grant Pignatiello, PhD, the Donna L. Algase Endowed Scholar Assistant Professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, was recently awarded a five-year, $3.89 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Nursing Research.Pignatiello’s study will…
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October 16, 2026
Nursing Dean Ronald Hickman re-elected to American Academy of Nursing Leadership
Ronald Hickman, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FADLN, FAAN, dean of Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and the Ruth M. Anderson Endowed Professor, has been re-elected to the American Academy of Nursing Leadership team as secretary.Hickman is an advanced practice nurse and nurse scientist whose…
Kristina Bowdrie, Bryan Singelyn, Andre Mickel, Sarah Andrews, Yidi Lin, Liam Dunn, Carol Musil, Andrew Medvedev, Rebecca Darrah and Ozan Akkus
October 08, 2026
They prepared for their futures at CWRU—and returned to invest in the next generation
With Homecoming and Reunion Weekend underway, alumni-turned-faculty reflect on their student experiences at CWRU
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October 05, 2026
Celebrating 20 Years of Global Care in Guatemala
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing students deliver comprehensive care, build sustainable infrastructure, and gain rare autonomy in remote Guatemala.
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September 24, 2026
Case Western Reserve University receives a $2.57 million grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to improve healthcare for older adults
CWRU’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing will drive the next phase of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, focused on improving primary care and older adult health
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September 22, 2026
CWRU jumps in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
Increased emphasis on outcomes-focused data pushes Case Western Reserve University to No. 44
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September 21, 2026
Nursing school partnership with Mahidol University in Thailand to offer cross-cultural education
The new collaboration allows Mahidol students to complete coursework at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.
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September 21, 2026
Evolving curriculum: Learn about 5 CWRU courses integrating AI
These offerings explore how students can use, evaluate and critically engage with AI