FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maria College has been approved as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Training Site Albany, NY – Maria College is pleased to announce it has received […]
Read MoreMaria College is pleased to welcome Vicki DiLorenzo as its Vice President for Institutional Advancement. As a Cabinet member, she will lead alumni relations, the major and annual giving programs, corporate and foundation relations, and the operational elements of the institutional advancement office.
Read MoreWhile the pandemic has contributed to the nursing shortage at hospitals, it has also inspired a new generation of nurses to join the field. Maria College Dean of Nursing Dr. Colleen Carmody, along with Nursing AAS (RN ) students Amanda Hotaling and Julie King spoke with CBS-6 about how and why nursing program enrollment has increased at Maria College.
Read MoreThe pandemic is still having a major impact on hospitals dealing with a nursing shortage. However, just as nurses have left the profession, at Maria, we know there are many excited to join it. Nursing makes up the largest portion of the College’s student enrollment. In fact, it’s up nearly 47 percent from last year. Elaine Houston from News Channel 13 visited Maria last week to talk to ADN students Aimee Gould-Pryba and Melaney Szlenka, along with Associate Vice President of Enrollment Katie Lesko, about how the pandemic is inspiring a new generation of nurses.
Read MoreDespite national headlines of decreased college enrollment, Maria College is seeing just the opposite. For the Fall 2022 semester, the College is reporting the largest incoming class in its nearly 65-year history. This is good news for a healthcare system facing staffing shortages, as the largest increases are in Maria’s nursing programs.
Read MoreMaria College proudly announces the appointment of Colleen Carmody, EdD, RN, CNS, as its Dean of Nursing at a time where the College’s nursing programs are experiencing continued strength and growth.
Read MoreOn Sunday, August 14, 2022, 17 students made history at Maria College as the first graduate students to receive a master’s degree from the nearly 65-year old institution. The 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony was the first of its kind for Maria College, celebrating the students’ successful completion of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program.
Read MoreOn June 15, the Maria College community gathered to officially welcome Lynn Ortale, PhD to campus as its 6th President. She will begin her role on July 1, 2022. Dr. Ortale and her family were welcomed by Maria College faculty, staff, students, Board trustees, and special guests Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy, Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, and City of Albany Treasurer Darius Shahinfar.
Read MoreOn Monday, June 6, Congressman Paul Tonko met with Maria College students, faculty and leadership where he learned more about the college’s “Reimagining Nursing: Virtual Reality Simulation Hub,” one of […]
Read MoreMaria College recently received full accreditation status of its Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The College may now officially award the Master of Science degree and graduating students can sit for the national certification examination administered by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, students will hold the title: Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) and can then apply for licensure in the United States.
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