While 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.

The Maria College Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program hosted a poster presentation on Friday, December 2. The second-year students presented their research projects on issues pertaining to occupational therapy and occupational therapy engagement. The research proposals are represented in poster format so that students were available to present their work and answer questions from the public.

Maria College Student Affairs is delighted to announce that Anne LaSalle has joined the College as Director of Accessibility Services. 

The 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.

On Saturday, October 22, 2022, Maria College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program Director Scott Homer was recognized for “Excellence in Academia” by the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA). He received this honor for his significant contribution and exceptional dedication to the profession of occupational therapy, and his passion, commitment and hard work.