December 20, 2021

As we come to the end of another challenging year, one point remains clear—the College of Nursing and Health Professions is resolute about striving for health equity, understanding how social and structural determinants of health and racism impact wellbeing and longevity.

Journeying through 2021, we saw our students, faculty, professional staff and alumni lead in various ways, provide compassionate care and lend their expertise to serve Drexel and surrounding communities. We also saw our recent graduates become leaders in their respective care and service settings.

So this year, our message is simple—thank you. Thank you to the doers, the makers and shakers, to researchers and research teams, to our finance, operations and facility and marketing and communication teams, our technology specialists, academic advisors, student services team and CNHP’s community partners, legal, HR, alumni relations and development representatives and external advisors. Thank you to our students, faculty, professional staff, preceptors, alumni and to all who boldly endeavor each day to be better and more inclusive than the day before.

To all of you, thank you for making us whole and for your passion for preparing the next generation of change agents in the form of nurses, health professionals and food specialists.

Wishing you Peace, Joy, Health and All the Best,

Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, FGSA, FAAN

Distinguished University Professor
Dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions