NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (November 19, 2025) — Iona University announced its school of health sciences has been renamed the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
The change reflects the growth and impact of Iona’s nursing programs – now in their fifth year – as the University continues to attract and prepare highly skilled students called to make a difference in the field.
The announcement comes alongside news that Iona’s master’s degree program in nursing has also been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, complementing its already accredited baccalaureate nursing program.
Iona University President Seamus Carey, Ph.D., said the developments underscore Iona’s ongoing commitment to serving both its students and the community, especially as the need for skilled healthcare professionals – particularly nurses – continues to rise.
“As we grow our programs in nursing and the health sciences, we do so with our students at the forefront; their success is both the motivation and the foundation for all we do at Iona,” Carey said. “We are also deeply grateful to our partners at NewYork-Presbyterian for their collaboration and support, providing students with an exceptional advantage not only in their studies, but also as they launch meaningful, successful careers.”
“We are proud to collaborate with Iona University to grow its outstanding nursing and health sciences programs and develop the next generation of exceptional healthcare professionals,” said Dr. Steven J. Corwin, president and chief executive officer of NewYork-Presbyterian. “Through the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, we are providing a pathway for students to find successful careers caring for patients and the communities we serve.”
Iona’s collaboration with one of the nation’s top hospitals provides students with unparalleled access to clinical placements and full-time career opportunities after graduation.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and master’s degree program in nursing at Iona University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
On Iona’s 28-acre campus in Bronxville, N.Y., students benefit from small class sizes and immersive learning in the Kelly Center for Health Sciences, where modern classrooms, simulation labs and virtual reality suites replicate real-world healthcare environments.
Since launching in 2020, Iona’s nursing programs have experienced strong momentum not only in enrollment but, most importantly, in student outcomes.
Iona offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, including a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; Accelerated Second-Degree BS in Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing Education; and Master of Science in Nursing Healthcare Organizational Leadership.
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