Message From the Dean

Welcome to the ÌÇÐÄvlogÃÛÌÒ Loewenberg College of Nursing!
It is an honor to serve as Dean, effective October 1, 2026. Having served as Interim Dean, I am grateful for the opportunity to continue leading this college and building our future together.
Our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners make LCON an exceptional place to learn, serve, and lead. Together, we prepare compassionate nursing professionals, advance research, and strengthen the communities we serve.
My commitment to transparent, collaborative leadership remains central to this work. As we move forward, we will prioritize student success, support faculty and staff, expand partnerships, and create opportunities for innovation in nursing education and practice.
With campuses in Memphis and Jackson and undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, LCON offers multiple pathways to a meaningful nursing career. Our learning experiences and student support resources help students grow as confident clinicians, scholars, and leaders.
Whether you are a prospective student, proud graduate, or community partner, I invite you to explore our college and discover how you can help shape the future of nursing.
I look forward to all we will accomplish together.
Go Tigers!
Dr. Debra Lynch Kelly
Dean, Loewenberg College of Nursing
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