Sentara College of Health Sciences

Some legacies aren't measured only in years. They're measured in lives saved, patients cared for, families comforted, and communities strengthened.

Since opening as Norfolk's first nursing school in 1892, Sentara College of Health Sciences has prepared generations of compassionate healthcare professionals who have answered the call to serve. More than 9,500 alumni have carried that mission into hospitals, clinics, operating rooms, classrooms, and communities throughout Virginia and beyond, making a difference in countless lives every day.

We're proud to honor the students, alumni, faculty, and staff who built this extraordinary legacy and continue to carry it forward through their dedication to caring for others. Thank you for the immeasurable impact you have made, and continue to make, across our communities.

Sentara College of Health Sciences has become an operating division of Batten University, expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in nursing and the health sciences while helping address critical healthcare workforce needs throughout our region. As this storied legacy continues, we can't wait to see what the next generation of graduates will accomplish in service to patients, families, and communities everywhere.

Follow along on the new journey here: Sentara College of Health Sciences at Batten University

Sentara College of Health Sciences has become an operating division of Batten University, expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in nursing and the health sciences while helping address critical healthcare workforce needs throughout our region.

Follow along on the new journey here: Sentara College of Health Sciences at Batten University.

Explore and learn more at batten.edu/sentara.

Congratulations to our faculty and staff members who were presented with educational, professional, and community service awards for the semester! 🏆

Mechille Powell, Educational Award
Brenda Santiago, Educational Award
Asha Glenn, Linda Blais, Megan Hunsinger, Elizabeth Olah, and Mechille Powell, Professional Award
Mary Williamson, Professional Award
John Kelly, Professional Award
Ona Omorogbe, Educational, Professional, and Community Service Awards

Collaboration 🤝 team-building 🤝 student success

Our annual nursing faculty retreat provided an opportunity for faculty to collaborate and discuss continuous improvements. Along with a productive work session, they enjoyed team-building activities and a guided tour of future office space, which helped us envision the next chapter of our nursing program.

Overall, our team left feeling energized and ready to continue delivering excellent nursing education!

Sentara College will be closed Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 26, at 7:30am.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓 You’ve earned this moment through hard work 💪 and heart ❤️, and it’s only the beginning of what you’ll accomplish. We can’t wait to see the incredible impact you’ll make in the world! 🌍✨

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Another group of incredible Patient Care Technician students has crossed the finish line! We’re so proud of our Spring 2026 graduates and everything they’ve achieved. 🌟

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Image descriptions:
1. Two people stand indoors against a light wall, with one wearing blue scrubs and the other in gray scrubs and holding a Sentara College of Health Sciences certificate folder.
2. A group of nine graduates wearing matching scrubs stands closely together in front of a projection screen for a group photo.
3. A graduate wearing scrubs stands against a plain wall holding a Sentara College of Health Sciences certificate folder with both hands.
4. Two people stand side by side indoors, one wearing a blue polo and the other wearing scrubs and holding a Sentara College of Health Sciences certificate folder.
5. Two people pose together indoors holding an open Patient Care Technician award certificate inside a black presentation folder. The certificate reads "Karen G. Konefal Patient Care Technician Award."

2026 Commencement Ceremony

Tomorrow is Commencement, the biggest day of the year at Sentara College. But today is a close second, because we're excited to announce that YOU voted us a Best of Coastal Virginia for the tenth year in a row!
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Thank you to everyone who voted!

Congratulations to our Medical Assistant Class of 2026! 👏🎓

These graduates have worked hard, gained incredible skills, and are now ready to step into their careers. The future is bright and we're so proud! 🌟

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Image descriptions:
1. A group of Sentara College of Health Sciences Medical Assistant program graduates in matching scrubs poses together in front of a projection screen.
2. Two people, one in gray scrubs and one in a pink dress and black jacket, hold a Sentara College of Health Sciences Certificate of Completion under a black "Grad" balloon.
3. A graduate in gray scrubs holds a Sentara College of Health Sciences Certificate of Completion.
4. Two people, one in gray scrubs and one in a pink dress and black jacket, hold a Sentara College of Health Sciences Certificate of Completion.
5. Two people, one in gray scrubs and one in a pink dress and black jacket, hold a Sentara College of Health Sciences Certificate of Completion.
6. A graduate in gray scrubs holds a Sentara College of Health Sciences Certificate of Completion.
7. Two people, one in gray scrubs and one in a pink dress and black jacket, hold a Sentara College of Health Sciences Certificate of Completion.