Two Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing faculty members have been recognized with universitywide honors for excellence in scholarship and teaching innovation.

Lana Sargent, Ph.D., RN, FNP-C, GNP-BC, an associate professor in the Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems, received a National/International Recognition Award (NIRA). The NIRA honors faculty whose scholarship, global engagement and leadership elevate their fields and raise VCU’s profile.

Kimberly Davis, M.S., RN, CNE, an assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Health Nursing, received an Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Award (EPIA). The EPIA recognizes faculty who advance student-centered teaching, creative course design and accessible learning.

At Virginia Commonwealth University, our faculty are the catalysts of discovery, innovation and student success. Their expertise and dedication fuel a university that is both deeply connected to its community and recognized across the nation and around the world.

Beverly J. Warren, Ed.D., Ph.D.
Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

All honorees will be celebrated at the Faculty Recognition Gala on Oct. 21.

About the awards: VCU’s National/International Recognition Awards spotlight faculty whose work earns acclaim across borders and disciplines. The Excellence in Pedagogical Innovation Awards highlight teaching approaches that enhance student learning and success. Visit VCU News for a full listing of awardees.