Director, Villa Maria School of Nursing

Founded in 1925, Gannon University is a four-year Catholic university dedicated to providing a liberal arts education integrated with professional skills and faith-based learning. For more information visit http://www.gannon.edu

LOCATIONS
Gannon University is comprised of two vibrant campuses in Erie, Pa. and Ruskin, Fla. Gannon's Erie campus is central to many businesses and organizations that actively work with our faculty and staff to enhance hands-on learning opportunities for students. This urban campus in the heart of downtown is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and Lake Erie beaches close by, and is just within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Niagara Falls.

Gannon's Ruskin campus is a dynamic and beautiful area between Tampa and Bradenton that rates highly on measures of livability and attractiveness. The campus puts our faculty and staff at the center of a rapidly expanding healthcare sector where they can engage students in educational and outreach activities and meet the need for health professionals.

To view a virtual tour of our Erie Campus, visit: www.gannon.edu/#virtualtour

INSPIRE OUR MISSION
Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.

Gannon University has advanced to the category of national university, according to the U.S. News & World Report's recent release of "America's Best Colleges." The university now ranks 218th out of 399 national universities. This shift reflects Gannon's growth in enrollment and programs at its Erie and Ruskin, Fla. campuses.

Additionally, Gannon University was honored with Aetna's "Changing the World" award for creating a healthy workplace environment. Gannon was recognized in two of the four award categories - the "Above and Beyond" award and the "Changing the World" award for receiving the highest score among mid-sized employees in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

ACADEMICS
Academic Programs:

• 61 Bachelor
• 10 Pre-Professional
• 20 Cooperative Professional School Options
• 6 Associate's Degrees
• 27 Master's Degrees
• 6 Doctoral

Student Population (Fall 2019):

• 3,432 Undergraduate
• 1,012 Graduate
• 4,444 Total Student Enrollment

Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
24 Scholarship-Granting Varsity Sports
140+ Student Clubs and Organizations

PROMOTING LEARNING BY ENGAGEMENT
As part of Gannon's strategic initiatives to promote learning by engagement, the University has designed dynamic environments and engaging learning experiences that intentionally align to prepare students for personal and professional life after graduation.

Just one example of how this is achieved is through service-learning, study abroad and faculty-led travel trips. Click here to learn more about Gannon's Possibilities Abroad programs.

ADVANCING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH
Gannon recognizes its most vital asset: its people. The University is dedicated to empowering employees with a shared voice in examining individual and institutional practices. Gannon is committed to the development of human, financial, physical plant and technology resources to enhance the quality of our experience for students, employees and alumni, as well as the health of the University.

Click here to view a message from President Keith Taylor, Ph.D., on Gannon's commitment to our students and our employees.

CREATING PUBLIC IMPACT
Gannon's unique campus location creates an atmosphere that encourages the linkage of scholarship, service and learning experiences with community needs through programs and partnerships to facilitate transformative change in Gannon's communities.

Click here for more information about campus, local attractions and outreach.