Memorial Health has pledged $4 million to help Illinois College educate more students in its bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program, as well as support student
success for those enrolled in pre-nursing studies. Half of the funds Memorial has pledged to IC will go toward student scholarships aimed at making nursing education more affordable for Central Illinois students.

The BSN program at Illinois College currently graduates approximately 20 nurses each year. The partnership with Memorial Health is expected to increase that number to 100 within the next five years by expanding state-of-the-art simulation facilities for hands-on learning and adding new nursing faculty.

“Illinois College inspires students’ achievement and through this exciting partnership with Memorial Health we will empower even more future nurses to make a difference in the world,” said Illinois College President Barbara A. Farley. “Many of our graduates have gone on to careers at Memorial Health and Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, and we are grateful Memorial has committed to help more future nurses get the education they need to be successful.”