Vinciya Pandian, an accomplished nursing scholar, has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, effective July 1.
Vinciya Pandian, a distinguished Indian American scholar, has been appointed as the dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She will officially assume her new role on July 1, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to nursing education and practice.
In addition to her role as dean, Pandian will hold the Lisa and Greg Reed Endowed Dean’s Chair and serve as the associate senior vice president for nursing academic-practice partnerships at the UT Medical Center. Her extensive background in healthcare began in India, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Christian Medical College in Vellore. The institution’s motto, “Not to be ministered unto, but to minister,” has inspired her lifelong dedication to service, which aligns closely with the University of Tennessee’s Volunteer Creed…