Chamberlain University, the nation’s largest school of nursing and a Covista institution, cut the ribbon today on its 25th campus nationwide, bringing a new source of nurses to Cincinnati as the first cohort of students prepares to begin classes Aug. 31. The institution marked the occasion with another first: awarding its inaugural Future Healthcare Hero BSN Scholarship, covering the full cost of a Cincinnati resident’s Chamberlain University nursing degree.

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Chamberlain University President Amelia Manning is joined by Executive Campus Director Priya Shastri, future Chamberlain student Damenika Jacobs, Chamberlain alumna Rachell Dumas, Ohio state Rep. Karen Brownlee, House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn, Cincinnati Regional Chamber President and CEO Brendon Cull, Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus, and Tiffany Mattingly, Chief Engagement Officer & Vice President, Clinical Strategies at The Health Collaborative, to cut the ribbon on Chamberlain's Cincinnati campus, its 25th nationwide.

Chamberlain University President Amelia Manning is joined by Executive Campus Director Priya Shastri, future Chamberlain student Damenika Jacobs, Chamberlain alumna Rachell Dumas, Ohio state Rep. Karen Brownlee, House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn, Cincinnati Regional Chamber President and CEO Brendon Cull, Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus, and Tiffany Mattingly, Chief Engagement Officer & Vice President, Clinical Strategies at The Health Collaborative, to cut the ribbon on Chamberlain’s Cincinnati campus, its 25th nationwide.

Chamberlain teamed up with Zachery Dereniowski, known to his over 40 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube as “MD Motivator”, to surprise Damenika Jacobs with a full-ride scholarship to Chamberlain’s new Cincinnati campus. The video also announced three additional Future Healthcare Hero BSN Scholarships, with applications open now to Cincinnati-area residents.

Expanding Access to Nursing Education

“Cincinnati has no shortage of amazing talent capable of becoming extraordinary nurses. What has been lacking is access,” said Amelia Manning, President, Chamberlain University. “This scholarship and this campus are a direct response to that gap. Expanding access to nursing education is core to our mission at Chamberlain, and we intend to be a long-term partner in strengthening this region’s healthcare workforce.”

The campus arrives as the Cincinnati region faces a significant healthcare workforce shortage. Employers across the Cincinnati metro posted nearly 50,000 healthcare job openings last year, and there are six open healthcare jobs for every healthcare graduate in the region, according to the 2026 Covista Care Capacity Monitor.

When classes begin Aug. 31, the first cohort of Cincinnati students will train in a campus built for hands-on learning, including a high-tech SIMCARE CENTER™ where students practice clinical skills in simulated patient care settings before moving into clinical rotations with local partners.

“We’re joining a city with strong nursing programs and health systems already doing this work, and our students will train alongside them,” said Priya Shastri, Executive Campus Director, Chamberlain Cincinnati. “Closing this region’s nursing shortage will take every program in this market working toward the same goal, and we’re committed to being a serious partner in that effort.”

Expanding Healthcare Workforce Pathways for Cincinnati

Chamberlain and Covista are also deepening their commitment to the region with a new three-year partnership with The Health Collaborative, backed by a $150,000 donation. The Health Collaborative unites partners across healthcare, government, and the community to improve health outcomes across Southwest Ohio. The partnership will bring year-long healthcare career exploration programs to local youth centers, giving Cincinnati middle and high school students hands-on experience with healthcare careers they may not have previously considered.

“We’re incredibly grateful to Chamberlain and Covista for helping us create educational opportunities for students who might not otherwise see a path into healthcare,” said Deirdre Beluan, Chief Executive Officer, The Health Collaborative. “When students can meet real healthcare professionals and get hands-on experience early, it changes what they believe is possible for themselves, and it’s exactly the kind of early exposure that helps build the nursing workforce our region needs. We’re proud to deepen this work together over the next three years.”

The Chamberlain Cincinnati community was also joined by Ohio state Rep. Karen Brownlee (House District 28), Ohio House Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn (House District 24), and Cincinnati Regional Chamber President and CEO Brendon Cull, who each delivered remarks. County Commissioner Denise Driehaus declared Aug. 20 as “Chamberlain University Day” in Hamilton County, presenting a proclamation in honor of the campus opening.

“When we struggle to keep each other healthy, everything else gets harder: buying a home, raising a family, building a business,” said Representative Dani Isaacsohn. “I have spent years working to lower costs and expand healthcare access for Ohioans, but none of that progress holds if we do not have enough professionals to deliver the care. That’s why today is important: we are expanding our education capacity for the long run by welcoming Chamberlain University—the largest nursing school in the country—to our community.”

Chamberlain has been recognized as an Opportunity University by the 2025 Carnegie Student Access and Earnings Classification, reflecting its record of student access and post-graduation earnings.

The Chamberlain Cincinnati campus offers a three-year path to a BSN with flexible scheduling, no application fee, and no prerequisite courses. Prospective students may learn more about the campus and the Future Healthcare Hero BSN Scholarship at chamberlain.edu/nursing-school/ohio/cincinnati. More information on Covista can be found at covista.com.

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University, a Covista institution, educates, empowers and emboldens a community of healthcare professionals who seek to advance the health of people, families, communities and nations. Grounded in Chamberlain Care®, Chamberlain has the largest school of nursing in the U.S., with both on-campus and online degree programs. Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions, offering a variety of bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certificate programs. Chamberlain University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Visit chamberlain.edu for more information.

About Covista

Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America’s largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University. For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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