Owens Community College has announced the launch of its first bachelor’s degree program in its 60-year history.

The college will be offering a bachelor of science in nursing completion program next summer.

“We’re really excited to offer this for our students and community,” said Dione D. Somerville, president of Owens, who made the announcement on Thursday at the Healthcare Education Center on campus. “We know that over the last 60 years, we’ve educated nearly 530,000 students in our credit programs, and thousands more in continuing professional education. We’re very aware of the impact an accessible high-quality education can have on people in their lives. This is a privilege to be able to continue to do that.”

The college over the years received several comments from students who wish

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