Iona, NY-Presbyterian Create Bronxville Health Sciences School

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Iona will be joined by a partner with a prestigious name at the college's new School of Health Sciences on the recently acquired Bronxville campus.

Iona College and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences on Thursday. The new school will be principally located on the college’s campus in Bronxville.

Presbyterian is supporting the creation of the new health sciences school with an initial endowment of $20 million. Iona expects the first classes to begin at the Iona Bronxville campus in the fall of 2022.

“This exciting new relationship with NewYork-Presbyterian is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Iona College, train the next generation of health care professionals and support the communities we serve," Iona President Seamus Carey said in a statement announcing the joint venture. "The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences will provide Iona students with the opportunity to complement their liberal arts education with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the health care industry."

Iona's first nursing graduates received diplomas this spring (Iona College)

Approximately 25 percent of Iona’s 2021 incoming freshman class is expected to pursue degrees in the health sciences. The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences will build upon existing health science programs already at the school's New Rochelle campus.

"The pandemic has highlighted the critical need for health care professionals to be equipped with the training, skills, and flexibility to adapt and rise to new challenges," NewYork-Presbyterian CEO Steven J. Corwin said. "We are pleased to collaborate with Iona College to develop the next generation of outstanding health care professionals to help us lead the way in serving our communities and providing the very best care to our patients."

Degree programs offered at the new campus will include:

• Nursing (BSN)
• Occupational Therapy (MS)
• Psychology (BA, MA)
• Social Work (BS)
• Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology (BA)
• Communication Sciences & Disorders (MA)
• Marriage & Family Therapy (MS)
• Mental Health Counseling (MA)

New York-Presbyterian is ranked the #1 hospital in New York, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings. (Peggy Bayard | Patch)

With the support of Presbyterian, Iona has plans to double the number of degree programs available in the coming years to include:

• Nurse Anesthesia (MSN)
• Clinical Nurse Specialist (MSN)
• Medical Technician (BS)
• Nursing Administration (MSN)
• Nursing Education (MSN)
• Physical Therapy (DPT)
• Speech Therapy (MS)

Iona’s 45-acre campus in northern New Rochelle is just three miles from the Bronxville campus. In addition to the new health sciences school, the Iona Bronxville campus is envisioned as a hub of activity, hosting seminars, speakers, performing arts, athletics, art exhibits, and summer camps.