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Mary  G. Boland

Mary G. Boland DrPH, RN, FAAN

Dentistry
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States of America

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Mary G. Boland is Dean and Professor of the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. At the University of Hawaii, she is committed to shaping the future of nursing education and scholarship for Hawaii and the Pacific region. Today, the school is increasing enrollments and adding a master’s entry track to address the shortage of entry level practitioners and develop leaders in nursing; conducting research to identify and address significant chronic health programs; and deepening our relationships with our local and global communities. We are leading the way in use of technology to remove geographic distance as a barrier to graduate education. Master and doctoral programs are designed using technology to address the needs of rural students living in underserved communities throughout Hawaii and the United states. Under her leadership, the school is a partner in campus efforts to foster collaborative interdisciplinary research.