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KENNESAW, Ga. | Aug 9, 2017

Leadership position in WellStar College recognizes $1 million gift from philanthropists

The on Tuesday approved Yvonne Eaves鈥� appointment as the Thomas and Elizabeth Holder Chair in Kennesaw State University鈥檚 .

Eaves, an associate professor of nursing, had been serving as interim director of the WellStar School of Nursing since Tommie Nelms鈥� retirement on June 30. The new School of Nursing Chair is in recognition of Thomas and Elizabeth Holder鈥檚 $1 million gift to the .

鈥淒r. Yvonne Eaves鈥� extensive experience in nursing and higher education makes her an exceptional choice as the Thomas and Elizabeth Holder Chair,鈥� said , dean of the . 鈥淪he reflects the Holders鈥� long-standing commitment of making health care a major part of their philanthropy.鈥�

鈥淚t is a tremendous honor to be named the inaugural Thomas and Elizabeth Holder Chair of Nursing,鈥� Eaves said. 鈥淎s the new director of the WellStar School of Nursing, the Holder Chair will increase the visibility of the WSON and further our efforts to recruit and retain talented faculty and students.鈥�

Thomas Holder, the chairman and CEO of Atlanta-based Holder Construction Company, served as chairman of the Kennesaw State University from 2002 to 2007. In recognition of his significant contributions to Kennesaw State, Holder received an honorary doctorate in 2007.

In addition to their involvement with KSU, Thomas Holder and his wife Elizabeth are active in community organizations and educational institutions including the Woodruff Arts Center, Children鈥檚 Healthcare of Atlanta and the American Cancer Society. Also, Elizabeth Holder serves as the chair of the Agnes Scott College Board of Trustees.

The WellStar School of Nursing produces more graduates than any other nursing program in Georgia, with approximately 230 nurses per year earning their undergraduate degrees. Kennesaw State is ranked among the nation鈥檚 best graduate online nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report, and the nurse practitioner track in the Master of Science in Nursing program is one of the oldest in the state.

A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 色色啦. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.