Chamberlain University Expands to Cincinnati, Addressing Regional Nursing Shortage
Event summary
- Chamberlain University, a Covista institution, opened its 25th campus in Cincinnati on August 20, 2026.
- The campus launch includes the inaugural Future Healthcare Hero BSN Scholarship, covering full tuition for a Cincinnati resident.
- Chamberlain partnered with The Health Collaborative on a $150,000, three-year initiative to introduce healthcare careers to local youth.
- The Cincinnati region has nearly 50,000 healthcare job openings, with six open jobs per healthcare graduate.
- The new campus features a high-tech SIMCARE CENTER™ for hands-on clinical training.
The big picture
Chamberlain's Cincinnati expansion aligns with broader trends in healthcare workforce development, where educational institutions are increasingly partnering with regional stakeholders to address critical labor shortages. Covista's strategy of scaling nursing education through targeted campus openings and scholarship programs positions it as a key player in mitigating the national healthcare workforce crisis. The $150,000 partnership with The Health Collaborative demonstrates Covista's commitment to long-term regional engagement beyond just degree programs.
What we're watching
- Workforce Impact
- How quickly Chamberlain Cincinnati can fill the region's 50,000 healthcare job openings through its new talent pipeline.
- Competitive Dynamics
- Whether Chamberlain's expansion will pressure existing Cincinnati nursing programs to accelerate their own growth initiatives.
- Strategic Execution
- The pace at which Covista can replicate this model in other healthcare-strapped markets.