Chamberlain University Taps Former Executive Jason Dunne as Chief Academic Officer to Oversee Expansion
Event summary
- Jason Dunne, DNP, MBA, MN, RN, appointed Chief Academic Officer of Chamberlain University, effective September 14, 2026.
- Dunne previously led academic strategy at Arizona College of Nursing, overseeing 20+ BSN campuses and international nursing initiatives.
- Chamberlain plans to launch 10–15 new campuses by fiscal year 2029, with Dunne spearheading academic strategy and student outcomes.
- Dunne returns to Chamberlain after prior roles as Campus President and Senior Director of Campus Operations.
The big picture
Chamberlain’s appointment of Dunne underscores its aggressive expansion strategy amid a U.S. healthcare workforce shortage. As the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain is positioning itself to address critical labor gaps through scaled, tech-enabled education. Dunne’s dual clinical and academic background may help balance growth with accreditation and student success metrics.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Chamberlain can sustain academic quality while rapidly expanding its campus footprint.
- Strategic Alignment
- How Dunne’s international nursing experience will shape Chamberlain’s global partnerships.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Chamberlain consolidates its lead as the largest U.S. nursing school.
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