St. Mary’s School of Nursing celebrates 100th anniversary
St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, West Virginia, celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 27, 2026, marking its official chartering by the state in 1926 and honoring its legacy of training over 5,100 nurses. The event included a proclamation from the city and recognition of its evolution from a diploma program to an Associate Degree in Nursing, now part of the Marshall Health Network.
St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Huntington, West Virginia, marked its 100th anniversary on May 27, 2026, celebrating a century of training nurses for the Tri-State region. The school was officially chartered by the state of West Virginia on May 26, 1926, by the Pallottine Missionary Sisters to support their hospital. The milestone event featured alumni, current students, and a proclamation declaring May 27 as St. Mary’s School of Nursing Day in Huntington. The school’s history reflects adaptability, starting with its first graduate, Mary Catherine Carey Reger, in 1927. By 1947, it expanded with a dedicated nursing education building to meet growing demand, particularly after World War II. In 1995, it transitioned to an Associate Degree in Nursing program through a partnership with Marshall University, relocating to the St. Mary’s Center for Education in 2009. Today, St. Mary’s School of Nursing is recognized as the oldest nursing program in West Virginia and has trained over 5,100 nurses. Joey Trader, vice president of St. Mary’s Schools of Nursing and Health Professions, emphasized the school’s enduring mission: preparing compassionate, skilled nurses to serve their communities. The celebration highlighted the school’s role in shaping generations of healthcare professionals within the Marshall Health Network.
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