For Immediate Release
Contact Ryan Reis 863-638-2918
Babson Park, FL (October 20, 2025) – Webber International University received notification on October 16th that the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners, at their September meeting, voted to grant accreditation to Webber’s baccalaureate degree program in nursing for a period of five years.
This accreditation is effective as of March 10, 2025, the first day of the program’s most recent CCNE on-site evaluation.
University President Dr. Nelson Marquez stated, “This is truly a significant accomplishment for Webber, following our OTA program’s accreditation through ACOTE this past Spring.”
In an email to the university community, Dr. Marquez thanked all those involved in the self-study and campus accreditation visit. Referring to alumni and current students, Dr. Marquez stated, “But above all, they can now claim that they belong to a fully accredited nursing program—a testament to the quality of the program and its faculty!”
Webber launched its health sciences programs, including a bachelor’s in occupational therapy assistant, to address workforce needs. The university remains dedicated to serving the community by preparing skilled healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand in Southeast Polk County and beyond.
Nursing Program Director Jenafer Garcia stated, “It’s a big milestone for our program, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the backing of the university leadership, staff, and affiliate partners who believe in what we’re building.”
Webber’s nursing program celebrated its first graduate in December 2024, followed by a second cohort in May of 2025. The program currently has 100% pass rate of the NCLEX-RN exam.
To learn more about Webber International University and its nursing program, please visit https://www.webber.edu/bsn/
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Webber International University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education http://www.ccneaccreditation.org
About Webber International University
Established in 1927 by Roger Babson as the first college chartered under Florida’s then new charitable and educational laws, Webber International University is a private, not-for-profit, independent institution offering degrees at the associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s levels. Founded as America’s second school of business for women, the university boasts highly qualified faculty, engaged staff, small class sizes, and a diverse range of intercollegiate sports and extracurricular activities. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the institution offers numerous programs through traditional day and entirely online formats.