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College of Health Sciences

The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to provide the health care community with competent, compassionate individuals.

Located in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula each Finlandia University College of Health Sciences (CHS) program curricula places emphasis on serving rural populations. Our faculty members are committed to delivering professional programs dedicated to academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service. We envision CHS as a leader of health sciences education in the Upper Peninsula. The health science degree programs within the college provide a strong educational foundation for the health care community with an emphasis on delivery of services in rural America.

The College of Health Sciences is committed to:

  • Maintaining professional/regional/state accreditation for programs that necessitate such accreditation.
  • Partnering with local and regional resources to provide excellent learning experiences for the student.
  • Developing a solid reputation of providing an excellent foundation education in the various programs.
  • Providing a forum for facilitating health sciences education to the external community of health care practitioners/managers/office personnel and the general public.

College of Health Sciences Data

As reported to CAPTE (PTA Accreditation Agency) and CCNE (Nursing Accreditation Agency), respectively.

ProgramYearsGraduation RateLicensure Pass Rates
1st time test-takers
Licensure Pass Rates
All time test-takers
Placement Rates*
Nursing2020-202288%86%97%100%
Physical Therapist Assistant2021/202273%47%82%80% to date
* As reported on the annual nursing and PTA graduate surveys.

college of health sciences News

News and Notes from Finlandia's College of Health Sciences


  • Relive Graduation Day 2023 at Finlandia University | Photo Gallery & Livestreams

    Finlandia University held its final Spring Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 7, honoring 92 graduates in the Class of 2023. Following commencement, a commendation service was held for Finlandia University students, staff, faculty, alumni, neighbors and friends, commending the University and its 126 years of service.

    Full High-Res Photos from Spring 2023 Commencement:

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    On-Demand Livestream of Spring 2023 Commencement:

    Full High-Res Photos from Service of Commendation:

    May 10

    Finlandia honors legacy, Class of 2023 with final commencement and commendation ceremonies

    Hirvonen Hall exterior

    Founded in 1896 as Suomi College, Finlandia University held its final spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 7, honoring 92 graduates in the Class of 2023. In March, the University announced the decision to dissolve the institution and not enroll students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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    President Timothy Pinnow congratulates student at FinnU’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

    Delivering the welcome address was Board Trustee Stephen Nikander, whose great-grandfather founded the institution and whose grandfather served [...]


  • Where to livestream Spring 2023 Commencement

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    On Sunday, May 7, Finlandia University held its Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in Hirvonen Hall Auditorium. Whether rewatching from home, or on the go, here’s everything you need to know.

    Web: Livestream at finlandia.edu

    In case you missed it, an on-demand version is available below!

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    Connected TV & Tablet: Livestream on YouTube

    For those watching from home, find the comfort of viewing commencement directly from your connected TV or tablet by visiting Finlandia University’s YouTube Channel. Simply go to your [...]

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Faculty and Staff

Anne HalgrenAdministrative Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Medical Assistant Program, Medical Billing and Coding ProgramFinlandia Universityanne.halgren@finlandia.edu-DISABLED906-487-7308
Cecelia BaccusNursing Administrative AssistantFinlandia UniversityCecelia.Baccus@finlandia.edu-DISABLED(906)487-7305
Fredi deYampert
Fredi de YampertVice President for Academic Affairs; Dean, College of Health SciencesFinlandia Universityfredi.deyampert@finlandia.edu906-487-7301
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Irina SergeyevaCoordinator, RN to BSN Program; Associate Professor, Nursing; Academic AdvisorFinlandia Universityirina.sergeyeva@finlandia.edu906-487-7354
Lori Sullivan
Lori SullivanNursing Program Chair; ProfessorFinlandia Universitylori.sullivan@finlandia.edu906-487-7333
Mark MironAssociate Professor, NursingFinlandia Universitymark.miron@finlandia.edu906-487-7247
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MarnieAnn PolkkyAssistant Professor, Nursing Finlandia UniversityMarnie.Polkky@finlandia.edu(906) 487-7355
Melanie ThurmondPTA Program Director/Assistant InstructorFinlandia UniversityMelanie.Thurmond@finlandia.edu906-487-7368
Nicole PolakowskiDirector of Clinical Education, PTA, InstructorFinlandia Universitynicole.polakowski@finlandia.edu(906) 487-7372
Sami Dowling
Sami DowlingPTA InstructorFinlandia Universitysami.dowling@finlandia.edu9062842814
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Theresa Rajala-HalseyAssistant Professor, NursingFinlandia Universitytheresa.rajalahalsey@finlandia.edu906-487-7332

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