Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott was selected posthumously as the 2026 recipient of the Canary Savage Girardeau Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, advocacy, and transformative impact on nursing education, research, practice, and policy.
Month: April 2026
Meet Jordan Langer: Advancement Manager
Passionate about supporting nurses at every career stage, Jordan is the driving force behind alumni engagement for over 11,000 Badger nurses worldwide, championing their impact and building meaningful connections across the School of Nursing community.
Brandon Kreger x’26 Named a UW Notable Grad
Brandon Kreger hadn’t considered nursing as a career, until he felt a strange pull towards the School of Nursing during student orientation. It turned out to be his calling, and he’s graduating this spring with honors.
Q&A with Maddy Ancheta x’27
Maddy Ancheta x’27 was inspired to pursue nursing through family role models and a passion for science, relationships, and addressing health inequities. Her clinical experiences have deepened her skills and sparked ideas for future career goals.
2026 UW NAO Alumni Award Winners
The UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization proudly announces the 2026 NAO Alumni Award Winners, Karen Solheim ’73, and Amy Jochsett Perez ’21.
Dr. Jingxi Sheng Awarded Grant to Study Extending Community Partnerships for Asian American Breast Cancer Prevention
The primary goal of this project is to identify and expand community partnerships to strengthen engagement and maximize opportunities for future program implementation and dissemination.