Year: 2026

Meet the nurses who respond to Madison’s darkest moments

Athena Christophersen '21 is part of a small but dedicated team of three full-time forensic nurses and five part-time nurses at UnityPoint Health-Meriter Hospital.

Q&A With Taylor Brook x’26

Taylor Brook shares how her mother’s example, UW–Madison’s world‑class clinical training, and the support of a scholarship are shaping her mission to empower patients and strengthen community health.

Where are they now? Alumni feature: Autumn Henze ’15

From rural Wisconsin to the heart of Chicago’s refugee community, Autumn Henze’s nursing path is a story of courage, cultural connection, and unwavering commitment to mental health.

Empowering Cancer Survivors Through Collaborative Research and Mentorship

Rachel Hawn x'26 was inspired to pursue a PhD in nursing from her personal and clinical experience with cancer and cancer survivorship. Now she's bringing that experience into her research.