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.
Academic
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 to improve the quality of life among survivors of adolescent and young adult cancers.
Carmela De Leon: A World‑Traveled Nurse in the Making
Carmela De Leon x’26 is a globally minded nursing student whose journey at UW–Madison is fueled by scholarship support and a drive to improve mental health outcomes for young patients worldwide.
Why Scholarships Matter: Allie Young’s Story
Receiving a scholarship made it possible for Allie Young x’26 to complete a Traditional BSN at her dream school.
Carmela De Leon’s Ireland Immersion Experience
Carmela De Leon, x’26, calls studying abroad in Ireland one of her best decisions as a nursing student, gaining a global health perspective at University College Dublin, meeting peers worldwide, and growing personally and professionally with the help of scholarships.
Rising Star
A first-generation college graduate, Dayne Krachey chose the BSN@Home program at UW–Madison for the flexibility, networking, and leadership development it offered. Today, he’s a Rising Star at Grant Regional Health Center, leading across inpatient, emergency, and charge nurse roles.
From Battlefield to Clinic: Brenda Coupar’s Path from Combat Lifesaver to DNP
Brenda Coupar ’09, DNP’18, knows the true meaning of service. “I didn’t choose nursing. Nursing chose me,” she says.
Where Culture Meets Care
Undergraduate nursing students are benefiting from a new nursing immersion program with the Ho-Chunk House of Wellness.
Meet Rachel Stanek: CTEN Clinical Assistant Professor
Two-time Badger Rachel Stanek shares her journey from BSN student to assistant professor.