Carmela De Leon x’26 is a globally minded nursing student whose travels from the Philippines to Qatar to Ireland have shaped her passion for research, resilience, and compassionate care. Her journey at UW–Madison is fueled by scholarship support and a drive to improve mental health outcomes for young patients worldwide.
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Why Scholarships Matter: Allie Young’s Story
Receiving a scholarship made it possible for Allie Young x26 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.
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.
UW–Madison School of Nursing’s Undergraduate Program Ascends to No. 8 in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
2026 rankings place School of Nursing’s BSN program in top one percent of programs nationwide.
#MyBadgerSummer – Foundations of Nursing Class
A peek inside the summer Foundations of Nursing Practice class, where ABSN students increase their confidence, while learning essential nursing skills.