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Alumni Profile

AACN Names UW–Madison Alumna Mary Beth Flynn Makic Distinguished Research Lecturer

Posted on May 7, 2025

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has named UW–Madison School of Nursing alumna Mary Beth Flynn Makic as its 2025 Distinguished Research Lecturer. 

Posted in Alumni Profile, Media Mentions, NewsTagged AACN, Mary Beth Flynn Makic

Keen on Compassionate Care

Posted on May 6, 2025

In an age when hospice care was not widespread, Barbara Eastwood Meyer ’58, was there to help lead the way.

Posted in Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, NewsTagged Barb Meyer, hospice, palliative care

2025 NAO Award Winners

Posted on May 4, 2025

The UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization proudly announces the 2025 NAO Award Winners, Barbara Pinekenstein and Laura Block.

Posted in Alumni News & Events, Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, NewsTagged Badger Nurse Network, Board of Visitors, NAO Awards, Nurses Alumni Organization

Chancellor Mnookin Honors Alumna Sadat Abiri in WI State Journal Op-Ed

Posted on April 28, 2025

In a recent op-ed, UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin blasted the Trump Administration for revoking the visas of numerous international students at UW–Madison and other universities. 

Posted in Alumni Profile, Media MentionsTagged Alumni, Sadat Abiri

Using Nursing to Build the Way to Better Health Care Environments

Posted on March 31, 2025

Igor Kleytman ’08, CPEN, uses his nursing experiences to consult with medical facility designers.

Posted in Alumni News & Events, Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, News, Traditional BSNTagged Igor Kleytman, medical facility design

Resilient by Nature

Posted on March 24, 2025

Sydney Scharrer ’20 proves that obstacles aren’t setbacks, but rather a door opening to new opportunities.

Posted in Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, News, Traditional BSNTagged COVID-19, Sydney Scharrer, TBSN

Opening the Door to a World of Opportunity

Posted on March 4, 2025

Deanna DeBower Bowers credits the School of Nursing’s broad preparation for her successes in nursing leadership across the world.

Posted in Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, NewsTagged Alumni, Class of 1960, Deanna Bowers, global health

Excelling Beyond the Ordinary

Posted on February 25, 2025

Famara Sanneh ’19 uses his nursing skills to provide free health care screenings in his hometown community in The Gambia.

Posted in Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, Health Equity, News, Traditional BSNTagged Alumni, BSN, Famara Sanneh, global health, TBSN

Badger Prints Across the Globe

Posted on February 24, 2025

Richard Henker ’81, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA impacts global health with his commitment to helping advance nursing practice through teaching and mentorship

Posted in Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, NewsTagged Alumni, ForwardNursing, global health, PhD profile, PhD program, Rick Henker

Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Sophia LaSala ’24

Posted on February 5, 2025

Sophia LaSala’s time at UW–Madison was a journey of exploration. Open to new experiences, she discovered her passion for nursing across diverse specialties and ultimately found a path that fits her true calling.

Posted in Alumni Profile, NewsTagged Alumni, BSN, Class of 2024, Sophia LaSala, TBSN
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