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.
Alumni Profile
Keen on Compassionate Care
In an age when hospice care was not widespread, Barbara Eastwood Meyer ’58, was there to help lead the way.
2025 NAO Award Winners
The UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization proudly announces the 2025 NAO Award Winners, Barbara Pinekenstein and Laura Block.
Chancellor Mnookin Honors Alumna Sadat Abiri in WI State Journal Op-Ed
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.
Using Nursing to Build the Way to Better Health Care Environments
Igor Kleytman ’08, CPEN, uses his nursing experiences to consult with medical facility designers.
Resilient by Nature
Sydney Scharrer ’20 proves that obstacles aren’t setbacks, but rather a door opening to new opportunities.
Opening the Door to a World of Opportunity
Deanna DeBower Bowers credits the School of Nursing’s broad preparation for her successes in nursing leadership across the world.
Excelling Beyond the Ordinary
Famara Sanneh ’19 uses his nursing skills to provide free health care screenings in his hometown community in The Gambia.
Badger Prints Across the Globe
Richard Henker ’81, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA impacts global health with his commitment to helping advance nursing practice through teaching and mentorship
Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Sophia LaSala ’24
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.