Macy Deaton’s path to nursing is rooted in reducing barriers.
Alumni
The Power of the Pause
Tori DePrey ’18 shares how resilience, grace, and self-awareness have shaped her evolving nursing journey.
Meet Jordan Langer: Advancement Manager
Passionate about supporting nurses at every career stage, Jordan is the driving force behind alumni engagement for over 11,000 Badger nurses worldwide, championing their impact and building meaningful connections across the School of Nursing community.
2026 UW NAO Alumni Award Winners
The UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization proudly announces the 2026 NAO Alumni Award Winners, Karen Solheim ’73, and Amy Jochsett Perez ’21.
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.
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.
From the Archives
Where Are They Now? Catching Up with David Ensch ‘73 and Julia Ensch ’10.
Meet Rachel Stanek: CTEN Clinical Assistant Professor
Two-time Badger Rachel Stanek shares her journey from BSN student to assistant professor.
Small Victories: Bringing Compassionate Care to Disadvantaged Populations
Matt Meskan, DNP’25, RN, CCHP, brings a passion for practical, patient-centered care to his work as a registered nurse and certified correctional health professional.