Dayne Krachey’s path from first-generation college graduate to nurse leader.
Alumni News & Events
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.
Kids Explore Nursing at Grandparents University
This year, the School of Nursing welcomed a group of kids and elders for a session examining the critical role nurses play in patient care, exploring places where nurses work, and learning more about what nurses really do.
A Badger Nurse Bond Built Through Mentorship
In a world that often feels disconnected, the Badger Nurse Mentorship Program is fostering a community of connection — one conversation, one coffee, one shared story at a time.
Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Olivia Gonzalez ’20
Olivia Gonzalez shares about her journey post-BSN, including a global health nursing career in Malawi, and pursuing a PhD in health behavior.
School of Nursing Alumna Presents World Health Organization Nursing Report
On International Nurses Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted the global launch of the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report. The event featured WHO lead author and School of Nursing alumna Dr. Carey McCarthy ’99 presenting the main findings and global policy priorities.
2025 NAO Award Winners
The UW–Madison Nurses Alumni Organization proudly announces the 2025 NAO Award Winners, Barbara Pinekenstein and Laura Block.
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.