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History

From the Archives

Posted on November 3, 2025

Where Are They Now? Catching Up with David Ensch ‘73 and Julia Ensch ’10.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Profile, ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged Alumni, David Ensch, ForwardNursing, Julia Ensch

We Celebrate Mrs. Chase, Millie, and the Evolution of Immersion

Posted on December 17, 2024

We explore how simulation has evolved over the years, from wooden medical manikins to our current state-of-the-art Center for Technology-Enhanced Nursing.

Posted in History, NewsTagged centennial, CTEN, Millie, Mrs. Chase

We Celebrate Wellness

Posted on December 11, 2024

The School of Nursing strives to advance the wellness of every individual and connect the School community with wellness resources across campus and within the greater Madison community.

Posted in ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged centennial, Signe Skott Cooper Hall, wellness

We Celebrate Helping Those in Need

Posted on October 14, 2024

UW–Madison School of Nursing students have helped international schools of nursing in times of need, including during a disastrous earthquake in Nicaragua in 1973 and another in Haiti in 2010.

Posted in ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged centennial, ForwardNursing, global health, nursing history, School of Nursing history

We Celebrate 25 Years of Littlefield Leadership Lectures

Posted on October 1, 2024

This annual event honors the 16-year contribution of Dean Emerita Vivian Littlefield in her role as dean and professor of the School of Nursing.

Posted in ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged centennial, Littlefield Leadership Lecture, vivian littlefield

We Celebrate Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Posted on October 1, 2024

The evolution of inclusive excellence, reducing health disparities, and advancing health equity at the School of Nursing.

Posted in ForwardNursing, Health Equity, History, Inclusive Excellence, NewsTagged centennial, Diamond D. Williams, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Health equity

We Celebrate Global Health

Posted on October 1, 2024

Exploring the School of Nursing’s outreach and immersion on a global scale.

Posted in ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged centennial, ForwardNursing, global health

We Celebrate Growth and Change

Posted on September 30, 2024

A look at the School of Nursing’s academic programming and facilities over the years.

Posted in ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged BNCL, centennial, School of Nursing history

We Celebrate First Tries and Not Giving Up

Posted on September 24, 2024

Despite a rocky start, the UW–Madison School of Nursing persevered, thanks in large part to the vision of Helen Denne Schulte, RN, the School’s first director.

Posted in ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged centennial, ForwardNursing, Helen Denne Schulte, nursing history, School of Nursing history

Celebrating Traditions From Our Past

Posted on September 4, 2024

A look back at the Capping Ceremony – the precursor of today’s White Coat Ceremony.

Posted in ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged BNCL, capping ceremony, centennial, ForwardNursing, white coat ceremony
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