Category: News

Meet Rikki Klassy: Clinical Placement Coordinator

From solving escape rooms to helping students achieve their professional dreams, Rikky Klassy brings a sense of care, collaboration, and fun to her role at the School of Nursing.

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.

Zahner named interim School of Nursing dean

Dr. Susan Zahner has more than 40 years of professional experience in public health, nursing, and academic leadership, including 24 years at the School of Nursing.

Culture as Medicine

Renowned author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer was the keynote speaker for the 10th annual Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit—a meaningful day of connection and reflection attended by over 450 alumni, students, nurses, and Indigenous community members.