Laura Vergenz, BSN, RN, a graduate student in the systems leadership and innovation track of the UW–Madison School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, is a strong advocate for older adults.
Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott was selected posthumously as the 2026 recipient of the Canary Savage Girardeau Award, recognizing a lifetime of leadership, advocacy, and transformative impact on nursing education, research, practice, and policy.
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.
Brandon Kreger hadn't considered nursing as a career, until he felt a strange pull towards the School of Nursing during student orientation. It turned out to be his calling, and he's graduating this spring with honors.