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The School of Nursing Welcomes 12 Students as the 2025-26 Student Ambassadors
Student ambassadors represent the School of Nursing and provide valuable insights to prospective undergraduate students and their families, foster connections with alumni, donors, and friends, and serve as peer mentors for current nursing and pre-nursing students.
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.
Future Badger Nurse Spotlight: Q&A with Chloe Diamond x’26
Student ambassador Chloe Diamond shares the experiences that inspired her to pursue a nursing career where she can help patients overcome their challenges and navigate their journey to recovery.
#MyBadgerSummer – Foundations of Nursing Class
A peek inside the summer Foundations of Nursing Practice class, where ABSN students increase their confidence, while learning essential nursing skills.
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.
Resilient by Nature
Sydney Scharrer ’20 proves that obstacles aren’t setbacks, but rather a door opening to new opportunities.
Embodying the Wisconsin Idea
Joseph Green x’25 talks about his journey from growing up on a farm in Monroe to developing a passion for bedside nursing and serving rural communities.
Excelling Beyond the Ordinary
Famara Sanneh ’19 uses his nursing skills to provide free health care screenings in his hometown community in The Gambia.
Transforming The Future of Health Care Through Trust and Connection
Diamond Wimbley x’25 always knew she wanted to work in health care. She shares how receiving scholarships through the School of Nursing helped make her dream a reality.