The Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative focuses on addressing complex challenges in Wisconsin and globally through strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and educational opportunities. The RISE-THRIVE (Transforming Healthspan through …
uncategorized
Meet Academic Award Winner Mikayla Srnka
Mikayla Srnka ’22, Traditional BSN Program Badger Future Nurse Leader Award recipient Leadership and volunteerism have played a major role in Mikayla Srnka’s life, from volunteering at her local food pantry to hosting donation drives …
Meet Academic Award Winner Nichole Hinkel
Nichole Hinkel, MSN, RN-BC DAISY Faculty Award recipient Nichole Hinkel’s passion for nursing, combined with her hard work, compassion, and ability to balance fun and work makes her an outstanding clinical instructor. Hinkel challenges and …
Meet Academic Award Winner Taylor DiRienzo
Taylor DiRienzo ’22, Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ginsberg/Meyerhoff Family Award recipient Taylor DiRienzo is a professional in all his academic and extracurricular duties. He goes the extra mile to support other students, the …
Meet Academic Award Winner Rachel Phillips Chenoweth
Rachel Phillips Chenoweth, BSN, RN, DNP’22 DNP Excellence Award recipient Described by her peers as a constant source of support, Rachel Phillips Chenoweth shows high levels of intelligence and achievement in class discussions and clinical …
Meet Academic Award Winner Raquel Burnham
Raquel Burnham ’22, Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Mary L. Keller Research Award recipient Raquel Burnham is a strong advocate with a passion for social justice. For nearly three years, Burnham has been part …
Meet Academic Award Winner Bridget Horton
Bridget Horton ’22, Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students recipient Bridget Horton has always been a caring, sensitive, and empathetic person. These were characteristics she thought were her weaknesses …
Meet Academic Award Winner Samira Barti
Samira Barti ’22, Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students recipient As a nurse, Samira Barti recognizes the honor and privilege it is to form intimate, meaningful relationships with her …
Meet Academic Award Winner Sam Anderson
Sam Anderson ’22, Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award recipient Sam Anderson had a difficult time transitioning to college, but he renewed his commitment to his academic success during his sophomore …
Meet Academic Award Winner Nisreen Alnuaimi
Nisreen Alnuaimi, MSN, RN, PhD candidate Signe Skott Cooper Writing Award recipient, “Paternal Bonding with Prematurely Born Infants” During her time at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s School of Nursing, Nisreen Alnuaimi has gained research-related skills …