Centennial Year in Review
In 2024, we proudly celebrated the legacy of excellence that resulted from 100 years of dedication to innovation, advocacy, and excellence in nursing education.
History of Our Leadership
Highlighting our first hundred years of leadership at the UW–Madison School of Nursing.
Historic Timeline
Explore a photo gallery highlighting major milestones in our history.
Centennial Mural
“Collaborative art efforts can harmonize, heal, and help bring people together through offering a chance for people to freely share their perspectives and work together.”
—Tia Richardson, Muralist
Making History One Story at a Time
ForwardNursing Magazine
ForwardNursing brings you the latest in research, education, and practice from the School of Nursing, highlights the people leading the way, and celebrates the impact of alumni across the state and around the world.
We Celebrate Mrs. Chase, Millie, and the Evolution of Immersion
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.
We Celebrate Wellness
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.
We Celebrate Helping Those in Need
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.
We Celebrate 25 Years of Littlefield Leadership Lectures
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.
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