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Visionary Dr. Linda D. Oakley Recognized with 2024 UW–Madison School of Nursing Canary Savage Girardeau Award
This honor highlights Dr. Oakley’s transformative contributions to nursing, education, and community-based research that addresses health disparities in marginalized communities.
Reclaiming Traditional Knowledge Through the Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit
Our 2024 summit brought together Indigenous communities, health care providers, tribal leaders, students, and advocates in a powerful gathering focused on culturally congruent care.
The Many Hats of Mira Tcherneva
Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard, nursing student, daughter, and advocate. The many hats that Mira Tcherneva wears have helped prepare her for a new challenge — helping her father search for a kidney donor.
The UW–Madison Difference
Student-Centered Education
Student life pairs the resources of a world-class university with a supportive community environment focused on nursing.
A Leader in Research and Scholarship
We believe that nursing is a powerful instrument for improving the human condition, and we're consistently ranked among the top public universities for overall research funding.
Creating Community
Signe Skott Cooper Hall supports the health and wellness of the School of Nursing community and features research suites, simulation labs, exercise spaces, and more.
Commitment to Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our environment of inclusive excellence embraces diversity among students, faculty, and staff. Diversity and health equity are central to our curricula, educational events, resources, and services.
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Current enrollment
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2022 Best Undergraduate Nursing Program
U.S. News & World Report
(among public colleges, 19th overall)
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