University of Wisconsin–Madison

News and Events

Tori DePrey stands in front of her research poster at the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) conference.

The Power of the Pause

Tori DePrey ’18 shares how resilience, grace, and self-awareness have shaped her evolving nursing journey.

News

School of Nursing in the News

Explore outside news coverage about the important work of our faculty, students, and community.

Barbara J. Bowers, School of Nursing professor emerita and founder of CARE, presents to a CARE U workshop for direct care staff in Fennimore, Wisconsin.
The fall 2025 cover of ForwardNursing shows the state of Wisconsin as a vibrant green patchwork, with three health care professionals unfurling the School of Nursing's logo in the center.

Forward Nursing Magazine

ForwardNursing brings you the latest stories in research, education, and practice from the School of Nursing. Meet the people leading the way and celebrate the impact of alumni across the state and around the world. 

Annual Events

UW–Madison School of Nursing faculty—Dr. Zahner, Dr. Gillespie, and Dr. Lor— sit in chairs and have a round table discussion with guests at the special Centennial Edition Littlefield Leadership Lecture

Littlefield Leadership Lecture

This annual lecture series highlights nurse leaders and reflects the complexity of health care, changing and aging populations, scientific discoveries, innovations, and more.

Audience members laugh during a talk at the Native Nations Nurses Helpers and Healers Summit.

Native Nations Nursing, Helpers, and Healers Summit

At this summit, nurses and other healers share knowledge and collaborative approaches to address the health and well-being of Indigenous communities, incorporate Indigenous wisdom, and promote planetary health.

A presenter chats with a visitor at the Madison Area Nursing Symposium.

Madison Area Nursing Symposium

 This symposium is an exciting opportunity to recognize the work of local nurses, nursing students, and allied health professionals who strengthen the nursing profession