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Where are they now? Alumni feature: Autumn Henze ’15

Posted on January 28, 2026

From rural Wisconsin to the heart of Chicago’s refugee community, Autumn Henze’s nursing path is a story of courage, cultural connection, and unwavering commitment to mental health.

Posted in Alumni, TBSN programTagged Alumni, Autumn Henze, TBSN

From the Archives

Posted on November 3, 2025

Where Are They Now? Catching Up with David Ensch ‘73 and Julia Ensch ’10.

Posted in Alumni, ForwardNursing, History, NewsTagged Alumni, David Ensch, ForwardNursing, Julia Ensch

Meet Rachel Stanek: CTEN Clinical Assistant Professor

Posted on September 29, 2025

Two-time Badger Rachel Stanek shares her journey from BSN student to assistant professor.

Posted in Alumni, Clinical & Teaching, DNP Program, Faculty & Staff Profile, News, TBSN programTagged Alumni, DNP program, faculty, Rachel Stanek, TBSN

Kids Explore Nursing at Grandparents University

Posted on August 19, 2025

This year, the School of Nursing welcomed a group of kids and elders for a session examining the critical role nurses play in patient care, exploring places where nurses work, and learning more about what nurses really do.

Posted in Alumni, NewsTagged Alumni, Grandparents University

Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Olivia Gonzalez ’20

Posted on August 11, 2025

Olivia Gonzalez shares about her journey post-BSN, including a global health nursing career in Malawi, and pursuing a PhD in health behavior.

Posted in Alumni, News, TBSN programTagged Alumni, global health, Olivia Gonzalez, TBSN

Chancellor Mnookin Honors Alumna Sadat Abiri in WI State Journal Op-Ed

Posted on April 28, 2025

In a recent op-ed, UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin commented about the Trump Administration revoking the visas of numerous international students at UW–Madison and other universities. 

Posted in Alumni, Media MentionsTagged Alumni, Sadat Abiri

Opening the Door to a World of Opportunity

Posted on March 4, 2025

Deanna DeBower Bowers credits the School of Nursing’s broad preparation for her successes in nursing leadership across the world.

Posted in Alumni, ForwardNursing, NewsTagged Alumni, Class of 1960, Deanna Bowers, global health

Excelling Beyond the Ordinary

Posted on February 25, 2025

Famara Sanneh ’19 uses his nursing skills to provide free health care screenings in his hometown community in The Gambia.

Posted in Alumni, ForwardNursing, Health Equity, News, TBSN programTagged Alumni, BSN, Famara Sanneh, global health, TBSN

Badger Prints Across the Globe

Posted on February 24, 2025

Richard Henker ’81, PhD, CRNA, FAAN, FAANA impacts global health with his commitment to helping advance nursing practice through teaching and mentorship

Posted in Alumni, ForwardNursing, NewsTagged Alumni, ForwardNursing, global health, PhD profile, PhD program, Rick Henker

Where are they now? Alumni Feature: Sophia LaSala ’24

Posted on February 5, 2025

Sophia LaSala’s time at UW–Madison was a journey of exploration. Open to new experiences, she discovered her passion for nursing across diverse specialties and ultimately found a path that fits her true calling.

Posted in Alumni, NewsTagged Alumni, BSN, Class of 2024, Sophia LaSala, TBSN
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