News Articles
April 23, 2024
Transforming healthcare education: The inspiring generosity of Drs. Gaylene and Leonard Altman
Read more about the Altman family’s transformational philanthropic investment in the University of Washington.
April 15, 2024
UW School of Nursing ranked #4 in the world
We are excited to share Quacquarelli Symonds has ranked our School of Nursing as #4 in the world.
Faculty and alumni recognized at 2024 WIN conference
We’re excited to announce that several faculty and alumni will be honored at the Western Institute of Nursing annual conference, April 17-20.
April 10, 2024
Navigating the woods: A nurse practitioner’s journey in rural healthcare, where challenges meet rewards
DNP 2022 graduate Melissa Mitchell shares her rewarding experience as a Premera Rural Health Nursing Initiative fellowship.
April 9, 2024
2024 US World News and Report Rankings Released
The UW School of Nursing has been named a leading educator of nurses among public colleges/universities offering graduate programs by US News & World Report.
March 27, 2024
March News & Awards
Faculty, student, staff and alumni awards and news for March 2024.
March 12, 2024
Meet our outstanding DNP Class of 2024!
On March 12, 2024 – we celebrate our Class of 2024 Doctor of Nursing Practice students!
March 11, 2024
Announcing the 2024 WSNA Hall of Fame Inductees
Three outstanding #HuskyNurse will be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame!
February 29, 2024
February News & Awards
Faculty, student, staff and alumni awards and news for February 2024.
February 6, 2024
Celebrating Dr. Jennifer Sonney’s Appointment as Permanent Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Dr. Jennifer Sonney (she/her) has been appointed to the position of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
January 30, 2024
January News & Awards
Faculty, student, staff and alumni awards and news for January 2024.
January 12, 2024
New Washington Health Benefit Exchange chair appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee
Dr. Monica McLemore replaces outgoing chair Ron Sims.
January 11, 2024
2024 Dr. Martin Luther King School of Nursing Community Service Award
Congratulations to Dr. Sharon Laing, this year’s recipient.
December 18, 2023
Announcing 2023 Queen Silvia Nursing Award Recipient
CJ Rivera has been named at the QSNA recipient. Her idea is entitled Mobile Dementia Care.
December 15, 2023
SoN-led UW Digital Health Innovation Hub launches to the public
We are proud to announce the launch of the UW Digital Health Innovation Hub, a leading-edge collaboration hub dedicated to
driving innovation and advancement in the field of wellness technology.
December 4, 2023
Two DNP students selected for CDC Fellowship
We’re excited to announce two #HuskyNurse Doctor of Nursing Practice students have been selected for the CDC EIS fellowship.
December 1, 2023
Nursing Dawg Tank 2023
Nursing Dawg Tank was held on Thursday 11/30 the theme highlighted digital health innovations.
November 27, 2023
November News & Awards
Faculty, student, and staff awards and news for November 2023.
November 9, 2023
Announcing New Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics department chair
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Zierler (she/her), PhD, RN, FAAN who brings a wealth of qualifications and experience to this esteemed position.
October 31, 2023
Nurses of Influence 2023
Meet our 2023 Nurses of Influence, five exceptional individuals who have shown dedication, leadership, and commitment to advancing nursing both locally and globally.
October News & Awards
Faculty, student, staff, and alumni awards and news for October 2023.
October 25, 2023
Governor Inslee appoints Husky and health leader, Patty Hayes, as State Board of Health Chair
Hayes brings over 35 years of experience in public health and policy, recently retiring from service in 2021 from Public Health – Seattle & King County.
October 23, 2023
A Collaborative Academic Relationship
The University of Washington School of Nursing (UWSON) and Universidad Nacional de Colombia (UNAL) are excited to announce a Memorandum of Understanding.
October 20, 2023
Announcing 2023 Clinical Preceptors of the Year
Read more about this year’s preceptors.
October 12, 2023
Grants help launch nursing careers in research
With RIFP grants, Dr. Fran Lewis conducted studies to generate theory-based, population informed ways to counsel families impacted by early and late-stage cancer.
October 5, 2023
Announcing Endowed Professorships
We’re pleased to announced appointments to two endowed professorships.
Helping WA first responders in the fight against opioid overdose
Jenna van Draanen, PhD, MPH, conducts research to better understand opioid use from the perspective of both first responders and people who have experienced an overdose.
October 3, 2023
Transition Announcement
It is with a great deal of celebration and some sadness that we share that Dr. Tatiana Sadak, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, has accepted the position of Deputy Dean and Professor of Yale University School of Nursing!
September 26, 2023
September News & Awards
Faculty, student and staff awards and news for September 2023.
August 30, 2023
August News & Awards
Faculty, student and staff awards and news for August 2023.
August 22, 2023
Generosity of the heart: Remembering obstetrics nurse Lynn Yim-Lin Shih
Lynn Yim-Lin Shih was a obstetrics nurse for over 30 years at UW Medical Center. We are grateful for the Shih family and their commitment to support UWMC obstetric nurses and #HuskyNurses in her honor.
August 14, 2023
Reflections from 2023 UW Nurse Camp
“I came into Nurse Camp and I knew that I liked nursing, but I definitely know this is where I belong.”
July 26, 2023
July News & Awards
Faculty, student and staff awards and news for July 2023.
July 11, 2023
New interim chair to lead the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing
Dr. Pamela Kohler, PhD, MPH, RN, has been selected as interim chair to lead the Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing (CFPHN).
July 6, 2023
Our students learn about population health outside of the classroom
Two #HuskyNurse BSN students share the experiences volunteering and giving back to the community.
June 29, 2023
Statement on SCOTUS ruling
“We believe that every student, regardless of their race or background, deserves access to a world-class nursing education.”
June 27, 2023
June News & Awards
Faculty, student and staff awards and news for June 2023.
June 13, 2023
Dr. Allison Webel named Interim Executive Dean
Dr. Allison Webel (she/her) as the interim executive dean, effective August 1, 2023. Webel will serve in this leadership position until a new permanent dean is selected.
June 9, 2023
Announcing Endowed Professorships
We’re pleased to announced appointments to three endowed professorships and two re-appointments.
June 8, 2023
Congratulations Class of 2023!
We’re so proud of our Husky Nurse class of 2023 students! Read more about them and this year’s teaching and student honorees.
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