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Why Scholarships Matter: Allie Young’s Story
Receiving a scholarship made it possible for Allie Young x26 to complete a Traditional BSN at her dream school.
Where are they now? Alumni feature: Autumn Henze ’15
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.
Meet Judy Christensen: Recruitment and Awards Specialist
From school counselor to scholarship champion, Judy Christensen is passionate about helping nursing students break financial barriers and achieve their dreams. Discover her insider tips and why she loves supporting future nurses.
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Current enrollment
(pre-nursing through graduate students)
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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
Advancing health equity is a fundamental part of our mission, reflected throughout our curricula, social and educational events, resources and services. We actively foster an environment of inclusive excellence.
Discover Madison
Madison, often voted one of the best places to live in the U.S., blends the city and campus, green spaces and urban areas, to create a place unlike anywhere else.
