The School of Nursing has been asked by a research team at Florida State University’s Center of Population Sciences for Health Empowerment in the College of Nursing to notify doctoral students at our School of …
Announcements
Douglas Holmes Emerging Scholar Paper Award nominations will be open June 9 through July 28, 2026
The Student Awards and Recognition Committee is sharing this award opportunity for student and faculty awareness: Submissions are open for the Douglas Holmes Emerging Scholar Paper Award. The Douglas Holmes Emerging Scholars Paper Award recognizes …
Opportunity for student recognition: Minority Issues in Gerontology Advisory Panel Student Poster Award
The SoN Student Awards and Recognition Committee (SARC) is sharing this award opportunity for student and faculty awareness: The Minority Issues in Gerontology Committee offers a Poster Award to recognize Gerontological Society of American (GSA) …
GSA Interdisciplinary Paper Award is OPEN
The SoN Student Awards and Recognition Committee (SARC) is sharing this award opportunity for student and faculty awareness: The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) sponsors the Interdisciplinary Paper Award to recognize outstanding scholarly work related …
GSA Student Poster Award is OPEN
The SoN Student Awards and Recognition Committee (SARC) is sharing this award opportunity for student and faculty awareness: The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) sponsors the Poster Award to recognize excellence in scholarly poster presentations. …
CARE Connections: Fostering Relationships in Long Term Care
What is the difference between the medical model of care and person-centered care? Read how SoN research is helping address resident and family needs and preferences for care in the April 2026 issue of CARE …
Wellness Tip: End of Semester Wellness
As final exams and graduation approach, remember: you don’t have to run at full speed to finish strong. Aim for steady, supportive rhythms. Prioritize sleep, hydrate often, take short movement or breathing breaks, and give …
UW SoN ranks third in global nursing schools in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card
The UW-Madison School of Nursing has placed third in the world in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card rankings of nursing schools across the globe! See the full report card, published on Earth Day, 4/22/2026.
S&APHM 702 Mixed Methods Fall 2026
Paula K. Voorheis, Ph.D. is teaching S&APHM 702 Mixed Methods for Health Sciences: Purpose, Design and Approach in the Fall 2026 Thursdays from 10am-Noon. She is opening it up to nursing graduate students. If you …
Wellness Tip – Shield Your Skin as Sunshine Increases
Remember to apply sunscreen as we get more sunshine, and don’t forget to wear it even on cloudy days! Applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 protects your skin from harmful UVA and …