Nursing Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to highlight this month’s Featured Publication, authored by Dr. Weiqi Chen, PhD, RN! *content note: coercion and sexual violence* Dr. Weiqi Chen recently joined our faculty with a …
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Pain and Symptom Management in Dementia Care – CARE Connections
How can caregivers understand and address the unmet needs of persons living with dementia? Read an overview informed by research and practice in the February 2026 issue of CARE Connections, the monthly newsletter of the …
Wellness Tip: It’s Okay to Take a Break!
Research suggests that taking breaks within work or school hours not only does not detract from performance, but can actually help boost it. In fact, taking 30 second breaks can increase your productivity by up …
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Call for Art for Survivor Gallery
UHS invites student survivors to submit artwork for a gallery of survivor art in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This April, UHS will host “Connect & Reflect”, a series of events and spaces for survivors of sexual violence and allies to reclaim campus, …
Wellness Tip – Body Scan
Did You Know? Body Scanning can help reduce stress and may result in additional physical benefits such as reduced inflammation, fatigue, and insomnia. Body scanning can also help break the cycle of physical and psychological …
Wellness Tip: Get Active!
Build movement into your day in small, sustainable ways. Long stretches of sitting (whether in class, meetings, or at a desk) can contribute to fatigue and stiffness. Try adding short activity bursts every 60–90 minutes: …
Professional Development & Engagement for Grad Students: February and Beyond
Please see the attached Professional Development & Engagement for Grad Students: February and Beyond, from the Graduate School.
NRSP January Featured Publication – Dr. Brianna Jackson
Nursing Research and Sponsored Programs is pleased to highlight this month’s Featured Publication by Dr. Brianna Jackson, PhD, MScN, RN, CPMNH(C)! Dr. Brianna Jackson recently joined our faculty with a research focus on resilience among …
A Train-the-Trainer Approach to Reach Caregivers Statewide – CARE Connections
What do direct care staff need to know to support older people’s health and well-being? Read how a workshop developed at the School of Nursing is reaching caregivers statewide, in the January 2026 issue of …
WISE Career and Research Mentorship opportunity for graduate women in nursing
Interested in mentoring experience? Through We Inspire STEM Empowerment (WISE), the Career and Research Mentorship program is pairing undergraduate and graduate students in related fields. Mentor-mentee pairs will meet 5 times throughout the first half …