The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee School of Nursing mourns the loss of Dr. Julia Snethen, Professor of Nursing, who passed away on March 6, 2026, after a brief illness. She was 67. Dr. Snethen dedicated more than 23 years of service …
What Is the DAISY Faculty Award? The DAISY Foundation, as part of its service to the nursing profession’s role in patient care, established The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty (includes clinical teaching staff as well). The purpose of this …
For the third year in a row, nurse practitioners (NPs) have been ranked the No. 1 job in America by U.S. News & World Report! This is powerful validation of the profession’s growth, stability, and impact. NPs are leading health …
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is proud to be an affiliate of the NSF I-Corps™ Hub: Great Lakes Region, a national initiative designed to help academic researchers transform their ideas into real-world innovations. Hosted by the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, the Milwaukee I-Corps™ …
In today’s increasingly diverse healthcare landscape, advanced practice nurses are at the forefront of patient care and must be equipped not only with clinical skills but also with cultural humility and self-awareness. The UWM DNP Program takes a proactive and …
UWM ReportReporter: Luella Dooley-MenetAugust 22, 2025 The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to continue its pioneering research into the benefits of creativity-based programming for autistic individuals. This latest award …
The UWM Research Foundation’s Catalyst Grant program continues to drive innovation across campus by supporting research projects with strong commercial potential and real-world impact. This year, more than $250,000 in funding was awarded to six UWM research teams, thanks to …
Meet Daniel, a BS in Nursing student who graduated in Spring 2025. When Daniel Blankson arrived in the United States, he wasn’t confident in his American English and couldn’t afford college — but he never gave up. Through hard work, …
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing is proud to announce that Dr. Penninah Kako and Dr. Linda Wesp have been selected as 2025 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), one of the most prestigious honors in the …
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Nursing is proud to announce that it has been awarded the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards Endorsement™, a recognition that highlights excellence in healthcare simulation practices. Organizations who receive the endorsement demonstrate a commitment to …
