UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing was recognized on-field by the Milwaukee Brewers, on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Dean Kim Litwack was joined by several nursing students who have volunteered consistently in the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic.
UW-Milwaukee recognizes the many efforts of its faculty, staff and students in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. From crucial research to medical service, UWM has taken a lead role.
UWM’s College of Nursing has been at the forefront of COVID-19 efforts. A vaccine clinic at the UWM Union, established in partnership with Advocate Aurora Health and the Milwaukee Health Department, has administered over 16,000 vaccination doses to students, faculty, staff and community members. More than 200 of UWM’s nursing students have worked at the clinic, which at times administered 600 doses a day.
Representing the UWM College of Nursing were:
- Dean Kim Litwack
- Annie Bustos
- Hali Khoury
- Aaron Llanas
- Kendra Petrowski
UWM’s College of Nursing is Wisconsin’s largest nursing school and offers classes at both the Milwaukee and Waukesha campuses. It is also ranked among the best graduate programs in nursing by U.S. News and World Report.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers more than 190 academic programs as well as thousands of undergraduate research and paid internship opportunities.