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Fabiola Magaña is a Loyola Nursing PhD candidate.

Helping Latino families navigate end-of-life care

Loyola Nursing PhD candidate Fabiola Magaña studies end-of-life care experiences among Latino communities.

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At Commencement, a reminder of nursing as ‘a force for equity’

The Class of 2026 graduated on National Nurses Day

'Supporting our tiniest patients'

Researcher awarded National Institutes of Health grant to help premature infants

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'Set your heart ablaze'

Faculty in Loyola Nursing's graduate and undergraduate programs offer advice to the Class of 2026

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Explaining the value of nursing science

The 2026 Palmer Research Symposium focused on the economic and societal benefits of nursing research.

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Loyola Nursing featured in Wall Street Journal article

Dean Lorna Finnegan and a student spoke to the national paper about nursing as an economically promising career.

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Two Loyola Nursing researchers honored at MNRS

Sueyeon Lee and Ginger Schroers received awards.

Loyola Nursing DNP climbs in latest rankings

Loyola Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree ranks among the top DNP programs nationwide.

President's Medallion: Arianna Moen

Arianna Moen is the 2026 recipient of the President's Medallion for the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing.

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‘Nursing is so much more’

Dean encourages first-year students to embrace their roles as health care leaders

Three female nurse scientists in white lab coats smile and look at a machine while doing research

Loyola Nursing launches new research speaker series

Loyola Nursing is launching a new speaker series highlighting its research strength.

'A degree that sets you apart'

Learn how a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Loyola Nursing helped one recent alum.

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Early career Loyola Nursing scientist honored

Sueyeon Lee studies nurse-led health promotion and chronic disease management.

Q&A: Melissa Murphey

Dr. Murphey is Loyola Nursing's assistant dean for graduate clinical programs.

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Advancing Loyola Nursing Science: Meet Todd Ruppar

Todd Ruppar leads Loyola Nursing's team of nurse scientists.

Loyola Nursing receives third HEED Award

National award is a "powerful affirmation" of Loyola Nursing's work

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Loyola Nursing, Proviso East partnership provides DNP opportunities

A Doctor of Nursing Practice student's project made an impact at an area high school

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Loyola Nursing climbs to highest-ever BSN ranking

School ranks among top BSN programs nationally

Clinical Assistant Professor Matthew Bruder stands in front of a full classroom of students, sitting, and speaks on the first day of the fall 2025 semester.

Loyola Nursing welcomes largest-ever BSN class

The growth is tied to a new nursing-science building opening in 2028

Loyola Nursing grad is new Miss Illinois USA

Nikolina Vujcic, BSN '24, is a pediatric emergency room nurse

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Pursuing a New Path with Purpose

Grant Alex, BSN '25, recalls pivot to a new career in pediatric nursing.

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Demystifying research

Program introduces undergrads to scientific process

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Saban named Endowed Chair for Research

Three-time Loyola Nursing alum Karen Saban holds the position.

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'The world needs you now more than ever'

Celebrating our newest graduates

Kate Heneghan wears graduation robe and cap and stands at a podium speaking

'Through grief, I unexpectedly found purpose'

Kate Heneghan, BSN '25, recounts her nursing school journey.

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A career of service

Regina Conway-Phillips, MSN ’94 and PhD ’11, reflects on a career defined by her commitment to social justice.

Illinois Department of Public Health Funds School of Nursing’s School-Based Health Center

Congratulations Nursing instructor Amy O’Malley and Professor Diana Hackbarth for receiving a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Division of School Health Programs.

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Connor receives Jesuit nursing faculty award

Loyola Nursing's Jorgia Connor has been honored for embodying Jesuit values in nursing education

Dean Lorna Finnegan sits at table and laughs with CARE Pathway students

Finnegan recognized in Crain's

Dean Lorna Finnegan was recognized as one of Chicago's 2024 Notable Leaders in Health Care by Crain's Chicago Business.

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Faculty honored for research

Loyola Nursing faculty were honored for research at the 2024 Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference.

A year on the job, a year of challenges, and the Year of the Nurse

Since she first chose to pursue a nursing career, Robin Olson (BSN ‘19) has wanted to work at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago

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Nowak receives MNRS early investigator award

Others from Loyola Nursing were honored at the annual conference.

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Challenging the status quo

The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing held its inaugural Inclusive Excellence Day on Sept. 26, 2023, highlighting Loyola Nursing's expanding emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Jasmine Mirabelli paints on a palette while seated in an art studio, wearing Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing scrubs among easels.

The Art Of Nursing

Jasmine Mirabelli uses artistic talent to express her passion for health care.

An audience in a nearly full auditorium listens as Loyola Nursing Dean Lorna Finnegan stands on the stage and speaks.

Palmer highlights research growth

The annual event drew its largest-ever attendance.

New pathways to new opportunities

Leaders from both Arrupe and Loyola Nursing met and developed the BSN Pathway program, with funding support from the Hearst Foundations. In Fall 2019, the program admitted its first students.

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DNP student named Tillman Scholar

Currie Tighe has been named a 2024 Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation.

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Reducing the stigma

Loyola Nursing hosted a documentary screening on opioid abuse.

Driving Change and Advancing Equity in Healthcare

Loyola DNP alum Re’Jahnique Matthews is building a career dedicated to advancing equity in healthcare.

Nursing alumna honored among women veterans

Diana Hackbarth participates in Illinois’ first all-woman veterans flight to Washington, D.C.

2022 Nursing Gift from Sisters of the Resurrection

Loyola Nursing receives $4M gift from local order of nuns

Sisters of the Resurrection establish endowment to support scholarships for nursing students from diverse backgrounds

Megan Ryan (BSN ’15) walks along a village path, holding hands with local children while participating in a global health experience.

Nursing career takes Loyola alumna around the globe

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Saban, Conway-Phillips honored

The Power of Nursing Leadership has honored two School of Nursing faculty: Karen Saban for her mentorship of nurse scientists and Regina Conway-Phillips for advancing health equity.

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Loyola Nursing ranks #31 in U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever ranking of undergraduate nursing programs

U.S. News & World Report ranks Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing's BSN program 31st (tied) out of 694 U.S. programs.

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Meet Founding Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence Dian Squire

Learn more about Dian Squire, his career, and his approach to tackling issues of diversity and racial equity on a university campus.

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The Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing name displayed on a clear glass door at the Health Sciences Campus

Preceptor Spotlight: Jarrod Georgacakis

A preceptor finds inspiration in his students

CARE Pathway students walk on Lake Shore Campus

'We believe in them'

CARE Pathway helps "students accomplish their dreams," donor says.

The keynote speaker at the 2024 Palmer Research Symposium

Palmer highlights evidence-based practice

The keynote speaker at the annual Palmer Research Symposium highlighted the importance of generating research to support evidence-based practice.

Graduating class of U.S. Navy nurses in 1968

Searching for the ‘unsung heroes’

Several retired faculty and a University archivist are seeking to honor Loyola Nursing military veterans by collecting their stories.

President's Medallion Winner: Marty McNaughton

Marty McNaughton started a group to teach students health literacy.

Keynote speaker at Inclusive Excellence Conference 2024

Transforming nursing education

Loyola Nursing's second annual Inclusive Excellence conference addressed challenges diverse nursing students and faculty face.

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Loyola Nursing senior receives state honor

Marty McNaughton was named the American Nurses Association-Illinois’ 2024 Student Nurse of the Year.

Dean elected to national board

This appointment reflects Dean Lorna Finnegan's commitment to creating more accessible pathways to nursing.

Loyola Nursing receives second HEED Award

The award is the latest national honor for the school’s Inclusive Excellence program.

'A model for transgender-affirming health care'

A National Institutes of Health grant is funding research behind the school’s “Trans*forming Care” program to educate nursing students on best practices for providing transgender and gender nonconforming care.

Loyola Nursing earns #26 ranking

The U.S. News & World Report ranking is the highest ever for Loyola’s BSN program.

Solving the puzzle of preterm birth

Alexandra Nowak's NIH-funded research addresses high rates of preterm birth among Black women.

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MNSON receives national award for inclusive excellence

The school's DEI initiatives have been called a "model" for other schools.

Ridosh to join AAN

Monique Ridosh is one of two Loyola faculty who will be inducted into the American Academy of Nursing.

ABSN opens doors for alum

Morgan Pifer said Loyola's ABSN track kickstarted her career in nursing.

ABSN grad pursues calling

A Loyola grad recalls her transformative journey as an ABSN student.

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Preceptors honored

Loyola Nursing preceptors connected with others performing the same vital work at a recent workshop and were honored at a reception following the event.

Graduates and faculty celebrate after Commencement 2024

Congratulations, Class of 2024!

The Class of 2024 included 225 students who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Bridgette Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN, a nurse scientist

Meet our 2024 commencement speaker

Bridgette Rice, a nurse scientist who studies vulnerable populations, will be the keynote speaker at Loyola Nursing's 2024 commencement ceremony.

Palmer keynote announced

Bernadette Melnyk, a youth mental health expert, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Ruth K. Palmer Symposium.

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Loyola Nursing launches new strategic plan

The five-year strategic plan prioritizes academic excellence, research, and diversity.

Insight into Diversity: Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award 2023

Nursing receives diversity award

Loyola Nursing has received a prestigious national honor that ranks its inclusive excellence efforts among the best nationwide.

Top 5% Nationally BSN. Ranked #31 in the Nation, US News and World Report, 2024

BSN maintains top status

Loyola Nursing placed 31st among undergraduate nursing programs nationwide, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

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President's Medallion Winner: Grace Nelson

Senior Grace Nelson said, "Loyola has helped me know how to talk to patients and let them know I'm going to be their advocate."

‘A healthcare hero’

The descendants of Helen Sundall Goyer, a 1923 nursing school grad who treated tuberculosis patients before contracting the disease herself, have established a scholarship fund for first-generation students.

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A nursing pioneer's legacy

Nursing pioneer Barbara Brodie, a 1957 graduate of the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, left a gift to the school that reflects her commitment to nurse education.