Alumni Recognition

CONAA Honors Two UK College of Nursing Alumni

Oct 21, 2022

Two outstanding UK College of Nursing Alumni were honored at the College of Nursing Alumni Association luncheon on October 14. Dr. Jake Higgins was the recipient of the First Decade Award and Ms. Delanor Manson was the recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus Award. Dr. Higgins received a BSN in 2012 and a PhD in 2019 from UK and is currently an assistant professor in the College of Nursing as well as nurse scientist with UK HealthCare.

Why I Give - Dr. Dianna Weaver

Aug 16, 2022

“I give because it is a privilege—a way to support others in their pursuit of a career that gave me so much. I love being a nurse; it has given me purpose, fulfillment, and opportunities in life that I could have never imagined.

Answering the Call: UK Grads Step Up Amidst Nursing Shortage

May 31, 2022

Recent UK College of Nursing graduates Marquiana Porcena, Kent Brouwer, Claire-Marie Hall and Ronald Duerr pictured in front of Chandler Hospital. Arden Barnes | UK Photo It's no secret – Kentucky needs more nurses.

Nursing Grad, ROTC Cadet Turns Heartbreak Into Triumph

Dec 22, 2021

Yuri Maisel in uniform at Buell Armory. Pete Comparoni | UK Photo. COVID-19 has taught us many things, including the power of nurses. Yuri Maisel is graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Nursing with the determination to show others the kind of care she knows can make a difference.

A nurse in every school

Mar 16, 2021

Pictured above is UK College of Nursing alumni and 2019 Kentucky Nurse of the Year Eva Stone, DNP, APRN Many of us can remember a time when every school—elementary, middle and high school— had a school nurse who looked after students during the school day. School nurses cared for sick children and tended to playground scrapes and bruises. But after decades of budget cuts and changes in Medicaid funding, many schools have lost their nurses.

College of Nursing alumni receive 2021 Lyman T. Johnson awards

Feb 2, 2021

Pictured above left to right are Danielle Duncan (BSN 2020), Delanor Manson (BSN 1978) Congratulations to University of Kentucky College of Nursing alumni Danielle Duncan and Kentucky Nurses Association Delanor Manson for receiving the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence awards, respectively.

'Fabulous 5' honored by College of Nursing

Sep 16, 2020

With deep gratitude and appreciation for leading change, the University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to honor the first African American graduates in each of its nursing degree programs. These “Fabulous 5” graduates are trailblazers at the College of Nursing—each going on to excel and affect change in nursing and healthcare. In the fight for equity and racial justice, the Fab 5 are an inspiration for future generations of all students of color.

UK CON honors outstanding alumni with Dean's Puma Award

Sep 16, 2020

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to announce a new honor to recognize some of the college’s many outstanding alumni—the Dean’s Puma Award for Alumni Excellence.

UK CON inducts 2020 Hall of Fame class

Sep 11, 2020

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to welcome its 4th Hall of Fame of Class, joining an exemplary group of distinguished and highly-accomplished UK CON alumni.

UK CON Alumni named Dean of University of Utah College of Nursing

Jun 15, 2020

Marla De Jong, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Colonel (Ret.), a UK College of Nursing alumni and lifelong leader in the field of nursing, has been named dean of the University of Utah College of Nursing effective August 17. De Jong will oversee the undergraduate and graduate programs of the college, with a focus on interdisciplinary teaching, research, clinical practice, and service.

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