Bedford Falls Foundation awards school $2.2 million
The Bedford Falls Foundation — DAF made a $2.2 million gift to the School of Nursing to support prelicensure nursing scholarships and a student success program. The funding will establish a scholarship for junior and senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing students with unmet financial need, awarding $1.8 million over four years. Each year, 60 students will receive scholarships and will be recognized as Conway Scholars.
Pretti leaves legacy as caring mentor, preceptor
As a nurse at the VA, Alex Pretti served as a preceptor to students at the University of Minnesota. The school established the Alex Pretti Nursing Scholarship in response to those wishing to honor Pretti and with the support of the Pretti family. Driven by strong community support, total funds raised have surpassed $162,000.
Connie White Delaney Dean’s Leadership Chair to ensure school’s exceptional leadership
To ensure the School of Nursing remains a hub for exceptional leadership, the Development team is actively raising funds for an endowed dean’s chair — in advance of Dean Connie White Delaney’s eventual retirement.
Give to the Max Day raises nearly $38,000 to support nursing students
A total of 45 University of Minnesota alumni and friends donated $37,849 to the Nursing Alumni Scholarship fund during Give to the Max Day 2025. For the 2025-26 academic year, 20 students received support from the Nursing Alumni Scholarship fund.
