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Diane Treat Jacobson

Diane Treat-Jacobson, PhD, RN, FAHA, MSVM, FAAN, who served at the forefront of cardiovascular nursing advocating for earlier detection and innovative treatment options for patients suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD), passed away Sept. 3.

US News BSN ranking 9

The University of Minnesota ranked No. 9 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 ranking of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs. The publication ranked nearly 670 programs this year. 

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The Center for Nursing Equity and Excellence (CNEE) is hosting the Minnesota Nursing Workforce Summit Nov. 5.

Blanket Ceremony

The University of Minnesota School of Nursing received the 2026 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine. 

Welcomenursingprofession2026

Sophomore students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program from the Minneapolis and Rochester campuses and first-year Master of Nursing (MN) students were welcomed into the nursing profession at a ceremony on Sept. 11 at Coffman Theater.

Special Olympics volunteers

When the Special Olympics USA Games brought more than 3,000 athletes to the University of Minnesota campus in June, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students stepped up alongside local healthcare volunteers to deliver essential care.

Summer Institute 2026

The Summer Institute in Adolescent Health Partnering with Purpose: Enhancing Adolescent Communication and Trust in a Digital Age explored how to partner with adolescents on their health through strength-based communication and trust-centered approaches, June 28-30 in West St. Paul.

State Fair 2025

Three nurse-led teams will be conducting research at this year’s Minnesota State Fair, which runs Aug. 27-Sept. 7.

Siobhan McMahon

Professor Siobhan McMahon, PhD, MPH, GNP-BC, FGSA, School of Nursing Foundation Research Professor, was named a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA).

mary whipple

Assistant Professor Mary Whipple, PhD, RN, PHN, FSVM, FAHA, was named the 2026-2027 Fesler-Lampert Chair in Aging Studies by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation.