When Maressa McNeill thinks back on the last 15 months, she’s amazed by everything she managed to accomplish. She completed the University of Florida College of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, all while commuting between Orlando and Gainesville, raising her young daughter and balancing her responsibilities…
National Nurses Week is May 6-12. This week, we celebrate the empathy, teamwork and excellence our nurses bring to patient care every day. The American Nurses Association’s 2026 theme, “The Power of Nurses,” recognizes the strength and influence nurses have in shaping health care and improving lives. To highlight that…
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated 10 years of its Jacksonville campus Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on April 30, highlighting a decade of expanded access to nursing education, workforce development and community impact across Northeast Florida. The event comes as the college also celebrates two…
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Class of 2026 during its spring Pinning and Recognition Ceremony, marking a milestone for graduates as they prepare to enter the profession as professional nurses. Sponsored by the College of Nursing Alumni Board, the annual ceremony…
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated a new tradition during spring commencement with its inaugural Florence Nightingale Doctoral Lamp Lighting Ceremony, honoring Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy graduates as they prepare for the next chapter of nursing leadership. Held as a symbolic recognition of advanced…
The 2026 Gator100 list, featuring some of the fastest-growing businesses led by University of Florida alumni, included companies headed by UF College of Nursing graduates, highlighting the college’s expanding influence in entrepreneurship and health care innovation. Established more than a decade ago by the UF Alumni Association, the Gator100…
By Carlos Medina On the wall in Michael Maymi’s office hangs a painting of a large red heart created by a young patient who knew they might not live long enough to grow up. The child passed away from cancer in 2014. “The mom told me they wanted me to…
The University of Florida College of Nursing is launching a transformative initiative designed to strengthen nurse education, expand workforce readiness and improve access to care across Florida and beyond. This work has been made possible by an $8.6 million gift from DeLuca Philanthropy, the largest in the college’s history. The…
By Carlos Medina The University of Florida College of Nursing raised a record $934,664.84 during this year’s Gator Nation Giving Day, more than four times the $203,000 raised the previous year. The total propelled the college to No. 3, up from No. 4 in 2025, for total dollars raised among…
The UF College of Nursing hosted an evening of hockey and community connection at the Jacksonville Icemen game on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The second annual Icemen event marked the first time the College of Nursing invited other UF Health Science Center colleges to participate, expanding the reach and impact…
