Orange and blue filled the halls of the University of Florida College of Nursing on May 11 as faculty and staff celebrated the inaugural Gator Nurses Day during National Nurses Week. Wearing Gator Nurses Day T-shirts, members of the college gathered for photos, shared laughs in the lobby and took…
For Gator Nurses Day on Monday, incoming Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing students at the University of Florida College of Nursing reflected on the moments, people and experiences that led them to nursing. Held during National Nurses Week, Gator Nurses Day celebrates the students, faculty, staff and alumni who…
As the nation recognizes National Nurses Week, the University of Florida College of Nursing is highlighting the evolving role of nurses and the responsibility of preparing the next generation of the profession. For faculty like Associate Professor Jennifer Dungan, PhD, MSN, BSN, that responsibility carries both opportunity and weight.
Brooke Landess, a recent Traditional BSN graduate, remembered the quiet hum of medical equipment in her grandparents’ home, an early introduction to what it meant to care for others. Long before entering a hospital as a nursing student, she learned how to listen, anticipate needs and provide comfort during uncertain…
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…
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 University of Florida College of Nursing will host the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free community event marking the college’s 70th anniversary celebration.
