The University of Michigan School of Nursing today welcomed Allison R. Webel, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, as its 10th Dean, ushering in a new chapter of leadership for one of the nation's top nursing schools.A nationally recognized nurse scientist, educator, and academic leader, Dean Webel joins U-M from the University of Washington School of Nursing, where she served as Associate Dean for Research & Innovation. Her distinguished career has focused on improving health outcomes and quality of life for people living with chronic conditions, advancing healthy aging, and fostering interdisciplinary and… Read more
With deep gratitude and admiration, the University of Michigan School of Nursing recognizes the extraordinary leadership and enduring legacy of Dean Patricia D. Hurn. Over the past decade, her vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence have shaped the School in ways that will resonate for generations.Appointed in 2016, Dean Hurn brought to Michigan a distinguished career as a scientist, educator, and national leader in academic health research. Internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on stroke and brain injury, she has also been a champion of interdisciplinary… Read more
Joseph Hansen arrived at 400 N. Ingalls St. in May 2026 carrying a piece of history from the day he entered the world.More than 74 years after taking his first breath in the building, then known as St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Mr. Hansen returned with a copy of the hospital bill from his birth on October 22, 1951.The total charge: $135.More than 70 years later, that document helped Mr. Hansen reconnect with the very place where his life began.Now, as a Delta Air Lines flight attendant, Mr. Hansen found himself back in Ann Arbor after an unexpected flight diversion. While working a flight from… Read more
This spring marks another milestone for the University of Michigan School of Nursing as the Michigan Maternity Care Traineeship Program continues to grow.Seven MiMAT scholars graduated this year, representing the program’s largest cohort to date. As they step into the next phase of their careers, these future nurse-midwives are preparing to serve communities where maternal health care is needed most.Building on last year’s inaugural graduating class, this year’s cohort reflects the continued impact of a program designed to expand the maternity care workforce and improve access to health care… Read more
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