The University of Michigan School of Nursing’s Office of Professional Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Preceptor of the Year Awards. Presented annually, these awards recognize outstanding preceptors who demonstrate exceptional dedication to mentoring and supporting students as they prepare for advanced practice and leadership roles.Recipients are selected through student nominations and faculty evaluations that highlight excellence in teaching, guidance and professional role modeling.This year, six awards were presented in the following categories:Family… Read more
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
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