Now is the time for the University of Michigan School of Nursing
Since 1891, the University of Michigan School of Nursing has advanced health for all by educating and developing nurses and other professionals as leaders, generating and applying knowledge, and serving individuals, communities and populations.
Today, more than 14,000 alumni serve in hospitals, research laboratories and boardrooms around the world where they deliver life-saving care, develop new therapies and lead health care institutions to better solutions. Our nurses do not just touch millions of lives — they transform them.
Vision
Our vision for the future is to expand this reach to become the world’s leading source of high-impact research, evidence and education that will develop the knowledge and nurses necessary to address health care’s biggest challenges and provide health for all. Reaching this vision will require transformation.
Campaign Priorities
The Look to Michigan campaign focuses on four key priorities that will shape the future of nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Each priority is designed to address the urgent challenges facing health care and ensure that Michigan nurses remain at the forefront of providing solutions.
Provide Student Support
- Increase scholarships and financial aid to remove barriers for undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students.
- Support Ph.D. students to build a pipeline of future nurse educators and address the nationwide faculty shortage.
Attract and Retain Faculty
- Establish new endowed professorships and other faculty funds to recruit and retain top nursing educators and researchers.
- Increase faculty resources and infrastructure to support a growing student population and high-quality teaching.
Expand Access to Key Programs
- Advance research in critical areas such as health equity, symptom science and big data for global impact.
- Expand global health initiatives to provide students with valuable learning opportunities and broaden perspectives.
Expand Critical Facilities
- Upgrade and expand classrooms, labs and student spaces to accommodate growing enrollment and foster innovation.
- Equip high-tech labs and create state-of-the-art learning environments to prepare students for modern health care challenges.
What Sets Us Apart: Shaping The Future
At the University of Michigan School of Nursing, we are not just educating nurses — we are shaping the future of health care. Our reputation as a top-ranked institution is built on a foundation of excellence in education, groundbreaking research and a commitment to innovation. Our graduates become leaders not only in health care, but also in business, government and beyond — driving change and improving lives on a global scale.
Top 10 Nursing School
- Consistently ranked among the top 10 nursing schools by U.S. News & World Report (2026), we are recognized for academic rigor and excellence in nursing education.
- With over 130 years of experience, our network of more than 14,000 alumni spans the globe, making significant impacts in health care and beyond.
World-class faculty and education
- With more than 100 nationally recognized faculty members — over half of whom actively practice in clinical settings — our students learn directly from experts addressing today’s most pressing health care challenges.
Our state-of-the-art Clinical Learning Center, equipped with advanced simulation suites and skills labs, ensures students are fully prepared for real-world experiences.
Top Groundbreaking research
- As pioneers in health equity, big data, health systems and symptom science, our faculty lead transformative research locally and globally. These high-impact discoveries enhance patient care and improve health outcomes around the world.
A Transformational Opportunity: Naming the U-M School of Nursing
Naming the University of Michigan School of Nursing is a choice to invest in the school’s continued and expanded ability to shape health care and change lives in the U.S. and around the globe.
