The University of Louisville School of Nursing proudly celebrates the establishment of the Dr. Paulette F. Adams Endowed Faculty Award, a meaningful investment in the continued growth and excellence of its faculty.

Created by Dr. Paulette Adams—a founding faculty member, former interim dean, and dedicated leader—the endowed award reflects her lifelong commitment to advancing nursing education and strengthening the academic community she helped build.

When pursuing a degree, school becomes the focus. Between classes, assignments and preparing for exams, its difficult not to let your whole world orbit around education. For undergraduate nursing student Easton Lotus (also known as E), her world orbits not only around her nursing studies, but also her college softball career.

We caught up with Lotus to ask her about her experiences in the nursing program and as a UofL student-athlete.

At the School of Nursing, we are all about nurses, but it takes a village behind the scenes to provide a seamless education experience. One such look behind the curtain and you'll meet Ja'Vaughn Langford, a staff member of the finance team. Langford's ability to be detail-oriented and wildly creative (outside finance) makes her a unique and valuable addition to the Nursing team.

Thanks to generous support from Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA), several University of Louisville students are gaining hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to serve the hardworking backside workers of the horse racing industry at the Kentucky Racing Hea

Congratulations to the following students for receiving scholarship funding from the Sigma Theta Tau - Iota Zeta Chapter:

• Michelle Baxter: $500 to conduct her dissertation
• Joelle Hirst: $500 to present her work at MNRS in St. Louis this year
• Mifleh Al Araydeh: $250 to present his work at MNRS in St. Louis this year

Happy New Year, Cardinal Nurses!

2025’s Successes

The University of Louisville School of Nursing Alumni Council continues to strengthen connections among alumni, support current students, and celebrate our vibrant nursing community. This spring, we are excited to offer several opportunities to engage with the School of Nursing, including our annual Trivia Night, Women's Basketball Outing and Preceptor Appreciation events in both Owensboro and Louisville, as well as upcoming Alumni Council meetings.