As the seasons begin to change, one of my favorite traditions at the University of Louisville School of Nursing is reconnecting with our alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends. This time of year reminds us that while our community spans generations and locations across Kentucky and beyond, we are united by a shared commitment to nursing, leadership and service.
As President of the University of Louisville School of Nursing Alumni Council, I am honored to reflect on the wonderful year we shared in 2025. From our inaugural Raise Some L event and successful gatherings such as Trivia Night, preceptor appreciation events, and our football tailgate, to supporting students through opportunities like the International Service-Learning Program (ISLP) and providing speakers for Convocation, it was a year filled with meaningful connections, celebration, and support for our School of Nursing.
A University of Louisville School of Nursing researcher has received a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 award to advance efforts aimed at reducing the financial and legal challenges faced by people affected by cancer.
Few people know the UofL School of Nursing from as many perspectives as Dr. Rosalie Mainous. After earning her BSN as a working nurse, she went on to serve as a faculty member, administrator, researcher and mentor before being named emerita professor. Along the way, she helped shape nursing education, led groundbreaking research and built a career that would take her to some of the nation's top nursing leadership roles.
Just a few years ago, the University of Louisville School of Nursing set out to build something new. This summer, that vision reached a major milestone.
The School of Nursing is proud to announce the inaugural edition of its annual magazine. This first issue highlights inspiring student, alumni, faculty, and staff stories from the past year while showcasing exciting program updates, achievements, and milestones across the UofL Nursing community.
We invite you to explore the magazine and celebrate the people and accomplishments that continue to shape the future of nursing.
After earning her BSN from the University of Louisville School of Nursing in 2019, Ashley Stadelman returned to campus with a new purpose: helping shape the next generation of nurses.
The spaces we learn and work in shape more than we often realize. They influence how we feel, how we connect, and how we show up each day.
At the UofL School of Nursing, creating that kind of thoughtful environment doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of intentional work. And much of that work is led by Lauren Kelly.
There has never been a better time to be a Cardinal Nurse. With over 50 years of education excellence, the School of Nursing is leading the way with a solid foundation of experience and institutional knowledge. This expertise is paving the way for continued growth of the nursing profession through multiple initiatives, such as the active planning of the new Health Sciences Building and dramatically expanding the reach of nurse education to rural Kentucky.
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 was especially active, with record attendance at our annual Trivia Night, a well-attended Mahjong alumni event in Owensboro, preceptor appreciation events in Louisville and Owensboro, a networking social at Ten20 Brewery, and finals week donuts to encourage and support our nursing students.