UVA School of Nursing

Rising fourth-year student Sarah Jun is spending her summer as a medic at Pine Island Camp, following in the footsteps of former UVA School of Nursing students in a tradition that dates back 15 years.

“Honestly, this has just been the best experience of my life. Maybe I can come back next summer, because I really would love to see these kids again and work with the staff again.”

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For decades, UVA School of Nursing alumni have advanced the nursing profession through exceptional leadership, innovation, research, and service. Each year, the Alumni Awards celebrate those whose contributions continue to shape the future of healthcare.

Today, we're honored to recognize Dr. Victoria L. Tiase, BSN '95, recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award, the School's highest alumni honor. A nationally recognized nurse informaticist, educator, and researcher, Dr. Tiase has dedicated her career to advancing healthcare through technology, innovation, and policy, helping shape the future of nursing and improving care for patients and clinicians alike.

Swipe through to learn more about Dr. Tiase's remarkable journey, then read her full story here: https://magazine.nursing.virginia.edu/alumni-awards-2025/2025-distinguished-alumni-award/.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tiase on this well-deserved recognition! 💙🧡

⏰ Two weeks left to apply!

The UVA School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship supports our nursing alumni pursuing graduate nursing education at ANY institution. If you're heading back to school this fall, don’t miss this opportunity.

Deadline: July 31 💙🧡
Apply here: https://virginiahsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9N6ms2OFNkcIV8x

Every year, the UVA School of Nursing Alumni Awards recognize graduates whose leadership, service, innovation, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the nursing profession and the communities they serve.

Today, we're proud to celebrate Tuyet Chuong, BSN '22, recipient of the Decade Award. Presented to an alumna/us who graduated within the past 10 years, this award honors early-career achievement and recognizes exceptional promise, leadership, and impact in nursing.

From advancing research in critical care and neuroprotection to serving her community and mentoring the next generation, Tuyet exemplifies the excellence and compassion that define UVA Nursing alumni.

Swipe through to learn more about Tuyet's journey, then read her full story here: https://magazine.nursing.virginia.edu/alumni-awards-2025/2025-decade-award/.

Please join us in congratulating Tuyet on this well-deserved recognition! 💙🧡

Meet ABSN student Jase Davis! Former high school football player, gym regular, and guitarist (with a soft spot for early-2000s acoustic nostalgia). Outdoors enthusiast who spends his downtime fishing at Ragged Mountain Reservoir or hiking the Shenandoah. Waynesboro native who grew up just over the mountain and set his sights on UVA as a kid—first falling for Grounds while tagging along to football, basketball, and baseball games with his uncle. Came to healthcare thinking “doctor,” but found his fit in nursing after exploring hands-on, patient-centered impact up close at his mentorship through the Shenandoah Valley Governor’s School. Vice president of UVA’s emerging chapter of the American Association of Men in Nursing and active in Shoes for Hope, connecting pediatric oncology patients with UVA basketball and fundraising through custom-painted game-day shoes. Accelerated BSN student who now thrives in his close-knit cohort, embracing the fast pace and strong sense of community.

UVA SCHOOL OF NURSING IN A WORD?
“Invested. The people here are invested in your success. The advisors know you, the professors listen to you, and there are people whose whole job is to make sure nursing students do well. You rarely walk into the building without seeing someone you know or someone saying hello. Even among the students, everyone understands that the program is hard, but we get through it by leaning on each other.”



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What a wonderful evening in Richmond celebrating the UVA School of Nursing community and 125 years of excellence! 💙🧡

Thank you to our alumni and friends who joined us for a night of connection and lifelong learning. As we honor this milestone anniversary, we're grateful for the generations of nurses who continue to shape the future of healthcare and strengthen the UVA Nursing legacy.

A special thank you to our alumni host, Cindi Colyer Allen (BSN '75), our speaker, Shelly Porter Smith (BSN ’99, DNP ’12), and Dean Baernholdt for helping make the evening so meaningful.

Alumni! This ones for you! 🧡💙

If you are headed back to school this fall (at any institution), make sure to apply for the 2026 Alumni Scholarship!

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What a wonderful weekend of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating the lifelong bonds of our School of Nursing community. 💙🧡

It was a joy to welcome back our alumni, especially those celebrating milestone reunion years ending in 1 and 6, and to honor the friendships, memories, and experiences that continue to connect generations of nurses.

As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, Reunion Weekend was a meaningful reminder that our greatest legacy is the people who carry the School's mission forward each day. Thank you to everyone who came home to celebrate with us. We can't wait to see you again!

The newest issue of Virginia Nursing Legacy is here!

Explore the work shaping nursing today, including new approaches to education, expanded care in the community, student-driven research, and a growing focus on wellbeing, as the School of Nursing celebrates 125 years and looks ahead to what comes next.

https://magazine.nursing.virginia.edu/

Yes, we were yelling at the screen! 📺

Seth McElroy, an alumnus and clinical instructor at the School of Nursing, turned a lifelong love of trivia into a Jeopardy! moment tonight, and we loved cheering him on. Well done, Seth!

‘Absolutely surreal’: Charlottesville nurse & UVA alum describes journey to Jeopardy! appearance UVA nurse Seth McElroy is making his debut on Jeopardy!, the culmination of years of hard work, resilience, and knowledge of a lot of very random facts.