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Faculty and students from the College of Nursing attended the 50th Midwest Nursing Research Society Conference, where they embodied this year's theme of innovating and inspiring the future of nursing.

Read more about the awards and achievements our faculty and students earned during this historic event: https://rsh.md/43cXM6w.

Celebrating his 25-year Rush Medical College reunion, Eric Feldman, MD ’01, and his wife, Dayna, recently established an endowed scholarship fund to take some pressure off students as Rush prepares them to become excellent physicians.

Giving Back to Help the Next Generation of Medical Students Dr. Eric Feldman’s grandparents financially supported his education at Rush Medical College. Now, his family is establishing an endowed scholarship fund to help others.

🎓 The countdown to commencement is on. Get to know the honorary participants for our 2026 ceremony.

Learn more about the speakers at: https://www.rushu.rush.edu/student-life/student-affairs/rush-university-commencement.

Pressure makes diamonds — and Rush University is adapting to meet the moment. Amid changes in the health care landscape, Rush University leaders remain committed to what matters most: our students, faculty and mission.

A Vision for the Future of Academic Health Care Rush University leaders adapt with purpose to uncover new opportunities to build a stronger, more resilient future for health care.

When faced with a serious diagnosis or ICU stay, patients and their families need more than medical care — they need meaning, hope and support. That’s where Rush’s Transforming Chaplaincy comes in. For 10 years, with support from generous donors, the groundbreaking program in the Rush University College of Health Sciences has advanced research-informed spiritual care so patients and families receive compassionate support when it matters most.

Celebrating 10 Years of Transforming Chaplaincy Rush University College of Health Sciences program is a national leader in advancing spiritual care through research.

Rush University is excited to announce that Ted W. Love, MD, former CEO of Global Blood Therapeutics, will serve as this year’s honorary speaker for its 54th Commencement Ceremony on May 2.

‌Love has a long and distinguished career in the biopharmaceutical industry. He led Global Blood Therapeutics from a pre-clinical startup into a multinational commercial business, and introduced a first-of-its-kind treatment for sickle cell disease.

Ted W. Love, MD Named Rush University Commencement Speaker Immediate Past Chair of BIO and Former CEO of GBT, will speak to graduating students on May 2

🌟 Rush University continues to shine in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate School Rankings. The College of Nursing ranks No. 3 nationally in the Doctor of Nursing Practice category, with six DNP specialties in the top four. Four College of Health Sciences programs also earned top marks, including two in the top 10, and Rush Medical College was recognized among the nation’s best in research.

View the 2026 rankings at https://rsh.md/4svuE4M.

On Certified Nurses Day, we’re celebrating the newest cohort in Rush University College of Nursing’s Clinical Nurse Leader master’s program. These future certified nurses are building the skills to lead care coordination, strengthen quality and safety efforts and improve patient outcomes. Join us in recognizing the next generation of nursing leaders.

The fifth Trainee Research Day at Rush is officially in the books. The day was jam-packed with cutting-edge research, celebrations and learning. Our trainees showcased the curiosity and dedication that drive innovative research at Rush. We can’t wait to see how their work continues to shape the future of health care.

Read more about Trainee Research Day at https://www.rushu.rush.edu/news/rush-university-holds-fifth-annual-trainee-research-day.

Medical Students Bring Heart Screenings to Food Pantries The weekly clinics uncover health concerns and offer support

For nearly 50 years, Diane Howard, PhD, MPH, FACHE, has shaped the future of health care — building one of the nation’s top-ranked Health Systems Management programs, mentoring future leaders, and blazing a trail for diversity and inclusion. As she prepares to retire, Howard’s legacy will endure through a new career and leadership center in her honor. Learn more about Howard’s journey.

Empowering the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders Diane Howard, PhD, MPH, FACHE, demonstrates a decades-long commitment to helping students find and pursue their passions.

Rush University’s Warm Threads Initiative is targeting unmet needs and teaching students how to crochet for vulnerable populations. As they give back to the community, the students are also able to unwind.

“There’s a lot less thinking involved, and you kind of just get into a flow state,” JP Arios, Rush Medical College student, says. “People recognize that when you’re in a flow state, you’re more relaxed. Especially with medical school, you’re constantly thinking of so many different things — what’s coming up, what you have to do and what you didn’t do.”

Read more at: https://rsh.md/4kt6HIG.

Top in Illinois. The MSN Nursing Leadership: Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) program is ranked No. 9 nationally in the 2026 U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs — and it's the only top 10 program in Illinois. This recognition reflects our commitment to preparing nurses for impactful clinical leadership roles.

Learn more at: https://rsh.md/4q7FuN0

Rush University’s Men in Nursing brought home hardware for the third consecutive year and fourth time overall at the American Association for Men in Nursing conference. Faculty advisors and members of the group reflect on all they have accomplished and how mentorship is paving the way for future generations of nurses.

“I have all these people that are helping me, providing me with leadership, supervision and guidance in what I want to do. I’m trying to help people who are newer in the organization in my own way,” said Mateo Rey, student vice president of Men in Nursing.

Read more at https://rsh.md/4swkUZ3.

We’re pleased to share that Jason Turner, PhD, has been appointed dean of the College of Health Sciences. Turner has served as interim dean since early 2024, overseeing 10 academic departments. Many of the college’s programs are recognized among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.

Jason Turner, PhD, MAE, Appointed Dean of College of Health Sciences Turner has served as interim dean since 2024, overseeing 10 academic departments and leading development of a five-year strategic plan