UK College of Nursing Alumni & Philanthropy

05/27/2026

A big thank you to the nursing alumni who joined us at Poppy & Pomelo for a Nurses Week evening of candle making, conversation, and connection! 🕯️💙

It was so much fun catching up, sharing stories from across the profession, and dreaming up ideas for future alumni events. We loved spending the evening with you and can’t wait to gather again soon!

04/23/2026

🌍 This One Day for UK, help students go global. Service-learning in global health “fosters deep learning, meaningful engagement, and intercultural humility that is difficult to simulate in a classroom,” says Dr. Hartley Feld, PhD, MSN.

Through the Go Global Education Abroad Fund, students gain hands-on experiences that shape their worldview, build empathy, and help them realize they truly belong in global healthcare spaces. As Dr. Feld shares, “Having access to these opportunities is key to shaping our worldview, developing empathy, and building solidarity with our communities.”

💙 Your gift today opens doors for future nurses to learn, serve, and lead around the world.

04/16/2026

CON Alumni, this one’s for you 💙✨

Join us for CONnect & Unwind: A Nurses Week Social—an evening to relax, reconnect, and celebrate you. Think candle making 🕯️, small bites 🍴, and good conversation with fellow nurses who just get it.

📍 Poppy & Pomelo
🗓️ Tuesday, May 12 | 6–8 PM
🎟️ Free event (registration required)

Spots are limited, so don’t wait—grab yours soon! Link’s in bio 🔗

09/10/2025

🎉 Nursing Alumni — Let’s Kick Off Homecoming Weekend Together! 🎉

Join us for a relaxed evening of connection, good food, and celebration at our College of Nursing Alumni Homecoming Weekend Kickoff!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Goodwood Restaurant, Lexington KY

What’s Included:
🍽 Dinner buffet + dessert (on us!)
🍹 One complimentary drink ticket (21+)
🕔 Come-and-go format — drop in when you can

Bring your classmates, bring your family — everyone’s welcome. Just be sure to register each attendee so we have enough food for everyone.

🔗 Register now via link in bio or visit: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/f44kS177/g/WvFv952Ge8/nursing-alumni-homecoming-weekend-kickoff-5a4kHs7xr2j/overview

05/22/2025

Was it when you realized you had no more clinical check-offs? Or when you received your nursing pin? When you worked your first shift as an RN?

🎓🩺Let’s hear those post-grad glow-up moments in the comment section! 👇

Finish the sentence: “I knew I wasn’t a nursing student anymore when_________.”

05/12/2025

Hey CON Alumni! We want to take you (and your family) out to the ballgame!!

Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 1:30 p.m. Registration link in profile ⚾️ Sign up required

Join fellow UK College of Nursing alumni and families for a fun-filled afternoon as we cheer on the Lexington Legends vs. High Point Rockers! Enjoy great views from the Hick’s & Funsinn Stables section, buffet-style ballpark food, private restrooms, and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe.

Cost is $10 per person and includes admission and food. A cash bar will be available.

Space is limited — please register by June 9th.

Questions? Contact Brittany Fiero at [email protected].

02/07/2025

Then and Now: A Legacy of Leadership ✨From those who broke barriers to the graduates stepping into their future, we honor the commitment, passion, and excellence that define nursing. Happy Black History Month!

💙Visit our bio to hear first-hand from CON’s Fabulous Five - the first African American graduates in each of our nursing degree programs.

10/11/2024

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Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Makowski and Dr. Treven Back on their 1st place winning poster at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association Conference! The poster is titled “Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa.”

04/26/2024

Join us in celebrating Matt Eubank BSN, RN, a beacon of excellence, empathy, and service in the healthcare world. Not only is he an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate, but also a dedicated 1st Lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard positively impacting future nurses in our community. Truly, a star shining bright in healthcare!
🌟 Link to his interview in the bio.

04/15/2024

Legacy and Lunch! On Friday, we had a wonderful time connecting some of our amazing alumni with current nursing students during UK’s Black Alumni Reunion Weekend.

Special thanks to all who attended and supported our event! 💙