YSN Celebrates Inauguration of 24th President Maurie McInnis, Embracing Tradition and Vision for the Future
Tue, 04/08/2025
Tradition and legacy, pomp and circumstance, met and melded on Sunday, April 6, when hundreds of students, faculty, and staff celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Maurie McInnis as Yale University’s 24th president.
YSN faculty and Dean Azita Emami joined the official academic procession that began at...
Making Waves in Cognitive Disease Prevention: World-Renowned Neuroscientist to Lead YSN’s New Center for Aging Well
Tue, 03/25/2025
World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Miia Kivipelto, MD, PhD is joining the Yale School of Nursing (YSN) faculty as the Rodman Family endowed professor of gerontology. She will also be leading YSN’s innovative new Center for Aging Well, set to open its doors later this year.
“The launch of the Center...
Dr. Martha Swartz Receives Prestigious NAPNAP Loretta C. Ford Award for Outstanding Contributions to Pediatric Healthcare
Mon, 03/17/2025
YSN faculty member Martha (Marty) Swartz, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, FAAN recently added the Loretta C. Ford Distinguished Nurse Practitioner Award to her long list of professional accolades.
The Ford Award is bestowed by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in recognition of a member...
Transforming Conflict: YSN's Loretta Ross Discusses the Power of 'Calling In' on PBS’ “Amanpour & Co.”
Wed, 03/12/2025
Well known reproductive and human rights activist Loretta Ross, who is currently a YSN visiting associate professor this academic year, was recently interviewed by Michel Martin on PBS’ widely viewed “Amanpour & Co.” television show.
Ross discussed many of the key concepts in her new book, “...
Yale School of Nursing Faculty Participate in Xiangya School of Nursing's 110th Anniversary and 23rd Annual Chia Family Health Fellowship Conference
Fri, 02/21/2025
By Megan J. Allen MSN, APRN, FNP-C
In December 2024, Yale School of Nursing (YSN) faculty members Drs. Xiaomei Cong, LaRon Nelson, Zhao Ni, and Joanne DeSanto Iennaco traveled to Changsha, China, to celebrate the 110th anniversary of Xiangya Medical Education. Hosted by the Xiangya School of...
Yale School of Nursing Strengthens Partnership with the University of São Paulo
Wed, 02/05/2025
By Megan J. Allen MSN, APRN, FNP-C
In December 2024, Professor and Assistant Dean for Research Xuehong Zhang from the Yale School of Nursing (YSN) embarked on a pivotal trip to Brazil to strengthen academic and research collaborations with the University of São Paulo (USP). Professor Zhang also...
Yale School of Nursing Kicks Off 2025 Global Collaborative Series: "Aligning Advanced Practice Nursing with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals"
Fri, 01/24/2025
By Megan J. Allen MSN, APRN, FNP-C
On January 22nd, the Yale School of Nursing’s Office of Global Affairs and Planetary Health proudly launched the 2025 global collaborative series, “Aligning Advanced Practice Nursing with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” This...
Community Champions: Care in Action
Mon, 01/13/2025
At Yale School of Nursing (YSN), we believe that our mission of better health for all people should start right here, in our community. Students gain hands-on experience in local clinical rotations, vaccine clinics, and volunteer programs, while faculty provide healthcare services to underserved...
Q&A with Yale School of Nursing’s Community Scholars
Mon, 01/13/2025
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, advanced practice nurses play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. They enhance access to healthcare, particularly in underserved and rural areas, and contribute to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
In this Q&A...
Andrew Wallach ’80 on what inspires him about Yale School of Nursing
Mon, 01/13/2025
Andrew Wallach, co-chair of the Yale College Class of 1980’s 45th reunion gift campaign and chair of the Dean’s Leadership Council at Yale School of Nursing (YSN), has been a passionate advocate of YSN. When we asked him why, his answers point to the heart of Yale’s mission: education and service...
