News Archive

With as many students and faculty active in education, practice, policy and research as we have at GW Nursing, it can be difficult to capture all of their stories. These are just some examples of the work going on here — work done by dedicated students and top-tier faculty alike — that help this school continue to grow and flourish.

New GW Nursing Dean Brings Innovative Research, Extensive Teaching Experience to GW

September 20, 2022

Mei R. Fu, an internationally recognized nurse scientist, researcher and educator, has been named dean of the George Washington University’s School of Nursing.

The Soft Side of Nursing

July 29, 2022

Sarah Palmer comes from a family of nurses – mom, aunts, cousins.

Staff Excellence Awards 2022

July 12, 2022

On May 11, the faculty and staff of the GW School of Nursing met for a lunchtime event in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the Dean’s Excellence Awards.

Faculty Excellence Awards 2022

July 11, 2022

On May 11, the faculty and staff of the GW School of Nursing met for a lunchtime event in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the Dean’s Excellence Awards.

Joyce Knestrick traveled to Slovenia as Fulbright Specialist

July 9, 2022

When choosing a nominee for the Fullbright Specialist, it was imperative that the candidate was someone who could provide expert client care with the experience

Students organized successful blood drive with INOVA Hospital

GW Nursing students and faculty on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn answer classmates call to donate blood
July 9, 2022

GW Nursing students and faculty on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus in Ashburn answer classmates call to donate blood

Angela Novas - AGPCNP alumna - Chief Medical Officer at Hospice Foundation of America

July 9, 2022

When Angela Novas, M.S.N.'14, was assigned to work at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C. 32 years ago, she could have never imagined that she would

Suzan Ulrich becomes next director of nurse-midwifery education at GW Nursing

July 9, 2022

For almost 40 years, Suzan Ulrich, DrPH, MSN, CNM, FACNM, has worked as a nurse-midwife involved in both practice and education.

Shelley Strowman begins one-year visiting faculty appointment as biostatistician

July 9, 2022

Shelley Strowman, Ph.D., has decided to take her talents to the GW School of Nursing where she plans to continue providing statistical support on nursing resear

GW Nursing Students Help to Rescue Injured Hiker in Shenandoah National Park

July 9, 2022

A sunny, cool day on the White Oak Canyon Trail in the Shenandoah National Park going up a steep incline to the waterfalls was somewhat strenuous

Tarnisha Hemphill joins GW Nursing as full-time faculty in nurse-midwifery track

July 9, 2022

Tarnisha Hemphill, D.N.P., CNM, a longtime advocate of improving prenatal care access to underserved populations with health disparities

Yvette Conyers joins GW Nursing as full-time clinical faculty for B.S.N. program

July 9, 2022

For Yvette Conyers, D.N.P., M.S., RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, nursing not only provides her an avenue to improve the lives of others but to cultivate community