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Kelsey Lynch shows off her MS4MS sign.
University

Med Staff scholarship empowers Kelsey Lynch to change careers in pursuit of her passion for patient care

The Medical Staff for Medical Students scholarship enabled Kelsey Lynch to freely pursue the field she was most passionate about: internal medicine.

Graduates in regalia at Commencement
University

'You Have Earned that Future. Now You Must Seize It'

Rush University celebrates its graduates at 50th Commencement Ceremony

Text graphic - Rush Medical College 2022 Awards Ceremony
University

Rush Medical College Announces 2022 Award Recipients

Student honorees selected by faculty, staff and classmates were recognized at the annual Awards Ceremony and Commencement Banquet

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Research

New Funding Strengthens Planetary Health Education at Rush University

The President’s Collaborative Research Award winner will empower health professionals as leaders in planetary health - balancing the needs of humans and natural systems

Close-up of a Rush University diploma held by a graduate wearing commencement robes
University

Rush University To Celebrate 50th Commencement

April 30 ceremony will be first in-person commencement since 2019

Exterior view of Rush Tower building
Health Equity

First Health Equity Research Scholars Chosen

Three Rush University faculty members were selected as award recipients through the inaugural RBIHE Health Equity Research Scholars Program

Melinda Earle, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

College of Nursing Program Director Named Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership

Melinda Earle will be recognized at annual meeting in San Antonio

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University

Restorative Justice: Indigenous Practice Plays a Role in Medical Training

As board members of the Restorative Justice Initiative at Rush University, Olivia Negris and Sam Steinhall help their fellow medical students reflect, connect and build community

U.S. News - Best Grad Schools - Doctor of Nursing Practice - 2023
Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

Rush University Shines in Latest U.S. News Rankings

Rush's reputation for excellence is reinforced by U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools rankings

Jie Li, PhD, RRT
COVID-19

Pioneering Respiratory Therapist Tirelessly Propels COVID-19 Research

One of China’s first respiratory therapists, Jie Li, PhD, RRT has been a leading contributor to the scientific research on safe, effective respiratory care during the pandemic