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RUSH University Students Graduate, Ready to Achieve Their Purpose

RUSH University’s 51st Commencement Ceremony highlights the important role every health care worker plays in their community

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Growing Men’s Representation in Nursing

Men comprise less than 10% of the nursing workforce — but the faculty and students leading the RUSH Men in Nursing organization are working to change that

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RUSH University's Division of Student Affairs Wins 2023 Ellucian Impact Award for Innovation

RUSH was one of only eight recipients who received the distinction

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Awards, Rankings and Recognitions

RUSH University Shines as a Top-Ranked Institution in the Best Graduate Schools Rankings

RUSH’s reputation for excellence is reinforced by top-tier U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools rankings

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RUSH College of Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings in Best Graduate Schools Rankings

U.S. News & World Report 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools rankings reinforce RUSH's reputation for nursing excellence, with a No. 1 position and seven more programs in the top 5

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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood Named RUSH University Commencement Speaker

A registered nurse and co-founder of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, Underwood will keynote RUSH’s 51st commencement ceremony on April 29

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Preparing Future Health Care Professionals for Climate Change Leadership

Professor Andrew Garman is celebrated by RUSH's Environmental Sustainability Team as a future-thinking, change-making, global collaborator

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College of Nursing Associate Professor Named to 2023 Class of AWHONN Fellows

Urmeka Jefferson, PhD, RN, was selected by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses in recognition of her contributions to the health of women and newborn babies

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It’s a Match! RUSH Medical Students Take Next Step in Medical Careers

Students gathered with family and friends on March 17 for Match Day celebration

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Very Well: Student Group Promotes Wellness

Leaders of the RUSH University Student Wellness Association talk about the organization, the importance of wellness and some of their favorite stress-reduction tools