Spring 2026 Dean’s Newsletter

 Collage of campus and graduation moments: students at a table, holding a diploma and wearing regalia, presenting research posters, standing for photos, and attending a lecture in a classroom.

Alicia Hutchings, PhD, RN, CNE

Alicia HutchingsInterim Dean's Bio

Greetings from the College of Nursing!

Interim Dean Alicia Hutchings, PhD, RN, CNE, welcomes you to learn about the great work, student research, and  new programs happening at our college.

Graduate nursing students strengthen clinical skills during Immersive Learning Experiences 

The experiences are intended to bridge classroom learning with real-world patient care, helping students build confidence, competence, and clinical judgment. 

 

 

 

 

 

Graduate nursing students strengthen clinical skills

Nursing students showcase research, innovation and real-world impact at Spring Research Day 

The University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Nursing hosted its Spring Research Day on May 5, welcoming students, faculty, alumni, and community partners. The event highlighted undergraduate nursing students’ research, evidence-based practice course projects, and community-focused clinical initiatives.

 

 

Nursing students showcase research, innovation and real-world

UMSL nursing faculty share their stories during National Nurses Week 

National Nurses Week is celebrated each year from May 6-12 to recognize the dedication and impact of nurses across the health care profession. During this year's celebration, UMSL Nursing was proud to spotlight three faculty members who shared their journeys into nursing, experiences within their specialties and passion for educating future nurses!

 

 

 

 

UMSL nursing faculty share their stories during National Nurses Week

BSN graduate Anna Hendricks starting career as NICU nurse at St. Louis Children’s Hospital 

Hendricks has long known that she wanted to work in pediatrics, but she said her clinical experience in the College of Nursing helped her decide what hospital system would be the best fit for her. 

 

 

Anna Hendricks starting career as NICU nurse

BSN graduate NiNi Lewis working as ICU step-down nurse at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital

A St. Louis native, Lewis chose UMSL for its affordability and its proximity to her grandfather...She also received a full-ride scholarship to the university through the Opportunity Scholars Program.

 

NiNi Lewis working as ICU step-down nurse

BSN alum Dajae Post builds on passion for community-centered healthcare at Affinia Healthcare

Post finds it rewarding to watch her patients grow and improve in their conditions and recognizes that even the smallest moments can have a big impact. 

 

 

Dajae Post builds on passion for community-centered healthcare

New UMSL nursing graduates celebrate finishing nursing school at awards and pinning ceremony and commencement   

UMSL Nursing proudly celebrated 64 graduates from the Traditional BSN, RN to BSN, Post-Graduate Certificate, DNP and PhD programs during the awards and pinning ceremony on May 13 and UMSL Commencement on May 16. The events recognized the hard work, dedication and passion that brought them to this milestone moment.

 

New UMSL nursing graduates celebrate finishing nursing school

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Your support empowers the next generation of nurses with the education, resources, and hands-on experiences they need to succeed. We appreciate your commitment to advancing nursing education and strengthening the future of healthcare.

 

 

 

 

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