Western Illinois University School of Nursing

05/18/2026

This is some very happy faces. Several of our graduates with Dr. Downs and Dr. Thompson. Congratulations!!

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

📣Attention Senior Nursing Students & Families! 💜💛

Join us right here on our page at 7:00 PM CST to watch our Pinning Ceremony live! We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with our nursing graduates—don’t miss it! 🎉🎓

05/15/2026

The School of Nursing is grateful for the service of all veterans, but we are proud to recognize 2 of our own.

Dr. Leesa Thompson was recognized for Military Spouse Dedication.

Payton Shelts, a senior nursing student, won Leadership in Action award and was nominated into SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society.

05/15/2026

Here is our final Senior Spotlight board of the semester, featuring students Dakota Daniels, Sam Owens, and Keziah Gandu. Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors! 💜💛🎓

05/12/2026

On May 8th, the School of Nursing Faculty and Staff celebrated Nurse's Week with our students. There were food and prizes. We are so proud of our students and many will graduate this week. We wish them the very best.

05/08/2026

As we celebrate Nurse's Week, we want to thank Buffalo Wild Wings who donated 500 Wings for our students and McAlister's for the donation of the drinks for our Celebration.

05/08/2026

This Nurse's Week, we celebrate our faculty who once stood where our students stand today.. Swipe through these graduation throwbacks and see the incredible journey from graduate nurse to educator, mentor, and leader.
Congratulations to our Soon to be Graduates-We are excited to celebrate you!

05/08/2026

We have had the best student worker. Bryar Townsend, you are going to be so missed. Best wishes as you continue your education.we all appreciate all you have done for us.

05/05/2026

This Senior Spotlight features students Boakyewaa Bonsu and Amber White! 💜💛