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UCLA Nursing Dean Lin Zhan speaking with students in front of the School of Nursing.

UCLA to name School of Nursing for entrepreneur Joe C. Wen ‘98

A transformational $30 million commitment from UCLA alumnus to support nursing education, research and practice.

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Brittani McCollough at the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony

Double Bruin Nurse inducted into UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame

Two-time NCAA gymnastics champion Brittani McCullough was UCLA Nursing’s first-ever student-athlete

October 27, 2025

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In the News: UCLA Nursing alum featured in NY Times’ article on NFL players turning to nursing

Patrick Hill graduated from the UCLA Nursing Master's Entry Clinical Nurse program in 2016 after two years in the NFL

October 23, 2025

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Nursing alumna highlights the importance of advanced practice mentorship on the international stage

Dr. Hamida Khanmohammed, a graduate of the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, attended the 2025 ICN Congress.

October 15, 2025

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Joe C. Wen and two of his children with Dean Lin Zhan, President Johnese Spisso, and Dr. Karen Grimley

Nursing community celebrates a new era as the UCLA Joe C. Wen School of Nursing

More than 100 UCLA Nursing community members gathered to celebrate historic $30 million commitment to nursing from UCLA alumni and businessman Joe C. Wen.

October 10, 2025

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Students and alumni gathered at the 2024 Bruin Nurse Networking Night

Oct 30

In-Person

Bruin Nurse Networking Night

RR UCLA MC B-Level Commons

October 30, 2025 | 5 - 7:30pm

Nov 19

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Evidence Based Practice & Quality Improvement Webinar - November 2025

November 19, 2025 | 12 - 1pm

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