Rush University

09/10/2026

More than five decades after William J. Hagenah Sr. established a scholarship in memory of his wife, Florence, his family continues the legacy of supporting future generations of Rush nurses. “It means so much to know that others believe in me,” said Timmy Tran, a scholarship recipient.

Learn more about the Florence D. Hagenah Endowed Nursing Scholarship and the impact it continues to have on students.

More than five decades after the Florence D. Hagenah Endowed Nursing Scholarship was established, her grandchildren continue to invest in future Rush nurses

09/09/2026

All smiles for the first day of a new term. Students started Tuesday with a little breakfast boost before heading off to class or clinic. Here’s to a great year ahead!

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Cohort 36 on their successful completion of the Rush University College of Nursing GEM program. This milestone marks the culmination of their education and the beginning of their careers as nurses. Please join us in celebrating their dedication to excellence and future success in the world of nursing.

08/28/2026

As we continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Sharon Gates, DSW, we are honored to announce that the Rush University Cultural Center has been renamed the Sharon D. Gates, DSW, Cultural Center at Rush University.

Renaming the cultural center after Sharon reaffirms the university’s commitment to continuing the work she started while honoring her lasting impact on Rush University as a whole.

Read more at https://rsh.md/4xB4sc7.

08/25/2026

Advanced Public Health Nursing DNP student, Jazmine Lampkin, RN, shares her experience and impact in the world of public health nursing with the help of her Rush community.

“As a bedside nurse, I’d treat the patient in the moment, but I'm also thinking there must be something that can be done on a larger scale to prevent people from being here, from getting to this point,” she says. “And that's the importance of public health. It's teaching people how to take care of themselves in a way that will prevent them from getting chronic illnesses down the line.”

Read more of Jazmine's story at https://rsh.md/4qFOP0r.

08/21/2026

Rush Medical College M1s received their white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath at Saturday’s White Coat Ceremony. Surrounded by family and friends, they celebrated one of the first milestones in their medical careers.

“This white coat is the next step in accomplishing my dreams, which is to leave the world a better place than when I came into it,” Kylie Finkelstein says. “I will be a very happy person if I can even help just one person.”

Hear more about what the white coat means to M1s and why they chose Rush at https://rsh.md/45GLowN.

08/20/2026

A scholarship is more than financial support. It's an investment in a future physician, a healthier community and the next generation of compassionate care.

08/12/2026

What started as a student project is now helping save lives.

The Stop the Bleed Kit initiative began several years ago at Rush University College of Nursing as a capstone project developed by Generalist Entry Master’s students who also worked as paramedics. Recently, Rush Oak Park Hospital’s emergency department team used a kit to help save the life of a person with a gunshot wound.

Read more at https://rsh.md/4g7USpH.

07/29/2026

It was a call he never expected to receive.

Nearly 10 years ago, Rush Medical College student Seth Adler swabbed the inside of his mouth and joined the Gift of Life Marrow Registry to help save someone's life. Just last year, he found out he was a match for a 78-year-old male with leukemia.

Adler is sharing his experience and calling on others to be someone's match.

"I do want to emphasize how important stem cells [or bone marrow] are. If someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, and chemotherapy or surgery fails, this donation is their last treatment option," he says.

Read more of his story at https://rsh.md/4g06sUW.

07/23/2026

Meet Mateo Rey, a Rush University College of Nursing student whose passion for caring for others is being strengthened through hands-on learning, expert mentorship and donor-funded scholarship support.

Ready to make a difference? Partner with us and help future nurses pursue their calling: https://rushgiving.com/supportrushuscholarships

07/16/2026

The Faculty Excellence Awards celebration was an opportunity for the Rush University community to connect with colleagues, reflect on their contributions and recognize the remarkable work advancing education, research and service.

Read more about the event and this year's honorees at https://rsh.md/4gBYKRL.

07/15/2026

Everyday tasks like paying for groceries, catching the bus or caring for a pet can become challenging after an illness or injury. To help patients regain these important skills, students in Rush University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program are creating occupation kits that let patients practice these activities as they recover.

“The partnership between OTD and the Rush Specialty Hospital is huge,” says Sarah Czyszczon, a second-year OTD student. “Not only does it benefit the patients by giving them additional practice with real-life occupations, but it is so heartwarming for us students to know we are helping.”

Read more at https://rsh.md/4fgYxRp.