Shaping the Future: The Look to Michigan Campaign
For The Future of Health Care, Look to Michigan Nursing
At a critical juncture in health care, the Look to Michigan campaign addresses the urgent need for nurses, educators, and researchers. With a growing demand for health care professionals and a wave of retirements looming, action is needed now to secure the future of health care.
Why We’re Fundraising: A Growing Crisis
Nursing school enrollment isn't keeping pace with demand. Nearly one-third of nursing faculty will retire by 2025, affecting the education of the next generation of nurses. The aging U.S. population will further strain an already overwhelmed system.
Nurses Are the Solution
It's no secret that nurses are the cornerstone of health care, yet they receive only a small portion of the necessary funding. This campaign aims to rectify this disparity and ensure they receive the support they deserve.
Investing in the Future of Nursing
The Look to Michigan campaign is committed to enhancing our capacity to train the next generation of nurses—leaders poised to innovate and transform health care on a global scale.
Together, we can build a brighter future for our students and the communities they will serve.
Campaign Priorities: Where We're Leading Change
The Look to Michigan campaign is focused on four key priorities that will shape the future of nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Each priority is designed to address the urgent challenges facing health care and ensure that Michigan nurses are at the forefront of providing solutions. Below, we highlight these priorities and the impact they will have on the future of nursing education, research, and practice.
Provide Student Support
- Increase scholarships and financial aid to remove barriers for undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students.
- Support Ph.D. students to build a pipeline of future nurse educators and address the nationwide shortage.
Attract and Retain Faculty
Establish new endowed professorships to recruit and retain top nursing educators and researchers.
Strengthen faculty resources and infrastructure to support a growing student population and high-quality teaching.
Expand Access to Key Programs
Advance research in critical areas such as health equity, symptom science, and Big Data for global impact.
Expand global health initiatives to provide students with valuable learning opportunities and broaden perspectives.
Expand Critical Facilities
Update and expand classrooms, labs, and student spaces to accommodate growing enrollment and foster innovation.
Equip high-tech labs and create state-of-the-art learning environments to prepare students for modern health care challenges.
What Sets Us Apart: Shaping The Future
At the University of Michigan School of Nursing, we are not just educating nurses; we are shaping the future of health care. Our reputation as a top-ranked institution is built on a foundation of excellence in education, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to innovation. Our graduates become leaders, not only in health care but also in business, government, and beyond—driving change and improving lives on a global scale. Here’s what sets us apart:
Top 10 Nursing School
- Consistently ranked among the top 10 nursing schools by U.S. News & World Report (2024), we are renowned for our academic rigor and excellence in nursing education.
- With over 130 years of experience, our extensive network of more than 14,000 alumni spans the globe, making significant impacts in health care and beyond.
World-class faculty and education
- With over 100 nationally recognized faculty members, more than half of whom actively practice in clinical settings, our students benefit from learning directly from experts who are tackling today’s health care challenges.
- Additionally, our state-of-the-art Clinical Learning Center, equipped with advanced simulation suites and skills labs, ensures that students are thoroughly prepared for real-world experiences.
Top Groundbreaking research
As pioneers in health equity, Big Data, health systems, and symptom science, our research tackles the most pressing and topical issues in health care.
Our faculty leads groundbreaking research both locally and globally, yielding high-impact discoveries that enhance patient care and improve health outcomes around the world.
Ways to Give: Join Us In Transforming the Future of Healthcare
Give Today, Shape Tomorrow
Your gift to the University of Michigan School of Nursing helps shape the future of health care. Support education, advance life-saving research, and increase access to care locally and globally. Together, we are transforming health outcomes worldwide.
A Transformational Opportunity: Naming the U-M School of Nursing
Naming the University of Michigan School of Nursing is a unique opportunity to leave a lasting legacy. Your contribution not only invests in our students and faculty but elevates the future of nursing and health care on a global scale.
HOW TO GIVE
Phone
Call our development office at (734) 615-XXXX to speak with a representative.
Send a check, payable to the University of Michigan School of Nursing, to:
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Office of Development
426 North Ingalls St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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