Columbia University School of Nursing has a long and illustrious history with an active alumni body of more than 11,000 graduates. School of Nursing alumni are found across the globe in positions of leadership in academia, business, government, and service. All alumni have reason to be proud of their Alma Mater and the education they received at Columbia. They show their support for the School’s mission by remaining active participants in School events, donating their time and expertise as mentors to students, serving on Alumni Association committees and contributing financial support for student scholarships and other needed School initiatives. As the founder of the School of Nursing, Anna Maxwell, said, “The care of the sick, conservation of our human resources, and the protection of community health are the burdens laid upon [the nurse] by society. [The nurse] must therefore secure adequate preparation to meet these professional responsibilities.”