2025 Columbia Nursing Stories
This year's top stories from the Monthly Pulse, including heart health tips from faculty, the first Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice graduation, winners of our Global Photo Competition, and more.
Policy Brief Assignment Gives Rise to New Collaboration
Published January 2025
Columbia Nursing students are working with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Food Policy to put an innovative plan for addressing food insecurity into action, just a few months after they started brainstorming it as a policy brief for a class.
Healthy Habits for a Stronger Heart This American Heart Month
Published February 2025
For American Heart Month, Columbia Nursing faculty shared tips for optimal cardiovascular health.
Catching Colorectal Cancer Early: Screening Saves a Life
Published March 2025
A recent screening led to an early diagnosis for one Columbia Doctors Nurse Practitioner Group patient, who said: “My experience highlights the importance of not delaying your colorectal cancer screening and staying informed about your family history so you can take proactive steps before it's too late.”
Columbia Nursing to Award its First DNPs in Nurse Anesthesia
Published April 2025
Launched in 2021 in recognition of the vital role of certified registered nurse anesthetists/anesthesiologists, the initial cohort of the Nurse Anesthesia Doctor of Nursing Practice program graduated in May 2025.
Celebrating the Class of 2025
Published May 2025
Friends, family, and faculty filled The Armory for Columbia Nursing’s graduation ceremony on May 20, 2025.
NIH Cuts End Influential Fellowship for Nursing Scientists
Published May 2025
To date, 32 PhDs and 23 postdocs have completed the Reducing Health Disparities Through Informatics (RHeaDI) training fellowship funded by the National Institutes of Health, while scientists funded by or affiliated with RHeaDI have collectively secured over $100 million in federal research funding.
Celebrating Reunion 2025
Published June 2025
Columbia Nursing welcomed alumni and friends to Reunion on April 25, 2025, including members of the Class of 1975 celebrating their 50th year back at the school.
Columbia Nursing Students Go Global, Capturing Health in Motion
Published July 2025
Forty-one Columbia Nursing students traveled to nine countries this spring, gaining hands-on experience in health care delivery, exploring the effects of climate change on population health, and sharing lessons learned through posters, photos, and videos.
Annual Pinning Ceremony Welcomes New Nurses
Published August 2025
A Columbia Nursing tradition dating back to the 1860s continues. At the annual Masters Direct Entry pinning ceremony, 175 students received their pin, symbolizing their preparedness to serve the health needs of society after completing the school’s rigorous program.
Celebrating Mary Moran's Life and Legacy
Published November 2025
Columbia University School of Nursing held a memorial service honoring Mary Moran, MS ’08, after a Celebration of Life and Memorial Mass at the St. Frances Cabrini Shrine.