50th Anniversary of the UAH College of Nursing



Register now for our Golden Gala on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

50th Golden Anniversary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) School of Nursing was established by the Alabama Legislature in 1971. Thirty-six students were graduated in 1974. That same year the School of Nursing baccalaureate program was granted initial accreditation by the National League for Nursing. The School was designated a College of Nursing in 1987. Since inception, the UAH College of Nursing has graduated 8225 alumni, awarded 9749 degrees and certificates, and added three advanced degrees: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science (PhD).

We invite our College of Nursing family - alumni, students, retirees, faculty, staff, friends, and community partners - to celebrate our Golden Anniversary and five decades of nursing excellence. Together, we will honor our past and innovate for the future!

Please join us for our Golden Anniversary Series events hosted throughout Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, and mark your calendars for our celebratory bash - the Golden Gala on April 5, 2025 at the Jackson Center in Huntsville, Alabama!

What can you do now to celebrate?

  • Come see us at an upcoming event! Check the list below for the next one. We have lots of FREE, family fun planned to celebrate you!
  • Send us your photos, stories, fond memories, and hilarious antics from your time at the College to nursing@uah.edu. We will share these vignettes throughout our festivities.
  • Follow us on social media to receive the latest news about events and classmate updates.

Thank you for being a part of our history and supporting our foundation for future success!

Sponsors

An image containing logos of the UAH 5th Anniversary sponsors as follows:Health System, Pam and Joe Alexander, NANPA, Redstone Federal Credit Union, Crestwood Medical Center, Dean Karen H Frith in honor of both the UAH founding faculty and the Student Advisory Council to the Dean, Servis 1st Bank, Tyrosinemia Society, Haley Hoy and Yeow Chye Ng, Louise O' Keefe and Nilsa Black, GAN, Cepeda, and Spine and Neuro Huntsville Hospital

Schedule of Events

The College of Nursing is celebrating our Golden Anniversary, and what better way than by celebrating YOU, our students, alumni, current and retired faculty and staff, community partners, and friends! Join the College of Nursing at any of our scheduled events!

Saturday, February 8

Cardiology Update

UAH College of Nursing (NUR)
7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Huntsville Hospital

Registration opens soon!

Saturday, February 15

Heart Healthy Basketball Bash

UAH Spriggins Hall (SPR)
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Classes of the 1980s

REGISTER HERE

Friday, February 21

White Coat Ceremony

UAH Chan Auditorium (BAB)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Inquire Here

Friday, April 4

Honors Day

UAH College of Nursing (NUR)
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.


Registration opens soon!

Saturday, April 5

Golden Gala

Jackson Center
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Keynote by Ms. Arin Zapf,
CNO of Huntsville Hospital

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday, April 30

Pinning Ceremony

UAH Chan Auditorium (BAB)
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Keynote by Ms. Arin Zapf,
CNO of Huntsville Hospital

Registration opens soon!

Past Events

Friday, September 20

White Coat

UAH Business Administration Building
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Keynote by Dr. Jonn Kim, Ph.D.
Founder, CEO/CTO of Geek and Nerds Corporation

Photo Gallery

Sunday, September 29

Sundae Social

UAH College of Nursing Lawn
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Classes of the 2020s

Photo Gallery

Friday, October 25

Spooktacular BBQ

UAH College of Nursing Lawn
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Classes of the 1990s

Photo Gallery

Sunday, November 10

"Fall in Love with CON" Family Hike

Madison County Nature Trail
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Classes of the 2010s

Photo Gallery

Thursday, November 14

Health Equity Symposium

UAH College of Nursing (NUR)
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hosted by Geeks and Nerds

Photo Gallery


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