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Monday, Feb 9, 2026
Centennial Spotlight: Orlando Harris advances health research, policy to change lives

Harris' career as an HIV scientist and NP is rooted in Rochester. Today, his impact has expanded internationally.


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Friday, Apr 11, 2025
UR Nursing Researchers Represent Rochester at ENRS Scientific Sessions

Rochester nurse scientists disseminated research on maternal and child health, palliative care, nursing workforce issues, and more in Philadelphia this spring.


NP student talks to two standardized patient actors in an experiential learning classroom, designed to simulate a patient room.
Friday, Jan 3, 2025
Creating Safe Spaces: Simulation Training Helps Future NPs Discuss Sexual Health with Empathy, Skill

Clinicians need practice getting comfortable broaching the topic of sexual health. UR Nursing researchers and simulation educators are helping NP students start the conversation.


Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba'are
Monday, Dec 18, 2023
UR Nursing’s Abu-Ba’are Leads $2.3M Study on Improving HIV Prevention, Care in Ghana

A University of Rochester School of Nursing researcher has earned a $2.3 million National Institutes of Nursing Research grant to address stigma and discrimination related to HIV, sexual orientation, and gender expression and improve health outcomes among those who are most disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic in Ghana.


Graphic shows the HEED Health Professions Award logo over an autumn photo of the UR School of Nursing with orange and red flowers planted outside the front entrance.
Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023
UR Nursing Receives 7th Consecutive Excellence in Diversity Award

UR Nursing was one of 15 nursing schools across the U.S. to be recognized as a leader in diversity, equity and inclusion.

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