Dean's Letter
Letter from the Dean
Dear Class of 2026,
Congratulations on reaching this remarkable milestone! On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, we celebrate your perseverance, compassion, and commitment to excellence. As you begin the next chapter of your professional journey, whether beginning in your first clinical position or stepping into advanced roles in leadership, research, or advanced practice, your Loyola education will ground and guide you. Now more than ever, nurses are called to lead with courage, use their voices with clarity, and advance a culture of health, dignity, and equity for all.
Remember that learning is lifelong. Continue to grow with curiosity, integrity, and purpose. You are called to go forth and set the world on fire. We look forward to celebrating with you at Commencement in May.
Lorna Finnegan, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN
Letter from the Dean
Dear Class of 2026,
Congratulations on reaching this remarkable milestone! On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, we celebrate your perseverance, compassion, and commitment to excellence. As you begin the next chapter of your professional journey, whether beginning in your first clinical position or stepping into advanced roles in leadership, research, or advanced practice, your Loyola education will ground and guide you. Now more than ever, nurses are called to lead with courage, use their voices with clarity, and advance a culture of health, dignity, and equity for all.
Remember that learning is lifelong. Continue to grow with curiosity, integrity, and purpose. You are called to go forth and set the world on fire. We look forward to celebrating with you at Commencement in May.
Lorna Finnegan, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN