College of Nursing Newsroom

Read the Dean's update about reflections on the past year, upcoming events, and exciting opportunities within the College of Nursing.

Sonia Edwige Tchamba Leckeu, a senior in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Seattle University, is focused on supporting families of drug-exposed newborns. Her Ridgway project will provide education and emotional support to families affected by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.

Liyat Shenkute, a junior in the BSN program at Seattle University, is passionate about both nursing and community advocacy. Through her Ridgway project, Liyat is repurposing outdoor gear to provide shelter for houseless individuals in the Seattle area.

Meet Brigette Yates, who joined Seattle University as Director of Development for the College of Nursing last fall.

Reflecting on my first year as dean and looking ahead to new opportunities.

Congratulations to Kayla Clark, ’27, Katharine Mecklenburg Wright, ’25, and Kimberly Ha, ‘25, on being awarded Lois Price Spratlen Foundation Scholarships. Three of the six scholarships awarded this year went to Seattle University students. This scholarship program supports graduate students pursuing careers in advanced practice psychiatric nursing.