Founded in 1903, the School of Nursing & Health Studies is a dynamic academic organization dedicated to its mission, “Advancing the health and well-being of individuals and communities.” Academic departments include Advanced Nursing Practice, Health Systems Administration, Human Science, International Health, and Professional Nursing Practice.  The school also houses the Center for Health Equity – Research, Implementation, and Teaching.

Recent News

  • Cover of the 2016-2017 NHS Annual Report
    Annual Report: 2016-2017
    July 18, 2017
    The 2016-2017 Annual Report of the School of Nursing & Health Studies details the significant accomplishments of the learning community.
  • Dr. Rebecca Katz speaks at a discussion on the World Health Organization on Capitol Hill.
    GU Global Health Expert Discusses Importance of WHO on Capitol Hill
    June 27, 2017
    Rebecca Katz, PhD, MPH, associate professor of international health at NHS and co-director of the Center for Global Health Science and Security at GUMC, discussed the World Health Organization at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • Former Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy
    Former EPA Leader Speaks to Nurses at Climate Change Event
    June 13, 2017
    Former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy delivered an opening address, via live-streaming video, at an event the school’s Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment co-hosted on climate change, health, and nursing. Pictured here, McCarthy speaks at a 2014 event on campus.
  • James Shelton delivered the Commencement address.
    Class of 2017 Celebrates Achievements During Commencement Weekend
    May 20, 2017
    The School of Nursing & Health Studies’ Class of 2017 included graduates from its bachelor’s and master’s programs, as well as the first-ever graduates of its doctoral program. James H. Shelton III (H'17), MBA, MA, president of Chan Zuckerberg Education, received the honorary degree and delivered the Commencement address.
  • Human science alumnus Dr. David Fajgenbaum
    Convocation Speaker is Alumnus Who Battles Disease He Researches
    May 15, 2017
    Human science alumnus David Fajgenbaum (NHS’07), MD, MSc, MBA, a medical researcher and social entrepreneur in search of a cure for the rare disease he has, will share lessons of resilience and focus with the undergraduate Class of 2017 at Senior Convocation as Georgetown kicks off 2017 Commencement Weekend, May 18-21
  • Anthony Jourdan, graduating human science major
    Human Science Senior Recognized for Excellent Academic Achievement
    May 11, 2017
    Anthony Jourdan (NHS’17), originally from New York, will be graduating later this month. He recently received the Black Student Alliance Visions of Excellence Award for Male Academic Achievement.
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