Our summer has flown by with pinning and graduation ceremonies for BSN, DNP and PhD students and white coat ceremonies for our accelerated BSN students beginning their first clinical experiences. One of the great things about being an Alumni Council member is the opportunity to relive the special experience of our UF nursing program as we see it through the eyes of subsequent generations.

At our May Pinning Ceremony, the College of Nursing honored Rodney G. B. Clements as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year. Rodney is a valued Alumni Council member and received his BSN from UF in 1996 and has nearly 30 years’ experience in infusion therapy, pediatrics and emergency medicine. He has achieved the Certified Registered Nurse Infusion credential and is the president/owner of RN Enterprises Infusion Services Inc., which contracts with several national IV pharmacies, providing home infusion therapy. Congratulations to Rodney, one of our great UF Gator nurses!

This summer brought a well-attended Gator Nurse Gathering in Gainesville, where Dean Shakira Henderson joined Gator Nurses and UF faculty to celebrate the end of another successful academic year. Don’t forget that several such gatherings take place around the state and elsewhere in the country each year. Look for future announcements about gatherings in your area.

Please mark your calendars for our annual Reunion Weekend Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 4.  It is going to be a fantastic day of Gator spirit, great food and even better company at the Harrell Medical Education Building in Gainesville. The time for this event will depend upon kickoff time, so please keep an eye out for future updates on our plans for this event. It is a perfect opportunity to reconnect, reminisce and make new memories with fellow alumni. Don’t miss out on the chance to register for the tailgate and grab your tickets to watch the Gators take on the Texas Longhorns. To register for the tailgate, please click here.

There are many ways to stay connected and to participate in your Alumni Council. Visit our Alumni & Friends page to catch up on recent news. Please keep us posted if any of your contact information changes. You can reach out to the Advancement team at nur-advancement@health.ufl.edu.

Thank you for being a part of our community. I hope to see you and catch up at our fall tailgate — let’s make it a reunion to remember!

Warm regards,

Kim Curry, PhD, FNP-C, FAANP

President, UF College of Nursing Alumni Council