Congratulations Class of 2023!

Commencement Ceremony

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing Commencement Ceremony held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

Watch a replay of the Baccalaureate Mass celebrated on Monday, May 8, 2022 at 4 p.m. central.

Letter from the Dean

Dear, Class of 2023!

On behalf of the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing faculty and staff, congratulations! While you have worked hard to achieve this milestone, we encourage you to continue learning as a life-long passion. Whether you are launching your nursing career or moving into advanced practice, leadership, or research, your Loyola University Chicago degree will serve you throughout your career. As we emerge from this ongoing pandemic, there's no better time for all nurses to use our voices and knowledge to create a culture of health for all. You are called at this moment to go forth and set the world on fire! We look forward to seeing you in May at Commencement.

Lorna Finnegan, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN
Dean and Professor,
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Niehoff School of Nursing Keynote Speaker Wolowicki

2023 Keynote Speaker

Donna Marie Wolowicki, CR, MBA (RN ’71, MSN ’75)
Provincial Superior, Chicago-based Sisters of the Resurrection

Donna Wolowicki Biography

School of Nursing Programming

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing Honors and Pinning - 4 year

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. CDT
Location: Jo Ann Rooney Hall, Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts

The Honors and Pinning Ceremony consists of the traditional symbolic pinning to welcome newly graduated nurses into the nursing profession. This ceremony also includes a presentation of the honors within the School of Nursing.