Upstate Nursing Alumni Association

05/12/2026

The trees are green, the bees are buzzing, and care is officially in full bloom 🌸

Our new spring/summer Nursing Alumni tee is here, celebrating the compassion, connection, and impact that define our nursing community. Every shirt purchased helps support the Nursing Alumni Association and the work we do to provide scholarships, strengthen alumni and student connections, and support future healthcare professionals.

This limited-time design is the perfect way to show your Nursing Alumni pride while giving back to the next generation of nurses.

Shop now through our Bonfire store. Link in bio.

05/08/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in nursing, that message hits home.

Whether you’re in nursing school, on the floor, or somewhere in between, your mental health and wellness matter just as much as the care you give others.

We’re highlighting 10 simple, realistic ways nurses and nursing students can protect their energy, prevent burnout, and build everyday resilience.

From micro-breaks to boundary setting, these small habits can make a big difference in how you feel, function, and thrive in healthcare.

What's your best mental health tip for new or future nurses? Share in the comments ⬇️

05/04/2026

04/21/2026

🎸 WHITE COAT ROCK: Take 2 did NOT disappoint

From special guests Southbound Train kicking things off to two full sets from Spinal Chords, it was a night full of energy, talent, and unforgettable moments.

With new members joining the stage and a packed house at Funk ’n Waffles, this year’s show took everything up a notch 🔥

Best part? Every ticket and tee supported Upstate Nursing & College of Health Professions students—helping fund the future of healthcare in Central New York.

📸 Take a look at some of our favorite moments!


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04/13/2026

WHITE COAT ROCK: Take 2 (and call me in the morning) is almost here!

Join us Wednesday, April 15 at Funk ’n Waffles for a high-energy night of live music featuring Upstate’s own Spinal Chords, delivering TWO full sets of rock, country, and pop favorites — plus special guests Southbound Train to kick things off.

🕕 Doors at 6 PM | 🎶 Music at 7 PM
🎟️ $15 in advance | $20 at the door

Don’t forget to grab your limited-edition White Coat Rock tee from our online shop *available for a short time only!*

Every ticket and tee supports Upstate Nursing & College of Health Professions students, helping fund the future of healthcare in Central New York.

More info on our website or our FB event page.

✨Tag your crew and make a night of it!🌟

04/09/2026

White Coat Rock: Take 2 (and call me in the morning) is almost here!
Check out the band on Channel 9’s Bridge Street this morning.

Show Details:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Funk N Waffles – 307 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
Doors open: 6:00 PM | First set begins: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Link in bio.

04/09/2026

White Coat Rock: Take 2 (and call me in the morning) is almost here!
Check out the band on Channel 9's Bridge Street this morning.

Show Details:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Funk N Waffles – 307 S Clinton St, Syracuse, NY
Doors open: 6:00 PM | First set begins: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $15 in advance or $20 at the door
*(ticket link in comments)*

From medical rounds to music riffs, the Spinal Chords, that's c-h-o-r-d-s, are a rock band made up of faculty, staff, and students from Upstate Medical University. They'll headline the 2nd Annual 'White Coat Rock Music Event' April 15th at Funk 'n Waffles. Before that, they joined Bridge Street to d...

04/01/2026

Upstate College of Nursing Information Session -
Register Here: https://engage.upstate.edu/register/?id=8da24863-c11e-463e-b69e-6cbb3fd36788
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital- Room E12405A
One Children's Circle, Syracuse, NY 13210

03/25/2026

🎸 Sneak peek from rehearsal… and trust us, you’re not ready.

We stopped by Spinal Chords practice and let’s just say — Take 2 is coming in HOT 🔥 New members, new energy, and TWO full sets of rock, country, and pop that are going to bring the house down — plus special guests Southbound Train kicking things off.

🩺 WHITE COAT ROCK: Take 2 (and call me in the morning)
📅 April 15 | Funk ’n Waffles

🎟️👕 Tickets + limited-edition tees available now — grab yours through the link in our bio before they’re gone!

This is your sign to grab your crew and get your tickets.


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03/13/2026

🎮🧠 When Video Games and VR Meet Science

Join us for the second installment of our Emerging Trends in Healthcare series and explore how cutting-edge technology is transforming behavioral health research and care for children with autism.

📅 Thursday April 2 at 5:30 PM
📍 CNY Biotech Accelerator - 841 E. Fayette St.

During this interactive session, you’ll see how innovative tools—like video game platforms and immersive virtual reality—are helping researchers better understand treatment relapse and develop new ways to support children with autism spectrum disorders. Through live demonstrations and conversation, you’ll discover how discoveries move from the lab into real-world clinical settings to improve patient care.

⭐ Behavior analysts can earn 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) from BACE.

Hosted by the Alumni Associations of the Upstate College of Health Professions and the Upstate College of Nursing, this free event is open to *everyone* - Upstate employees, alumni, and community members.

👉 Pre-registration is required. Go to our events page to learn more.

Refreshments will be served so bring a colleague, a friend, or just your curiosity—we hope to see you there!

Upstate Nursing Upstate Medical University College of Health Professions Upstate Medical University College of Graduate Studies

02/12/2026

CON Open House and Instant Admissions! 2/17/26 NAB1143 2-6pm