February 10, 2023

Nightingale, Dix, Barton, Mahoney, Parsons, Wald, and Petry — the names of these seven influential nurses have been etched on the facade of the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) building for more than two decades. Now, the names of two trailblazing UMSON alumnae join them, women whose legacies have shaped not only the nursing field, but also the city, the state, and beyond. One of the highlights inside the expanded section of the nursing building is a living green wall, spanning two floors, that adorns a student-focused space: the Virginia Lee Franklin Lounge. Flowing with plants, the green wall is a nod to the school’s commitment to sustainability and to the next generation of nurses.

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