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Dr. Julia Ugorji, an assistant professor in the Department of Nursing at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing during the Academy’s 2026 Induction Ceremony and Soirée, held October 10 in Washington, D.C.
Ugorji was among four nursing professionals inducted from Minnesota, alongside faculty and healthcare professionals affiliated with institutions including Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota.
Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing is one of the profession’s highest honors, recognizing nursing leaders whose contributions have influenced healthcare through education, research, clinical practice, and policy. Fellows are selected through a competitive nomination and review process that considers the significance and reach of their professional accomplishments.
As an assistant professor in SMSU’s Department of Nursing, Ugorji teaches and contributes to the preparation of nursing professionals. Her induction places her among a distinguished network of nursing scholars, practitioners, and leaders whose expertise informs national and international healthcare conversations.