The de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging honors Dr. Rheba de Tornyay, who served as dean of the UW School of Nursing from 1975 to 1986. A dedicated educator, scholar and nurse, Dr. de Tornyay made outstanding contributions to the fields of nursing and gerontology including lifelong work in nursing research, training and services for healthy aging. During her time as dean, she emphasized nursing research scholarship, including establishing one of the first nursing PhD programs. The UW School of Nursing became ranked the number one public school in the nation.
de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging – Pathways to Healthy Aging
