Quinnipiac University senior associate dean named 2026 recipient of the Josephine A. Dolan Award

Lisa Rebeschi, senior associate dean of the School of Nursing at Quinnipiac University, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Josephine A. Dolan Award for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Education from the Connecticut Nurses Association.

Rebeschi will be honored and celebrated at the Connecticut Nurses Association Awards this fall.

“I am deeply humbled and grateful to receive the Josephine Dolan Award,” Rebeschi said. “Nursing education has been in my heart and soul for many years. This recognition really belongs to the many students and colleagues who have impacted my work in ways that they could not have imagined, including my dear friend and mentor Immaculate ‘Mackie’ Alba, a colleague of Josephine Dolan’s. Mackie was the kind of nurse educator I always wanted to be, and I am forever grateful to her.”

The Josephine A. Dolan Award for Outstanding Contributions to Nursing Education recognizes innovations and achievements that advance nursing education. Areas of recognition may include improving the quality of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education experiences; enhancing learning environments; developing new approaches to pedagogy and subject matter; increasing access to education; applying technology; developing curriculum; allocating resources; assessing learning; strengthening faculty; securing support; clarifying and expanding the role of nursing education in society; and developing public policy.

“Lisa’s contributions to nursing education and her commitment to advancing the field through leadership, scholarship and innovation make her a prominent figure in nursing education at the state, regional and national levels,” Bridget Rich, assistant dean of clinical education and instructor of nursing at Quinnipiac, said in nominating Rebeschi. “Her initiatives and achievements reflect a dedication to excellence and continuous improvement in nursing education and practice.”

Rebeschi, who lives in Northford, has dedicated her career to nursing education and supporting the development of future generations of nurses. Her recognition with the Josephine A. Dolan Award reflects her contributions to the field and her commitment to creating meaningful educational experiences for nursing students and strengthening the nursing profession.

“Dr. Rebeschi is so deserving of this award,” said Larry Slater, dean of Quinnipiac’s School of Nursing. “She has dedicated her career to educating tomorrow's nursing workforce, demonstrating her expertise, innovation and compassion in doing so. We could not be prouder of her and are honored that she has served our Quinnipiac faculty, staff and students these last seven years.”

The award honors the legacy of Josephine A. Dolan and recognizes individuals whose work has made a significant contribution to nursing education in Connecticut.