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Two longtime School of Nursing professors retired in 2026 and were awarded Emerita status in recognition of their distinguished service. Drs. Alexandra García and Sharon Horner both retired in June but will continue their work as educators and researchers.

UT Austin School of Nursing faculty are translating National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding into action, advancing research that addresses a wide range of health challenges and engages different populations and communities.

Can we get an AMEN? For the past seven years, that’s exactly what Austin residents have gotten through Advancing Mental and Emotional Nourishment (AMEN), a program launched by the School of Nursing and financially supported by Austin Public Health. The program partners AMEN with two local faith-based organizations to provide mental health awareness in addition to vaccinations and blood tests, said Shalonda Horton, PhD, RN, who serves as program director.