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Even nursing students could use a recess break sometimes, especially one that teaches a lesson. That’s why Lynn Rew sent her class out to the School of Nursing courtyard a few years ago. “I remember one fall when I was teaching the honors research course, and I had a hard time getting the students interested in research,” Rew shared. So, she made a game out of it.

When leaders from the School of Nursing learned there was a critical need for health care services at a new permanent supportive housing site in Austin for older adults exiting homelessness, they stepped up. Now, more than a year later, the onsite health clinic at Pecan Gardens, operated by the School of Nursing, has become a cornerstone of care for residents aged 55 and older who are disabled and working to overcome chronic homelessness.

After a remarkable career spanning more than three decades, Professor Emerita Jane Dimmitt Champion, PhD, DNP, MSN, MA, FNP, AH-PMH-CNS, FAAN, FAANP, retired from the School of Nursing in 2025 after 13 years of service, leaving behind an indelible legacy of excellence in teaching, research, clinical practice and global mentorship.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is excited to introduce the next group of Social Media Ambassadors for 2026. Building on the success of this year’s inaugural program, this initiative continues to highlight the vibrant student community and the unique experiences that define life at the UT Austin School of Nursing.