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Barbara Cardoza was getting ready to transfer into the School of Nursing in 2023 from a Houston College when a friend invited her to a multicultural Friendsgiving celebration thrown by the Hispanic Nursing Student Association (HNSA). The person who invited her, Alexander Claros, eventually became president of HNSA while Cardoza is now the vice president.

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.