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The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing recently launched the Center for Clinical and Community Partnerships (C3P), an initiative designed to become a dynamic hub linking academic, clinical and community spheres of health and wellness.

Nurse leadership goes beyond managing teams; it shapes the future of health care. Nurse leaders advocate for patients, influence policy, drive innovation and improve systems. They navigate complexity, empower teams and champion positive change. As health care grows more person-centered, the need for skilled, compassionate nurse leaders is greater than ever.

When it comes to clinical nursing education, timely and detailed feedback is essential, but often difficult to capture in fast-paced hospital settings. Adam Blank, MSN, RN, a clinical instructor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, is tackling this challenge head-on with an innovative AI tool he developed alongside Ruoke Zhang, master’s student in Computer Science, Paul Toprac, PhD, Professor of Instruction in Computer Science, Cody Antunez, Senior IT Manager at Enterprise Technology, and Bo Xie, PhD, FGSA, Lee and Joseph D. Jamail Endowed Professor in Nursing and Director of the Center for Healthcare Innovation and Technology Advancements (CHITA).

Few leaders leave an impact so enduring that their influence is still felt decades after they step down. Dean Emerita Billye J. Brown, EdD, RN, FAAN, was one of those few—her fingerprints are on every degree earned, every research breakthrough and every student who has walked the halls of the School of Nursing.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing has expanded its global reach through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the College of Nursing Art and Science at the University of Hyogo in Japan. The agreement, formalized in October 2025, establishes a long-term partnership focused on international exchange, collaborative research and shared educational opportunities for nursing students and faculty.

Whether leading cheers or caring for patients, BSN student Arielle Robinson brings energy, dedication and teamwork to everything she does. A junior at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing and a member of the Texas White Squad cheerleading team, she exemplifies what it means to be a Longhorn.

Bruce Machona, MSN, RN, a PhD student at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing graduating in Fall 2025, is driven by a personal and professional mission: to improve maternal health for women living with gestational diabetes, particularly in resource-limited settings, like his native country of Zimbabwe.

When The University of Texas Longhorn Band takes the field, the energy is electric. But behind the cheers, the music and the iconic Big “UT” formations, two Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing (AEMSN) students from the UT Austin School of Nursing ensure that every band member stays safe and healthy.

This summer, students from The University of Texas at Austin participated in the Engaging in Global Health: Costa Rica education abroad program, an immersive experience that combined health promotion, cultural learning and community engagement. Open to all undergraduate students at UT Austin, this program gives students from a variety of disciplines the chance to explore the connections between health, culture and community.

From the beginning of her nursing journey, BSN and Honors student Gracemarie Jenson has embraced every opportunity to grow as a future nurse leader. Her journey reflects the depth of experience and commitment The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing fosters in its students—both in and out of the classroom.