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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.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is officially accepting applications to the newly launched Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Doctor of Nursing Practice (APRN DNP) program in Fall 2026. Applications for the program will be open Sept. 1 to Nov. 1, 2025. This innovative pathway to a doctoral degree will replace the School’s previous path for a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree as an APRN.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is proud to announce that Linda Kim, PhD, MSN, RN, PHN, CPHQ, CGNC, associate professor and director for the Center for Global Nursing and Health, has been awarded a highly competitive National Institute of Mental Health R01 Grant. This five-year award will support her project titled “SARS-CoV-2 and Social Determinants of Health Impact on Inflammation Associated Depression Risk (SSIDR).”

Yang Li, PhD, RN, assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation to advance an innovative project aimed at supporting Chinese immigrant women who are survivors of intimate partner violence.