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The University of Texas at Austin announced Tuesday that Kavita Radhakrishnan, PhD, MSEE, RN, FAAN, has been named as the 5th dean of the School of Nursing, effective September 1, 2026.

The Johnson-Turpin Center for Gerontological Nursing promotes nursing excellence in providing support for older adults. This year, we were acknowledged by the Texas Nursing Association. Jacki Hecht, RN, MSN, Project Coordinator in the Johnson-Turpin Center was selected as one of 25 Outstanding Texas Nurses of 2026.

Scholarship money is vital for nursing students, easing financial burden and allowing students to focus on the rigors of their study. A huge shoutout and congratulations to Olivia Castiglioni, RN, AG-CNS, a recipient of the 2026-2027 Myrna D. Schlegel/AWARE (Alzheimer's Women's Association for Resources and Education) Scholarship.

The UT Austin School of Nursing congratulates two of its faculty members for grants they were awarded in August. Dr. Li-Chen Lin and Dr. Amanda Alvarado both received grants for projects they are working on for the state of Texas.

The UT-Austin School of Nursing is pleased to announce that Associate Professor Jung Kwak, PhD, MSW, FGSA, was awarded seed funding from Texas Global for her project, “What Matters to Persons Living with Dementia: A Japan-U.S. Cross-Cultural Comparison of Self-Agency and Relationship Quality.”

Dr. Eduardo Chávez and Dr. Amber N. Sherman, Clinical Assistant Professors at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, were invited to participate in the Faculty Development and Leadership in Palliative Care Workshop, held July 16–17, 2026, at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon.

Allan Mazurak, a DNP student with the School of Nursing, has been selected as a 2026 Pat Tillman Scholar by the Pat Tillman Foundation.

The Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) in Plano, Texas, announced this month that University of Texas School of Nursing alumna Erin Dickerman has been promoted to Vice President, Digital Innovation & Informatics/Associate Privacy Officer.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing proudly celebrates PhD candidate Amy B. Patten, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, on being selected as a 2026–2027 Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Scholar Award recipient, a prestigious honor recognizing women who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and the potential to make significant contributions to society.

The 2026 Longhorn Nursing Immersion Summer Camp provides high school students with hands-on nursing experiences, clinical skills training, and mentorship from current nursing students. Through simulations and interactive learning, participants gain valuable insight into the nursing profession while exploring whether a career in nursing is the right fit for their future.