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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.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is proud to share that Jaime Lee, chief of staff and communications, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR). Her two-year term will run from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2027.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing hosted the 2nd Annual Endowed Lectureship Symposium on Sept. 24, 2025, bringing together a community of health care professionals, educators and researchers from around the world. Under the theme Global Leadership in Nursing and Health, the event provided a platform for insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of global health and the pivotal role of nursing leadership in shaping its future.

Jung Kwak, PhD, MSW, FGSA, associate professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, has received the Health IT Speedy Proposal Assistance and Research Knowledge (Health IT SPARK) Grant from the UT Austin School of Nursing’s Center for Healthcare Innovation and Technology Advancements (CHITA), supported by the Dean’s Office.

For Catherin Guerra, a Forty Acres Scholar, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honors Student at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, the spark for a future in nursing began at a young age.