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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.

Can we get an AMEN? For the past seven years, that’s exactly what Austin residents have gotten through Advancing Mental and Emotional Nourishment (AMEN), a program launched by the School of Nursing and financially supported by Austin Public Health. The program partners AMEN with two local faith-based organizations to provide mental health awareness in addition to vaccinations and blood tests, said Shalonda Horton, PhD, RN, who serves as program director.

Although Dean Kavita Radhakrishnan has held several leadership positions in the School of Nursing, serving as dean has been a different experience altogether. Radhakrishnan, PhD, MSEE, RN, FAAN, FAHA, took the reins as interim dean in March 2026, leading the School until her permanent appointment in September.

In August 2026, the Children’s Wellness Center (CWC), operated by The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing in partnership with Del Valle Independent School District, opened the doors to a new, purpose-built facility. Made possible through a generous anonymous donation, the building provides an expanded, modern space for a mission that has been rooted in the Del Valle community for 30 years.

The Light the Lamp Pinning Ceremony honors nursing students as they prepare to enter clinical settings and celebrates their commitment to humanistic, patient-centered care. Please join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 PM CDT at Texas Union, Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom (3.202). For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be available virtually via our YouTube livestream.

UT Police Officer Grant Kessler faced an emergency on an ordinary summer day that became a fight to save a man’s life. Thanks in part to training from the School of Nursing, Kessler responded quickly and confidently during a medical distress call to support the life-saving measures.

The School of Nursing's Cindy Taylor has been awarded the Outstanding Research Administrator of the Year. The Outstanding Research Administrator of the Year Award honors a seasoned professional with more than three years of service who has demonstrated exceptional contributions beyond day-to-day responsibilities. As the only pre-award staff member in the School of Nursing, Cindy has spent more than a decade serving as an expert, educator, problem-solver and trusted partner.

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is ranked as the top nursing undergraduate program in the state by U.S. News & World Report.

The UT Austin School of Nursing hosted its first fall career fair, connecting approximately 175 nursing students with 20 employers and recruiters. Students explored career and educational opportunities while gaining valuable insight into the next steps in their professional journeys.