Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin Center for Gerontological Nursing

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Phone: 512-471-7913
Email: lbj-ijtgerocenter@nursing.utexas.edu
Address: 1710 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712

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Luci Baines Johnson and Ian Turpin

Established in September 2022, the Johnson–Turpin Center honors Luci Baines Johnson and Ian J. Turpin for their support of aging research and community health initiatives.

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Clear Goals: Dean Radhakrishnan Charts the Path Ahead

Oct. 21, 2026
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.
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Looking Good at 30: New Building Reinvigorates CWC Mission after Three Decades

Oct. 19, 2026
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.
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Fall 2026 Light the Lamp Pinning Ceremony

Oct. 8, 2026
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.
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