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From Cheers to Clinicals, Arielle Robinson Exemplifies Longhorn Dedication

Nov. 13, 2025

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.

From Zimbabwe to Austin: PhD Student Bruce Machona’s Mission to Transform Maternal Health

Nov. 10, 2025

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.

Marching to the Beat of Care: Nursing Students on Duty with the Longhorn Band

Nov. 3, 2025

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.

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Title: From Risk to Resilience: Infection Control Risk Assessments for Nursing Homes
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