Academics

Teaching the language of patient care
September 4, 2023
Norma Martinez Rogers, PhD, RN, FAAN, a Living Legend in nursing, continues her impactful journey. Her innovative creation, Saludteria, a health-based adaptation of Lotería, fosters learning while having fun.

A career in compassion
September 2, 2023
Men in nursing are overcoming historical odds. As male representation in nursing grows, students and faculty share their stories, highlighting a shift towards diversity and compassion within the profession.

Honors and Awards
September 2, 2023
School of Nursing faculty recognized for their service and excellence locally, across the state and nationwide.

Class of 2022 commencement
December 16, 2022
The School of Dentistry conferred a total of 130 degrees to its class of 2022 during the university-wide commencement ceremony at the Alamodome.

Welcome to the profession
December 16, 2022
Dental and dental hygiene students from four classes celebrated their educational accomplishments during the 2022 Welcome to the Profession event.

A head start in public health
December 16, 2022
Dental and dental hygiene students support access to oral health care through a required rotation with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Oral Health Program, which provides a glimpse at a career in public health.

2022: In memoriam
December 15, 2022
The School of Dentistry honors the memory of four faculty leaders who dedicated their careers to the education of others.

Measures of success
November 8, 2022
The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine has a tradition of excellence that is demonstrated in its numerous awards and recognitions, including from U.S. News & World Report. In addition, total organized research funding has topped $144 million.

A Safety Net: Pediatric Dental Clinic Offers Oral Care for All Children
December 15, 2021
School of Dentistry pediatric dentistry faculty, residents and students provide comprehensive dental care to children who otherwise would not receive it. Because of philanthropic and governmental support, the UT Health San Antonio Ricardo Salinas Clinic remains an invaluable service to the community.

A Historic Commencement in 2021 for the School of Dentistry
December 15, 2021
The School of Dentistry’s 2021 dental and dental hygiene graduates overcame the interruptions and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to complete their degrees. Commencement in May 2021 was a historic and socially distanced all-school event at the Alamodome.

Dean’s Message
December 15, 2021
Peter Michael Loomer, BSc, DDS, PhD, MRCD(C), FACD, dean of the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio, explains outstanding achievements during the often challenging year of 2021.

Endowed Professorship Honors Beloved Pediatric Dentistry Professor
December 15, 2021
The Dr. Timothy B. Henson Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Dentistry in the School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio honors the memory of a special pediatric dentistry professor who is remembered for being a gifted educator, innovative pediatric dentist, and a true friend to the school’s faculty, residents and students.