Academics

Customized Saluteria game playing pieces.

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.



School of Nursing student, Miguel Salazar, smiles in his UT Health San Antonio-branded scrubs and stethoscope.

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.



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Honors and Awards

September 2, 2023

School of Nursing faculty recognized for their service and excellence locally, across the state and nationwide.



A group of graduates wearing black and lavender regalia smile.

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.



Dental students in their new white coats recite the dental pledge.

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.



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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.



An artist's rendering of the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, scheduled to open in 2024.

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.



Peter Michael Loomer, BSc, DDS, PhD, MRCD(C), FACD

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.