Academics
Nursing Students Learn in England
May 3, 2018
Six students from the School of Nursing joined School of Health Professions students in an interprofessional international experience at Coventry University in Coventry, England, over Spring Break.
Dean’s Message
May 3, 2018
Our vision is simple and bold: We make lives better by promoting health as an act of social justice.
Nurse Researcher Earns Rising Star Award from UT System
May 3, 2018
Carolyn E.Z. Pickering, Ph.D., RN, assistant professor of nursing, received a Rising STAR Award from the UT System, a first for the School of Nursing.
Professor Receives Community Engagement Hero Award
May 3, 2018
Janna Lesser, Ph.D., RN, professor of nursing, has been selected to receive a Community Engagement Hero Award from the Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science.
Faculty Member Inducted into Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame
May 3, 2018
Retired Col. Clarice Golightly-Jenkins, Ph.D., RN, was inducted in October 2017 into the Tuskegee University ROTC Military Hall of Fame.
Associate Professor Inducted as Fellow of AANP
May 3, 2018
Wendy J. Lee, D.N.P., FNP-BC, FAANP, RN, associate professor/clinical, was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Director of Admissions, Special Programs Joins School
May 3, 2018
Henry M. Cantu, M.A., has joined the School of Nursing as director of admissions and special programs. This position provides leadership in planning, developing and implementing recruitment, admissions and outreach programs for the nursing school.
New Associate Dean for Finance, Administration Hired
May 3, 2018
Jennifer Johnstone, M.B.A., has joined the School of Nursing as associate dean for finance and administration. This position provides budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and other administrative support to the nursing school.
Blazing a Trail
November 10, 2017
Stephen E. Harris, Ph.D., professor and director of research for periodontics, is now in his fifth decade of performing cutting-edge molecular research.
The Domino Effect
November 10, 2017
A $2.4 million, four-year federal grant is allowing the dental school to enroll and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and, by reducing their financial burden, helping them to possibly return to underserved areas to provide dental care.
Dental Students Enjoy NIDCR Internship
November 10, 2017
Dental students Kyle Gopffarth and Brandon Key spent last summer participating in internships at the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
A Lifelong Dedication
November 10, 2017
Birgit Junfin Glass, D.D.S., M.S., was one of the first female graduates of the dental school. She then spent the next 42 years at her alma mater dedicated to students, colleagues and academia.