Academics

Charles Hoag, B.S.N., RN, joined the School of Nursing as clinic manager for the school's clinical enterprises.

New Clinic Manager Oversees School’s Clinical Enterprises

May 12, 2017

Charles Hoag, B.S.N., RN, has joined the School of Nursing as the clinic manager for the school’s clinical enterprises.



Cecelia Acosta-Cruz, Traditional B.S.N. student, and Sarah Grimmer, Accelerated B.S.N. student (middle in black scrubs), spent spring break in Bogota, Colombia, as part of an educational exchange program with the Universidad Manuela Beltran.

Students Travel to Colombia for Educational Exchange Program

May 10, 2017

Cecelia Acosta-Cruz, Traditional B.S.N. student, and Sarah Grimmer, Accelerated B.S.N. student traveled to Bogota, Colombia, as part of an educational exchange program.



Eileen T. Breslin, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, serves as dean and the Dr. Patty L. Hawken Nursing Endowed Professor for the School of Nursing.

Alumni, Faculty, Students Improving Lives

May 9, 2017

Nursing knowledge impacts health and health care around the world. The School of Nursing’s alumni, faculty and students make lives better by promoting health.



The Department of Lifelong Learning offers live and online continuing education, hosts three annual conferences, and provides an online RN Refresher Course.

Keep Learning: Department of Lifelong Learning Reaccredited

May 1, 2017

The School of Nursing’s Department of Lifelong Learning offers both live and online continuing education.



Roger Weed, D.D.S., FACD, associate professor of comprehensive dentistry, works with Vincent Hsu, a fourth-year dental student, in the general dentistry clinic.

Dr. Weed Teaches with Both Hands, All Heart

November 28, 2016

Roger Weed, D.D.S., has dedicated 40 years to teaching dental students. His previous career as a pilot in Vietnam almost prevented his dental career from occurring.



Wayne Gardner, D.D.S., M.S., assistant professor of comprehensive dentistry, teaches a dental resident in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Clinic.

Going the Long Distance

November 28, 2016

Wayne Gardner, D.D.S., M.S., survived a life-altering accident during dental school. He now shares his life experience and dental expertise with students facing their own challenges.



Chris Jones

Scholarship Inspires Student

November 22, 2016

As the first recipient of the Shane Epperson Memorial Scholarship, Chris Jones is inspired by the scholarship’s namesake.



Varun Pokkamthanam Joseph

First Dental Student Appointed UT Regent

November 22, 2016

Varun Joseph, fourth-year dental student at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, has been appointed student regent for the UT System Board of Regents.




Professors Receive Regents’ Teaching Awards

November 22, 2016

Three outstanding faculty members who teach dental students were selected to receive the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award from the UT System.



Michael P. Mills, D.M.D.

Faculty Member Earns National Educator Award

November 22, 2016

Michael P. Mills, D.M.D., received the Outstanding Periodontal Educator Award from the American Academy of Periodontology.



Some of the 100 dental students are shown with their white coats before the first coat initiation ceremony.

Welcome to the Profession

November 22, 2016

The entering Dental Class of 2020 and Dental Hygiene Class of 2018 were honored during the 19th Annual Welcome to the Profession ceremony in August.



Yanet Quade, B.S.D.H., Class of 2016

Dental Hygiene Program Thriving in New Home

November 22, 2016

The Dental Hygiene Program is fully integrated into one of the country’s top dental schools. Students, faculty and patients all benefit from this affiliation.