Academics

Alumni Profiles

School of Dentistry Graduates Succeeding in Myriad Fields

December 1, 2020

Alumni Profiles offer a glimpse of the incredibly varied personal and professional experiences that led each graduate to his or her specific program at the dental school.




The Future of Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

October 21, 2020

Chiquita Collins, Ph.D., inaugural vice dean of inclusion and diversity for the Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, is armed with innovative initiatives to increase the diversity of physicians.




BSN to DNP Prepares Future Clinical Leaders

June 26, 2020

The UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing is now offering a B.S.N. to D.N.P. degree program, which includes the nurse practitioner tracks previously offered with the M.S.N. program.




Student Success Center Celebrates Five Years

June 26, 2020

The Student Success Center has created a safe space to welcome and engage all nursing students. The center helps students succeed in school by developing their learning skills and offering mentoring and tutoring.




International Program Continues to Expand

June 26, 2020

Students, faculty and their communities benefit from the expansion of the School of Nursing’s international program. These program are often life changing for students who attain knowledge and skills to care for diverse populations.




Academic Partnerships Beneficial to Everyone

June 26, 2020

The school continues to strengthen partnerships with Methodist Healthcare System and the South Texas Veterans Hospital System. These partnerships enhance education, provide well-prepared employees, and improve patient care.



UT Health School of Nursing School of Nursing

School of Nursing Highlights

June 26, 2020

Enjoy fascinating facts and highlights from the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio.



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

Dean’s Message

June 26, 2020

A message from Eileen T. Breslin, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, dean of the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio.




Three Named Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

June 26, 2020

Drs. Danet Lapiz Bluhm, Janna Lesser and Carole White of the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing became fellows of the American Academy of Nursing in 2019.



Jacqueline M. McGrath, PH.D., RN, FNAP, FAAN

School Hires First Vice Dean for Faculty Excellence

June 26, 2020

Jacqueline M. McGrath, Ph.D., RN, FNAP, FAAN, joined the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing as the vice dean for faculty excellence. In the new position, she guides faculty recruitment and development.




Nursing Professor Receives Trailblazer Award

June 26, 2020

Kathleen Stevens, Ed.D., RN, ANEF, FAAN, received an inaugural 2019 Distinguished Evidence-based Practice Trailblazer Awards from the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare.




Professor Earns Award for Promoting Community Health

June 26, 2020

Adelita G. Cantu, Ph.D., RN, was awarded the Charlotte Brody Award from Health Care Without Harm for her work strengthening community health services.