Alumni

Dean, Sonya Renae Hardin PhD, MBA/MHA, APRN, FAAN

2025 Dean’s Report

June 30, 2025



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Calling all alumni to share their news and updates!

August 20, 2024

Dear School of Nursing graduates, As the Alumni Council Chair, I’d like to reinforce the importance of our alumni network and to invite you to stay connected with us by sharing your personal and professional updates. At the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, we’re not just a community during our time on campus. […]



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Where in the world?

September 2, 2023

See where School of Nursing alumni have landed throughout the U.S. and across the globe.



Nurse Julie Mize and her student patient, Jeremiah Quintero bend over his phone to record his blood sugar readings.

Navigating brand-new waters

September 2, 2023

Meet Julie Mize, RN, BSN, a dedicated school nurse in Uvalde, Texas. From routine care to navigating a trauma response, discover the vital role school nurses play in student well-being.



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A second act of service

September 2, 2023

Wesley Richardson, a School of Nursing alumnus and faculty member, dedicates his career to serving fellow veterans. With a background in the military and nursing, he inspires and educates nursing students, creating a vital pipeline for veterans’ care.




Calling all alumni to connect and stay connected!

September 1, 2023

The School of Nursing Alumni Council represents over 13,000 alumni and serves to support the school’s mission. Its aim is to enhance alumni involvement and values its members’ input. Connect today!




MSN Graduate Treats Patients with COVID at University Hospital

September 6, 2021

A year after joining University Hospital, Adriana Munoz, MSN, AGACNP, RN, and her hospital medicine team transitioned to caring for COVID-19 patients. Munoz, who is pursuing her PhD at the nursing school, is now performing COVID-related research.




ICU Nurse Finds Career Later in Life as Pandemic Strikes

September 6, 2021

Brenda Backlund-Pearson, BSN, RN, started her third career during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent graduate of the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio met the challenges of treating COVID patients in the ICU at Methodist Hospital.




Novice Nurse Handles Unknown During Historic COVID-19 Pandemic

September 6, 2021

After a month of training at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital, Julissa Del Bosque, BSN, RN, began her nursing career on the COVID-19 floor. She credits extra clinical practice at the School of Nursing for preparing her to handle the challenge.



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Alumni Briefs

September 6, 2021

Alumni Briefs from the School of Nursing at the UT Health San Antonio share professional achievements from nursing graduates.



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Alumni Council for the School of Nursing

September 6, 2021

The School of Nursing Alumni Council at UT Health San Antonio represents the voice of nursing alumni and offers advice on developing alumni initiatives at the school, department and program level. Meet the chair and the members!



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Advancing Your Education

September 6, 2021

If you are ready to advance your nursing education, the School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio offers a BSN to DNP, Post-Master’s DNP, and Post-Graduate Certificates.