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2024–2025 Dean's Report

Dean’s Report

July 29, 2025

The Dean’s report spotlights key milestones in education, care delivery, research and philanthropy that create a stronger future for nursing.



the 2025 Nursing Advisory Council stands on a staircase.

Advocates in action

July 29, 2025

Whether writing notes of encouragement or raising scholarship funds, these community advocates are making sure students and faculty feel seen, supported and inspired.



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Nationally recognized for dementia support

July 28, 2025

A national award recognizes the School of Nursing’s Caring for the Caregiver Program for empowering families and building a more dementia-friendly community in South Texas.



2024 Dean's report

2024 Dean’s Report

February 7, 2025

While experiencing a record-breaking admissions season and achieving the national rank of No. 14 for National Institutes of Health federal research funding, the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry continued to raise the bar in support of its missions in 2024.



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Accolades

February 6, 2025

School of Dentistry faculty were recognized in 2024 for clinical excellence, leadership, research and so much more.



In Memoriam

In Memoriam

February 4, 2025

The School of Dentistry honors the memory of two faculty leaders who dedicated their careers to the education of others.



A rendering of the new Center for Brain Health.

The Center for Brain Health

December 9, 2024

Opening in 2025, the Center for Brain Health at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will be home to the institution’s many brain health initiatives to serve the growing need for neurological care in the region.



Dr. Fayron Epps poses in front a tree.

A nurse’s mission

August 23, 2024

Fayron Epps, PhD, RN, a distinguished researcher at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Nursing, is addressing the disproportionate impact of dementia in the African American community. Through her program, Alter, she equips faith leaders and caregivers with essential resources, cultivating dementia-friendly environments in churches and communities.



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Amplifying the voices of Hispanic Texans

August 23, 2024

Community pláticas in South Texas are empowering citizens to help shape dementia care. Sara Masoud, PhD, MPH, and her team are hosting discussions that highlight the critical needs of the region’s largest demographic.



School of Nursing faculty and staff recognized for their service and excellence

August 20, 2024

2023 Top 2% of Scientists Scopus Jacqueline McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, vice dean of faculty excellence, was recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on Scopus citation metrics. Esteemed for her research contributions advancing neonatal health care, McGrath has demonstrated exceptional leadership and scholarly excellence and continues to shape the future of […]


Researcher and Scholar Spotlights

August 19, 2024

The School of Nursing is shaping the future of nursing education and patient care through a wide and varying range of research and scholarship programming. ADELITA G. CANTU, PHD (’06), RN, FAAN, associate professor, specializes in public and community health nursing. Her program of teaching, service and research is dedicated to promoting healthy communities by […]


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Rising from a foundation of knowledge

January 19, 2024

A School of Dentistry outreach program in Kenya is creating oral health advocates through an all-girls boarding school. The students’ efforts in the community aim to rebuild wellness by reducing disease through the spread of knowledge.