Cizik Nursing Magazine
Cizik School of Nursing ranks 8th in U.S. for NIH funding
New studies on post-stroke depression, pain management drive growth
Funding from the National Institutes of Health rises to $12 million in 2025.
FNP program ranked No. 1 in Texas
U.S. News & World Report ranks program No. 12 in nation
Family Nurse Practitioner program ties for No. 12 nationally in U.S. News and World Report specialty rankings.
Actor Ned Brower traces his unique nursing journey
“The Pitt” cast member speaks at 2026 PARTNERS Luncheon
“The Pitt” actor Ned Brower delivers keynote address at 2026 PARTNERS Luncheon.
Trailbazers: Nursing Scholarships
A matching program to amplify your impact
Through the UTHealth Houston Trailblazers program, your gift to nursing scholarships can be matched, helping develop the skilled health professionals who will shape the future of patient care.
Goettl urges graduates to always remember their purpose
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston celebrates 500+ new alumni
Bradley Goettl, chief nursing officer of American Nurses Enterprise, addressed more than 500 graduates at the 2026 commencement.
A second calling: From courtroom to compassionate care
Retired lawyer and executive prepares for career in nursing
After more than two decades as an attorney and corporate executive, Angela Siebe prepares to become a nurse.
Testing moms for measles immunity
Dr. Irene Stafford mentors nurse practitioner students
Three nurse practitioner students work with McGovern Medical School faculty member to improve serology screening.
New EMS Nurse Practitioner subspecialty
Cizik School of Nursing offers first EMSNP track in U.S.
Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston began offering an Emergency Medical Services Nurse Practitioner subspecialty track in the Summer 2026 semester.
Take your next step with a PhD
Discover your options
PhD Program Director Meagan Whisenant explains how BSN-prepared nurses can take the next step to a career in nursing science with a PhD.
Peace Corps collaborates with UTHealth Houston for nursing fellowships
Cizik School of Nursing offers full scholarships for volunteers
Cizik School of Nursing offers full scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are Returned Peace Corps volunteers through the Coverdell Fellows Program.
New cardiovascular advanced practice courses
Certificate series delves into specialty areas
Nine new courses are now available in the Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Series at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston.
Long-time leader goes back to school for DNP
Sarah Wall works to ease transition for new nurse practitioners
Recent Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate Sarah Wall establishes transition-to-practice programs for nurse practitioners and students.
Nursing school honors three alumni
Beck, Brady, and Cheatham recognized
Graduates receive Distinguished Alumni and Early Career Achievement Awards.
Loss of smell as an early warning sign
Dr. Paule Joseph discusses links to dementia and mortality risks during Cizik Lecture
Dr. Paule Valery Joseph, co-director of the National Smell and Taste Center, discusses the diagnostic value of smell during Cizik Lecture.
Diaz-Lewis lecture highlights firearm violence prevention
Speakers address built environment, hospital screening, and survivorship
Sara F. Jacoby describes how the built environment can influence firearm violence.
Nurse scientists seek clinical trial participants
Studies involve pain management and prevention of post-stroke depression
Two Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston researchers are now recruiting patients for studies funded by large federal grants they received last year.
Experts explore future of robotics and aging
Cizik Nursing Research Institution hosts day-long event
Nurses, physicians, engineers, and venture capitalists discuss the future of AI and robotics in elder care.
Santa Maria selected as 2026 Presidential Leadership Scholar
Diane Santa Maria, dean of Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston, has been named one of 60 scholars who will form the Presidential Leadership Scholars’ (PLS) 11th annual class.
Spring 2026 Grant Funding Highlights
Advancing nursing science
Recently funded research projects by Cizik School of Nursing faculty address a wide range of topics.
Faculty News
Honors, awards, professional service, leadership and promotions, new and retiring faculty
Congratulations to our faculty for exceptional work and leadership.
