DNP program ranked No. 1 in Texas
U.S. News & World Report ranks MSN program No. 2 in state
Cizik School of Nursing leads the state in BSN and DNP education as well as funding to nursing schools from the National Institutes of Health.
From the Dean - May 2025
A busy and productive spring
Cizik School of Nursing adds new pathways for aspiring nurses and nurse scientists.
Continued growth in NIH funding
Cizik School of Nursing ranks 1st in Texas, 15th nationally
NIH funding increased to $6,438,187 in 2024.
New Pre-Nursing pathway
Advance to Texas’ top-ranked BSN program
Undergraduate students can complete science prerequisites at Cizik School of Nursing for the accelerated Pacesetter Bachelor of Science in nursing program.
Explore nursing at new summer camp
An inside look at health care careers
High-school students can learn about nursing careers and earn five health care certifications.
New DNP to PhD pathway
Applying nursing practice expertise to research
DNP-prepared students may earn up to nine hours of transfer credit in the PhD program.
Melendez finds her calling in nursing and advocacy
For Alondra Melendez, her love of science and anatomy began as a patient in her pediatrician’s office. Growing up the rural community of Brookshire, Texas, she suffered from severe asthma and allergies, which caused her to need monthly doctor’s visits.
A match made in nursing school
Couple who met as undergrads become FNPs, parents
In honor of Valentine’s Day, meet Brian Balba and Trini Tran, who studied together and stayed together.
“I saved a life last night!”
High school friends honor memory of alumna with gift to students
Friends remember the late Amanda Freeman with a gift to nursing students at her alma mater.
Endowing Excellence
Gifts fund scholarships, support simulation
Two endowments created student scholarship funds, and a third will support high-tech learning in the care of women and children in the Sim Lab.
PARTNERS hosts record-breaking Spring Luncheon
Event raises $227,000+ for nursing scholarships and research
Author Sarah DiGregorio delivers keynote address at event honoring retired Professor Nancy Bergstrom, PhD, RN, FAAN.
Cancer care from the bench to the bedside
Armstrong returns for Cizik Lecture
Alumna Terri S. Armstrong, PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, delivers the 2025 Jane and Robert Cizik Lecture.
ELNEC conference reaches global audience
Cizik School of Nursing hosts end-of-life training
Leading experts speak at the “Caring at the Crossroads: End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) Training” conference.
Barr, Cheatham among Houston’s top 15 nurses
PhD student receives scholarship
Four Cizik School of faculty members and one PhD student honored in the Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses.
Research Highlights - 2025
Advancing Nursing Science
Recently funded research projects by nurse scientists at Cizik School of Nursing explore a wide range of topics.
Faculty highlights - 2025
Honors, awards, promotions, and new faculty
Congratulations to our faculty for exceptional work and leadership.
