No. 1 BSN program in Texas
Cizik School of Nursing leads for second straight year
The undergraduate program at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston continues to outrank all others in Texas, according to the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges publication.
From the Dean
Nurse leaders start here
From BSN education to innovative nursing science, Cizik School of Nursing prepares nurses to lead at every stage of their careers.
Priming the Pipeline
Outreach to teens raises awareness of nursing careers
Cizik School of Nursing at takes multiple approaches to reach young learners in high school.
Exceptional Educational Experiences
In-person learning draws BSN students
Undergrads discuss unmatched clinical opportunities in the Texas Medical Center.
Meeting the need for NPs
HRSA-funded program prepares students to serve the underserved
Three students share how traineeships eased their financial burden and prepared them to work in rural and urban settings.
A DNP family tradition
Daughter follows mom’s footsteps
Allie Rogan was inspired by her mother, Kitty Kelly, to work toward her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston.
Scholarship key for PhD student
Hard work is a family value
Dalisa Abdalla, a first-generation college graduate, plans to research racial disparities in cancer pain management.
This Alumna Makes House Calls
Beck champions DNP education and geriatric care
Maureen S. Beck, DNP, GNP-BC, shares her rich experience as a preceptor for students at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston.
Healthy relationships help prevent dating violence
Youth interventions highlighted at annual Diaz-Lewis lecture
Melissa Peskin, PhD, and Belinda Hernandez, PhD, MPH, featured in Carla Diaz-Lewis Domestic Violence Lecture Series.
UTHealth Houston establishes Cizik Nursing Research Institute
Collaboration for nursing science
Funded by an endowment from Jane and Robert Cizik, institute to help nurse scientists advance meaningful programs of research.
Roybal grant funds elder mistreatment research center
Cizik School of Nursing secures NIH award for UTHealth Houston
Award is university’s first from program funded by the National Institute on Aging.
Advancing chronic pain management
Kawi’s NIH grant continues Yeh’s pioneering work
Professor Jennifer Kawi receives U-series grant to test pain self-management app in rural areas.
Youth Firearm Injuries
DeMello receives grant to study consequences
Assistant Professor Annalyn DeMello receives NIH grant to study psychosocial, cognitive, and behavior affects on gunshot survivors.
Latest Research highlights
Advancing Nursing Science
More projects funded by intramural grants, the NIH, and other external sources
Faculty and staff highlights
Honors, awards, and promotions
Congratulations to faculty and staff for exceptional work and leadership.
Welcome, New Faculty Members
Departments of Graduate Studies and Research
New faculty bring varied educational and research interests to Cizik School of Nursing.
Career Opportunities
Current openings include two associate dean positions
Check out highlighted job opportunities.
