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Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program was the first established in Texas, and it is ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report. Get the details on our nurse practitioner and nurse executive tracks.

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News

Caring for teens with cystic fibrosis

Miss America Abbie Stockard visits adolescent cystic fibrosis patients at Texas Children’s Hospital while in town to deliver the commencement address to Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston graduates.

Miss America addresses Class of 2025

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston honors the 429 graduates in the Class of 2025.

Remembering Peggy Barnett: A legacy of compassion and impact

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Mauk Barnett, community leader and longtime supporter of UTHealth Houston, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the age of 92. Her decades of leadership, generosity, and advocacy helped shape nursing education and research at the university, leaving an enduring legacy of excellence and innovation.

Barr, Cheatham among Houston’s top 15 nurses

Four Cizik School of faculty members and one PhD student honored in the Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses.

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.