Remembering Peggy Barnett: A legacy of compassion and impact
May 09, 2025Margaret 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
May 07, 2025Four 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
May 05, 2025For 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.
Grimes donation funds BSN scholarship
Apr 30, 2025Deanna E. Grimes, DrPH, RN, FAAN, and Richard Grimes, PhD, endow scholarship for undergraduate students.
Cancer care from the bench to the bedside
Apr 17, 2025Alumna Terri S. Armstrong, PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, delivers the 2025 Jane and Robert Cizik Lecture.
Flying high: Air Force veteran pursues accelerated BSN degree
Apr 15, 2025From training on the largest military aircraft to caring for the tiniest babies, Gianna Guthrie has gathered a wide range of experiences on her path as a medical professional.
Earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston will represent the culmination of years of work serving the sick and injured.
