Committed to caring for older adults
Oct 06, 2022“We really grew geriatrics within the school and also within the medical community,” said Dr. Vaunette Fay.
Dorothy Otto
Oct 06, 2022A much-loved leader, Dr. Dorothy Otto taught nurses at UTHealth Houston for 43 years.
Three Originals
Oct 06, 2022“It was exciting to be starting nursing school, and the medical center was like a city within itself,” said Susan Ebbs Fitcher, a member of the first class.
Arlowayne Swort
Oct 06, 2022During her time as dean, the UTHealth Houston nursing school became a Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society member.
Elizabeth (Betty) C. Jones
Oct 06, 2022“Betty was an activist for nursing and stood up for the school,” said Marvin Hecker, an original staff member.
1970s
Oct 06, 2022What would become Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston welcomed its first students in 1972.
