Welcome to the College of Nursing and Health Professions at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University! It is my privilege and honor to serve as the Dean of this newly unified and dynamic college. Together, our departments, the JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing, Health & Kinesiology, Nutrition, Hospitality & Human Services, Social Work, and Speech & Hearing Sciences form a powerful and collaborative community dedicated to advancing health, well-being, and human potential across Southeast Texas and beyond.
Our faculty are exceptional educators, scholars, practitioners, and innovators. They bring deep disciplinary expertise and a shared commitment to student success. Whether preparing the next generation of nurses, developing leaders in health and human performance, shaping compassionate social workers, training skilled communicators in speech and hearing sciences, or supporting professionals across nutrition, hospitality, and human services, our faculty uphold the highest standards of academic rigor and human-centered learning. Their resilience, creativity, and dedication ensure that our graduates are ready to make meaningful, lasting contributions in the communities they serve.
Across our programs, we embrace a spirit of leadership, professional excellence, and collaboration. Our state-of-the-art learning environments, including our simulation and applied practice spaces across departments, create immersive, hands-on experiences where students can explore, problem-solve, and thrive.
Serving a diverse and growing region, our College is uniquely positioned to lead in addressing today’s most pressing health and human service needs. We are committed to strengthening our partnerships with healthcare systems, schools, community organizations, and industry leaders, ensuring our programs remain responsive, relevant, and impactful.
This is an exciting moment for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners. Your journey, your growth, and your success are central to our mission. I invite you to explore our website, connect with us on our social media platforms, and learn more about the remarkable work happening across our College. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, ideas, or opportunities for collaboration. We look forward to engaging with you as we build a vibrant future together, and come see for yourself at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University.