UTMB Health Nursing Leading with Excellence

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), founded in 1891, stands as one of Texas’ most enduring pillars of health sciences education, research, and patient care. As a proud member of the University of Texas System and an integral part of the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex, UTMB has shaped the landscape of modern medicine for more than a century. 

Today, UTMB’s 99-acre campus is home to five distinguished schools, five institutes for advanced study, a state-of-the-art Medical Research Building, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and a Level 4 biosafety laboratory dedicated to infectious disease research. With approximately 3,200 students and more than 1,000 faculty members, UTMB continues to lead in discovery, education, and community health innovation. The institution serves patients through a robust network of hospitals and 113 primary and specialty care clinics, along with the world’s largest telehealth program, facilitating more than 129,000 telemedicine encounters in 2025. 

Nursing has been interwoven with UTMB’s mission since the institution’s earliest days. As the oldest nursing school west of the Mississippi River, UTMB has educated generations of nurses grounded in service, science, and leadership. This legacy continues to thrive as UTMB nurses shape care delivery across the region, caring for diverse populations, advancing safety and quality, and driving innovation in practice. 

UTMB has stood as a major health care provider for individuals from all backgrounds for more than 130 years. Today, our commitment remains unwavering: to train exceptional nurses, advance health for our communities, and honor the rich heritage that built the foundation for UTMB nursing excellence.