The University of Tulsa Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences
TU's Oxley College of Health Sciences combines Nursing, Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences, and
The Oxley College of Health Sciences is The University of Tulsa’s newest college, bringing together the School of Nursing and the Departments of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences (Athletic Training/Exercise & Sports Science) and Communication Sciences and Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology). Additionally, the college houses TU’s faculty of Community Medicine and will advance the university’s strong partnership with the Laureate Institute for Brain Research. Interdisciplinary study is key to the College of Health Sciences, where students and faculty are encouraged to collaborate with other departments – and other colleges – to uncover solutions. Oxley College students can learn from their peers in engineering, law, psychology, computer science and business. Off campus, representatives from the college are encouraged to make a difference in the community where healthcare needs are many. Service learning is an important facet of a TU education, and health sciences is a field where a university can be a change agent.
02/11/2026
Would you rather go through nursing school alone or alongside a group that supports you every step of the way?
A cohort-based nursing program guides students through coursework and clinical experiences as a group, building collaboration, communication, and trust along the way.
Our latest blog post explores how nursing cohorts work and why learning together can better prepare nurses for the realities of health care and the communities they serve.
Read more:
What happens when clinical education uses a team-oriented approach? Learn about the nursing cohort model.
02/11/2026
TU SLP second year grad student Hannah Turner presented her research on Zomi-influence on an English single-word naming task at the 2025 Oklahoma Speech Language Hearing Association Conference! 🏅
02/09/2026
"I love a challenge. I just love being the best of the best and there’s nothing better than TU.”
Have you met Taylor Dodd?
A sophomore in 's nursing program, a seven-year combat veteran, and a single mom, Dodd brings determination and resilience to everything she does. 💪
We’re proud to have students like Taylor as part of the Oxley College community.
When Taylor Dodd of Collinsville, Oklahoma, chose The University of Tulsa, it wasn’t solely about academics. Her motivation stemmed from rising to the occasi...
02/06/2026
is proving that nursing careers extend beyond traditional hospital settings.
As virtual care continues to grow, career paths are emerging for nurse leaders in areas such as consulting, education, and remote care coordination.
Clinical expertise, leadership skills, and comfort with health care technology are now essential to guiding teams and improving patient outcomes in digital settings.
Read our latest blog and learn more about how telehealth is reshaping nursing leadership.
Are you interested in exploring telehealth careers as a nursing leader? Consider these professions and what they entail.
02/05/2026
Today is the last day to apply to the University of Tulsa's online Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program to be considered for a Spring II start!
Designed for adult learners with a non-nursing bachelor’s degree, the online ABSN offers a fast, flexible path to a nursing career, with the ability to complete your degree in under two years.
TU SLP second year grad student Gillian Gallant presented her original research on medical student’s knowledge and training on stuttering and its relationship with early intervention referral practices at the 2025 Oklahoma Speech Language Hearing Association Conference! 🏆
02/03/2026
From the classrooms at to the operating rooms of St. Louis Children's Hospital , alumna Sarah Margherio, BS ’08, is helping save lives.
Last summer, Margherio played a pivotal role in the first pediatric “domino” partial heart transplant in the Midwest, a rare and highly complex procedure that provided lifesaving care to two children. As the clinical program manager for the heart and lung transplant team, she helped build the program from the ground up, aligning clinical teams, processes, and policies to support this groundbreaking innovation.
Margherio credits her time at Oxley for laying the foundation for her passion for health care leadership, from hands-on coursework to leadership experiences that prepared her for high-stakes, collaborative environments.
Read Margherio's full story at the link in the comments.
02/03/2026
Welcome, Goldie! 💛💙💛
02/02/2026
Dr. Marianna Rubino, associate professor of speech-language pathology at the University of Tulsa, recently spoke at a workshop for the Voice and Speech Trainers Association about SOVTEs. Copy the link below or click the link in our story the access the recording.⭐
Registration is open for the Route 66 Continuing Education Conference! We are excited to host Jennie Bjorem, CCC-SLP, on March 27th, 2026, at the University of Tulsa. Follow the link in the story or copy into your browser for registration details!
TU SLP second year grad student Bella Nolley presented her research on the correlation between measures of cognition and sound intolerance in individuals with mild traumatic brain injury at the 2025 Oklahoma Speech Language Hearing Association Conference! 🏅
01/28/2026
Nurse retention isn’t just a staffing issue. It’s a patient care issue. 💙 High turnover leads to burnout, gaps in experience, and added strain on teams.
Nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) are uniquely positioned to change that. As educators, leaders, and administrators, they create supportive workplaces, advocate for their teams, and implement evidence-based strategies that keep nurses engaged and growing.
Learn more in our recent blog post:
Discover how nurses with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) lead effective nurse retention strategies. Learn how you can make an impact.
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The Oxley College of Health Sciences is TU’s newest college, bringing together programs in the School of Nursing, Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences, and Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Additionally, the college houses the Faculty of Community Medicine, Institute of Health Care Delivery Sciences, and the Schweitzer Fellowship. The college enjoys partnerships with the Laureate Institute of Brain Research (LIBR), the University of Oklahoma, and St. John Medical Center. Interdisciplinary study is key to the Oxley College of Health Sciences. Faculty collaborate with colleagues in other academic units within the college in research, classroom teaching, and clinical opportunities. Each of the programs in the college require a significant amount of clinical experience. In health-related fields, learning the content in the classroom is not enough to make a good practitioner. Aspects of the clinical requirements, for each of the programs set them apart from other programs.
• Nursing students have five semesters of clinical rotations in a variety of local health care agencies, including the 3 major hospitals in Tulsa
• RN to BSN students take a practicum in each of the program’s three semesters to allow application of advanced learning in real-life situations
• Athletic Training – block scheduling of classes allows for clinical immersion opportunities in a wide variety of practice settings
• Exercise & Sports Science students enroll in two required internships during the senior year; internship sites are tailored to the career objectives of the student
• Undergraduate Speech Pathology students have opportunities to observe speech-language therapy sessions and a have clinical assignment during the senior year; many undergraduate programs do not offer direct clinical opportunities
Graduate Speech Pathology students take three courses of graduate clinical practicum which includes working with the cleft palate clinic, the cochlear implant support group, and the aphasia support group. Additionally, offsite practicum assignments in both public school and hospital or rehabilitation settings
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students benefit from faculty arranged clinical preceptors and scheduled clinical rotations
The clinical opportunities included in each of these degree plans prepare students for the work they will do in their careers upon graduation.
