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.
04/03/2026
We are happy to congratulate UTulsa's own Marianna Rubino, MFA, PhD, CCC-SLP, on her acceptance into the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) highly selective Pathways professional development program, part of ASHA's Academic & Research Mentoring Network. Dr. Rubino, a member of the Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) faculty, will be mentored by a senior CSD faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin in setting a five-year plan and grant writing. All participants and mentors will attend the in-person Pathways Conference in June at ASHA headquarters with subsequent remote mentoring.
More information about this honor is linked below and in our story. Congratulations, Dr. Rubino! https://www.asha.org/Research/Pathways-Program/
04/03/2026
The University of Tulsa's School of Nursing is back on campus!
After a decade downtown, the program has moved into Chapman Hall this spring, where students are now learning in the new Lawson Skills & Simulation Lab.
The space gives nursing students hands-on training in realistic clinical settings while staying connected to the heart of campus.
Contributing to a fund that features a matching gift is a great way to make your donation go even further on TU Giving Day! This year, there will be a matching donation to the Oxley College of Health & Natural Sciences Annual Fund, thanks to the generosity of Dean Ron H. Walker and Mrs. Dawn Walker.
04/01/2026
TU SLP second year grad student Jordan Demetriades presented her original research on music aptitude in children with APD at the 2025 Oklahoma Speech Language Hearing Association Conference! 🏆
03/31/2026
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03/31/2026
From dentistry to veterinary medicine, physical therapy and more, we can help you pursue the health care career of your dreams!
03/27/2026
We're happy to have The University of Tulsa School of Nursing back on the main campus, in the brand-new Lawson Skills & Simulation Lab inside Chapman Hall.
03/26/2026
When you think of nursing, bedside care probably comes to mind first. But it’s far from the only path.
From nurse case managers and educators to public health nurses, researchers, and occupational health professionals, there are many BSN-level roles that focus on leadership, prevention, education, and innovation.
Read our blog post to learn more about about 6 non-bedside nursing career paths to consider.
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Considering a shift in your nursing career? Learn more about top non-bedside nursing roles.
03/25/2026
TU SLP second year grad student Jayla Hurt presented her systematic review on swallowing outcomes in post-laryngeal cancer patients! 🏆
03/24/2026
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03/20/2026
POV: You’re currently a BSN student at and wondering what’s next. 💭
From bedside nursing to specialized roles and leadership paths, there’s more than one way forward.
What careers can you pursue with a BSN? Explore the options, including non-nursing roles that may surprise you.
03/19/2026
Great nursing care starts with strong leadership. 💙
Leadership looks different for everyone. Nursing students: which leadership skills are your strengths right now, and which ones are you still building?
Are you looking to become a leader in nursing? Explore the skills that make for the most effective nurse leaders.
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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.
