Texas Tech Health El Paso is set to host commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 4 for its newest graduates in health care from the Hunt School of Nursing and the Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. The Hunt School of Nursing ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Starlight Event Center, while the Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences ceremony is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. at Texas Tech Health El Paso’s Medical Sciences Building II.
Texas Tech Health El Paso is recognized for its innovative education and its efforts to address the nursing shortage in the Borderplex region. Approximately 90% of nursing school graduates choose to stay and practice within the region after completing their education, contributing significantly to the community. The yearly economic impact of Texas Tech Health El Paso is $634 million, highlighting its importance as a transformative entity.
The Hunt School of Nursing ceremony, taking place just before National Nurses Week, will celebrate 72 students who have earned their bachelor of science in nursing. Dean Stephanie L. Woods, Ph.D., R.N., will deliver the keynote address, and El Paso native and Board of Regents member Pat Gordon will provide remarks. The school offers an accelerated program where students can earn a B.S.N
