Nursing Expands Global Collaboration with Visiting Scholars Program
- Nov 11, 2025
At The University of Texas at Austin, a vital part of the School of Nursing’s global engagement efforts comes from the Visiting Scholars Program. Housed within the Center for Global Nursing and Health (CGNH), the success of the program is grounded in visionary leadership and a longstanding commitment to global collaboration.
The school’s partnerships with more than 10 institutions across the world reflect this strategic, long-term investment. By recruiting exceptional international Ph.D. students and supporting their growth, the UT Austin School of Nursing is shaping future global nursing leaders, many of whom advance into prominent roles in academia and health care. This approach has fostered a powerful, mutually beneficial global network.
“Essentially, the Visiting Scholars Program is the CGNH’s dynamic approach to making the School of Nursing's global commitment a reality, using strategic partnerships to boost our research, improve our practices and expand our influence worldwide,” said Linda Kim, associate professor and director of CGNH.
One of the many nursing school’s collaborations includes its partnership with Texas Global in providing support to visiting scholars. This collaboration ensures that scholars have access to the resources they need, from securing visas and demonstrating English proficiency to fully engaging with faculty, staff and students across campus.
By engaging scholars at every stage of their academic journey — from senior faculty to undergraduate students — the program cultivates a rich and layered exchange of ideas and expertise. These connections often lead to ongoing research projects, joint funding efforts and collaborative teaching that enrich curricula and broaden student perspectives. They also deepen institutional engagement with global health issues.
In 2025 alone, visiting scholars have sparked new projects, student exchange opportunities and interdisciplinary collaborations at the School of Nursing, demonstrating the program’s lasting impact and the strength of its academic network.
In July 2025, the School of Nursing hosted 14 visiting nursing scholars and faculty from Hungkuang University in Taiwan for a vibrant two-week educational and cultural exchange. Throughout the visit, students participated in immersive activities including disaster preparedness simulations, hands-on clinical skills training in the School of Nursing’s state-of-the-art simulation labs, tours of the Texas State Capitol and volunteer opportunities at the Central Texas Food Bank.
The partnership with Hungkuang University highlights the transformative impact of global engagement. By opening doors to cross-cultural learning and collaboration, the program helps shape compassionate, forward-thinking nursing leaders who are prepared to make a difference around the world.
“Our program is designed to cultivate enduring relationships and forge lasting partnerships, extending far beyond the duration of a visiting scholar's stay,” Kim said. “We've consistently observed that the in-person interactions and collaborative work among scholars from different universities have a profound and direct impact on future academic endeavors.”
Read more about the school’s programs and international collaborations on the School of Nursing website.
