NSM Faculty/Staff Newsletter

From the Office of the Dean

Volunteers Needed

Recruitment Events - Faculty Participation Encouraged

Faculty and staff are invited to serve as Recruitment, Outreach, & Visit Experiences Representatives (NSM-ROVERs) at upcoming university and college events for prospective students and families this spring. Thank you to those who have already volunteered. Your engagement continues to build a supportive and welcoming NSM community. Learn more about partnering with the Office of First Year Programs.

2026 NSM Internship Bootcamp

The NSM Career Center will host the 2026 Internship Bootcamp on March 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine Dedicated Teaching Classroom. This immersive event connects employers with high-performing first-year and sophomore students early in the recruiting cycle.

Employer representatives from ZymeFlow, Targa, Capco, Dow, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and others will participate in employer talks, mock interviews, resume reviews, hands-on activities and small-group mentoring. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and support this high-impact learning experience. If you would like to participate, please RSVP.

Opportunities to Engage with Prospective and First-Year Students - Volunteers Needed

The Office of First Year Programs (OFYP) invites NSM faculty to participate in several upcoming engagement and recruitment opportunities during Spring 2026. These activities provide meaningful ways to connect with prospective and current students, highlight departmental strengths, and support student success.

NSM-ROVERs for College Fairs in the Houston Area

The OFYP is participating in recruitment events in the Houston area and on campus this Spring. We’d love faculty to participate in these exciting activities as an NSM-ROVER—a recruitment, outreach, and visit experiences representative. Sign up here and receive a free t-shirt for signing up to be an NSM-ROVER!