The University of Texas System recognized three outstanding UTHealth Houston faculty for their teaching excellence and contributions to advancing health science education with induction into the 2027 class of The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Academy of Health Science Education.
For his innovative and tireless work in researching solutions for homelessness, Jack Tsai, PhD, professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, is receiving the 2026 American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Award for Excellence.
Nearly 60 years after its founding, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health opened a new chapter with the debut of its 10-story facility in Helix Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 28.
UTHealth Houston celebrates grand opening of new Starr County border health research facility
November 5, 2026
The University of Texas System recognized three outstanding UTHealth Houston faculty for their teaching excellence and contributions to advancing health science education with induction into the 2027 class of The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Academy of Health Science Education.
October 30, 2026
For his innovative and tireless work in researching solutions for homelessness, Jack Tsai, PhD, professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, is receiving the 2026 American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Award for Excellence.
October 29, 2026
Nearly 60 years after its founding, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health opened a new chapter with the debut of its 10-story facility in Helix Park during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 28.
October 23, 2026
UTHealth Houston celebrates grand opening of new Starr County border health research facility
October 21, 2026
Behind every research finding is the potential to change a life. For firefighters, that could mean detecting cancer earlier, better understanding occupational risks, and gaining more time with the families and squads they call home.
October 14, 2026
More than 200 students, faculty, and staff from across UTHealth Houston gathered at the new UTHealth Houston School of Public Health building to attend the Houston Health Department open house on Oct. 8, bringing university community members together with public health practitioners to explore programs, build connections, and discover opportunities for collaboration.
October 13, 2026
A new $3.9 million NIH-funded study will expand testing of MAGIC (Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms), an innovative implementation strategy to help elementary schools integrate more movement into the school day.
August 19, 2026
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health researchers in the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health received an $8.5 million, five-year grant to strengthen education, research, and training for the next generation of professionals dedicated to protecting workers' health and safety.
August 14, 2026
Alumna Wendy Nembhard, PhD, has been named dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where she has served as professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology.
July 29, 2026
Alumna Lisa Mitchell-Bennett, DrPH, MPH, is a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award, which recognizes academic excellence and commitment to international collaboration.
