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Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal

Andrea Link, MD, an assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named one of the 2026 Most Admired CEOs by the Houston Business Journal, earning recognition for her leadership, vision, and commitment to community impact.

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The public health playbook for the World Cup

The world's largest soccer tournament has arrived in Texas, bringing thousands of international fans together to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.

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2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill  

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students head to the heart of public health policy each summer under the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. 

Shreela Sharma pictured in front of greenery. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, vice chair and professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named a 2026 fellow of the American Heart Association.  

Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal

Smiling woman with short blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a floral blouse and necklace, posed in a softly lit home interior with blurred shelves and framed photos in the background.

July 9, 2026

Andrea Link, MD, an assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named one of the 2026 Most Admired CEOs by the Houston Business Journal, earning recognition for her leadership, vision, and commitment to community impact.



2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill  

Archer fellows group pictured together in Washington, DC.

June 22, 2026

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students head to the heart of public health policy each summer under the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. 


Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association

Shreela Sharma pictured in front of greenery. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

June 10, 2026

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, vice chair and professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named a 2026 fellow of the American Heart Association.  



From Pre-Med to Public Health

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May 11, 2026

This spring 2026, Mackenzie Senn, MPH, prepares to graduate with a Doctor of Philosophy in epidemiology from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.


Xiao named 2026 US Fulbright Scholar

Qian Xiao in front of garden.

May 8, 2026

Qian Xiao, PhD, associate professor in Epidemiology, has been named a 2026-2027 U.S. Fulbright Program Scholar, a prestigious honor that supports international collaboration in research and education. 


From Docside Clinic to U.S. Navy, one graduate's mission

Peyton and clinic workers standing at the DocSide Clinic.

May 8, 2026

As Peyton HerrNeckar, a Master of Public Health student in environmental health, prepares to graduate from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health this spring 2026, his next chapter is already taking shape on the water.


Kristina Mena appointed to EPA’s Science Advisory Board

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May 7, 2026

Kristina D. Mena, PhD, MSPH, has been selected to serve on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board, a national panel that provides independent scientific guidance on environmental and public health issues.


Leading change

Sofia Tovar

May 6, 2026

MPH in Healthcare Management graduate Sofia Tovar is focused on driving meaningful change across the health system landscape.



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