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Alumna Receives 2026 Fulbright Global Scholar Award

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.

Yun Hang, PhD

UTHealth Houston researcher selected for NASA-funded project to improve drinking water resilience along the U.S.-Mexico border 

The project, selected through NASA's Water Quality Applications program, will leverage satellite-based Earth observations and advanced hydrologic modeling to help drinking water utilities better anticipate and respond to changing water quality conditions in communities along the U.S.-Mexico border. 

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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.



Alumna Carves Path in Cancer Prevention and Control

Melissa Lopez Varon

October 6, 2025

Alumna Melissa Lopez Varon, PhD, MS, has built her career at the intersection of cancer prevention and global health. Her path into public health began when she recognized the urgent need for multidisciplinary teams to work beyond traditional clinical expertise.



UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

UTHealth Houston launches firefighter cancer risk study with kick-off event 

September 30, 2025

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health hosted a kickoff event to celebrate the launch of a $5 million, multi-year initiative focused on reducing cancer risks and health impacts of environmental exposures for firefighters.



A Practicum with Purpose: Muhammad Shahid's Experience in El Paso

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September 25, 2025

For Muhammad Shahid, a student at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, a practicum wasn’t just a degree requirement, it was a chance to apply healthcare management concepts in a real-world setting, support a nonprofit’s mission, and grow as a professional.






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