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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.
Read more Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal
From Inspiration to Impact: Harsha Gottimukkala’s Path in Epidemiology

Harsha Gottimukkala, MD, MPH, a recent graduate of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Epidemiology MPH program, has built a path shaped by personal inspiration, meaningful mentorship, and a growing commitment to advancing population health.
Read more From Inspiration to Impact: Harsha Gottimukkala’s Path in Epidemiology
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.
Read more The public health playbook for the World Cup
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.
Read more 2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill
UTHealth Houston partners with city of Houston to establish new academic health department

UTHealth Houston announced today a partnership with the city of Houston to establish a new academic health department that will strengthen the region’s public health workforce, expand hands-on training opportunities, and deepen collaboration between academic experts and city health leaders.
Read more UTHealth Houston partners with city of Houston to establish new academic health department
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.
Read more Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association
Testa collaborates with authorities in Bexar County to bring attention to gun thefts from vehicles through new dashboard

Alexander Testa, PhD, associate professor in San Antonio, has been studying gun safety for years, and this year, in collaboration with Bexar County’s Bexar Responsibly Campaign Testa helped provide the data and structure for a brand new gun theft dashboard that the county is hoping will help residents understand the scope of the problem.
Read more Testa collaborates with authorities in Bexar County to bring attention to gun thefts from vehicles through new dashboard
Centering Youth Voices in Mental Health Research: The Work of Emily Lemon, PhD, MPH

Emily Lemon, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences in Brownsville and faculty member at the Center for Healthy Communities, is dedicated to advancing youth mental health through community-engaged research that centers young people as partners in the research process.
Read more Centering Youth Voices in Mental Health Research: The Work of Emily Lemon, PhD, MPH
Advancing dementia research through the caregiver lens: Jiaming Liang

For Jiaming Liang, PhD, the path into dementia research did not begin in a lab, but in a deeply personal place. Witnessing a family member live with the devastating effects of dementia left a lasting impression, one that would ultimately shape his career and drive his commitment to improving care for others facing the same reality.
Read more Advancing dementia research through the caregiver lens: Jiaming Liang
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Selected for Statewide Rural Hospital Leadership Initiative

Houston, TX — UTHealth Houston School of Public Health has been selected to represent The University of Texas (UT) System in a new statewide initiative, the Texas Rural Hospital Officers Academy, designed to strengthen financial leadership and long-term stability of rural hospitals across Texas.
Read more UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Selected for Statewide Rural Hospital Leadership Initiative

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Dissertation Defense by Alvin Estacio, MS: Characterizing Workplace Health Program Participation Among Cleaning Workers in the US

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Dissertation Defense by Xiaona Li: Accounting for Covariate Heterogeneity in Estimating the ROC Curve for Survival Outcomes

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Jul 22 2026 Jul 22, 2026

Dissertation Defense by Tianyao Hao, MS: BAYESIAN METHODOLOGY FOR THE DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF LATE-PHASE CLINICAL TRIALS

12:30:00 PM - 2:30:00 PM
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Jul 22 2026 Jul 22, 2026

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Isabel Thomas, MPH

3:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
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Jul 22 2026 Jul 22, 2026

Dissertation Defense by Brooke Sherry, MPH: Parental Support for Diet and Physical Activity Among Texas Adolescents

3:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
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Jul 23 2026 Jul 23, 2026

Dissertation Defense by Jenny Niedenfuehr: Examining Vulvar Pain Disorders and Symptoms in hEDS/HSD Patients

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Jul 27 2026 Jul 27, 2026

Dissertation Defense by Valeria Jauregui-Loeser, MPA, DrPH(c)

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Jul 29 2026 Jul 29, 2026

Career Planning & Life Design Session

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Building Better Brains: The Role of Sleep in Child Development

12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
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Dissertation Proposal Defense by Bo Zhang, Master: Novel Statistical Methods for Adaptive Platform Trials with Order-Restriction

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