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University food pantries win UT System competition

Three UTHealth Houston food pantries collected 11,113 donated items in October, earning first place in their division of the inaugural The University of Texas System Showdown Against Hunger competition.

Davis selected as Delta Omega’s 2026 National Honorary Member

Davis selected as Delta Omega’s 2026 National Honorary Member

For decades, Barry R. Davis, MD, PhD, professor emeritus at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has helped shape the scientific foundations of cardiovascular disease prevention through landmark clinical trials, biostatistical research, and leadership in preventive medicine.

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Three faculty selected for 2027 Shine Academy

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.

Jack Tsai, PhD, is a professor and regional director for the School of Public Health location in San Antonio.

Jack Tsai honored with 2026 Award for Excellence from American Public Health Association

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.

University food pantries win UT System competition

Aluminum food cans line the shelves of the McGovern Mini Market

November 11, 2026

Three UTHealth Houston food pantries collected 11,113 donated items in October, earning first place in their division of the inaugural The University of Texas System Showdown Against Hunger competition.


Davis selected as Delta Omega’s 2026 National Honorary Member

Davis selected as Delta Omega’s 2026 National Honorary Member

November 10, 2026

For decades, Barry R. Davis, MD, PhD, professor emeritus at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has helped shape the scientific foundations of cardiovascular disease prevention through landmark clinical trials, biostatistical research, and leadership in preventive medicine.


Three faculty selected for 2027 Shine Academy

Composite portrait of three researchers against a university-themed blue background.

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.





Celebrating 25 years of serving the Rio Grande Valley

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October 22, 2026

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville celebrated 25 years of serving the Rio Grande Valley with an anniversary gathering October 1st at the historic Alonso Building, a restored 19th-century city landmark and event venue. 


Firefighter cancer study marks first anniversary

Group of community leaders, firefighters, and officials standing in a line beside several red fire trucks at a fire station.

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.



UTHealth Houston, city advance health partnership

Group of staff and attendees pose for a photo in front of a UTHealth Houston School of Public Health backdrop at an indoor event.

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.



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