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.
UTHealth Houston Celebrates Grand Opening of New Starr County Border Health Research Facility
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.
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 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 23, 2026
UTHealth Houston Celebrates Grand Opening of New Starr County Border Health Research Facility
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.
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 21, 2026
Researchers from the AYA National Standards for Cancer Survivorship Care Consortium, led by Andrea Betts, PhD, reviewed studies across seven states and nine healthcare systems to better understand how survivorship care is delivered and experienced.
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 14, 2026
The UTHealth Houston addiction recovery science researchers behind Project HOMES have recently received $25 million to continue to grow recovery housing in Texas. This funding will enable the creation of the HOMES with HEART Initiative, which combines the existing foundational expertise of Project HOMES with the momentum and resources of HEART (Housing Expansion for Access to Recovery for Texans) — all with the goal of continuing to enhance recovery housing throughout Texas.
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.
October 2, 2026
A team of UTHealth Houston researchers has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to identify genetic markers that may contribute to weight gain after stopping GLP-1 medications.
September 30, 2026
Welcome to “Ask the Expert,” a UTHealth Houston news series where our leading experts examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address child obesity to support Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
