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Sarah Felknor, DrPH, pictured in front of greenery and brick wall in background.

$8.5M grant supports next generation of worker health experts   

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health researchers in the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health received an $8.5 million, five-year grant to strengthen education, research, and training for the next generation of professionals dedicated to protecting workers' health and safety.  

Wendy Nembhard pictured in red blazer in front of white background.

Alumna named dean of Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health

Alumna Wendy Nembhard, PhD, has been named dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where she has served as professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology.

Diana Guevara, MPH, registered dietician and nutritionist supervisor with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Nourishing lunch and snacks for a healthy school year

Welcome to “Ask the Expert,” a UTHealth Houston newsroom series where our leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address healthy lunch and snack ideas as kids head back to school.

Lisa Mitchell-Bennett

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.





Focused philanthropy: One family targets meaningful impact

Ralph and Susan Hawkins

January 6, 2025

Ralph and Susan Hawkins understand how overwhelming the world’s challenges can feel. That's why they chose to focus their philanthropy, dedicating themselves to supporting children and students in health, education, and financial stability.

What began as small annual donations after their college graduation has flourished into a lifetime commitment. Now, through an estate plan with the School of Public Health, they are set to make a lasting impact on pediatric health for generations to come.



2024 Lookback: Top UTHealth Houston stories

Photo collage by UTHealth Houston

December 16, 2024

Over the past year, UTHealth Houston achieved significant milestones in innovation, research, community health, and education, reinforcing its position as a leader in both the academic and health care sectors. To highlight these key moments, here are the top stories of 2024.



Department of Biostatistics and Data Science Celebrates 55 Years of Excellence

Group photo at the Department Biostatistics and Data Science alumni reception.

December 9, 2024

This fall, the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health proudly marked its 55th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1969 as the Division of Biometry, the department has been a cornerstone of academic innovation and collaboration in the evolution of biostatistics and data science




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