Leading change
May 6, 2026
MPH in Healthcare Management graduate Sofia Tovar is focused on driving meaningful change across the health system landscape.
News Archive
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.
Study finds pregnancy complications may increase risk for artery disease
Women who experience pregnancy complications face an increased risk of developing peripheral artery disease later in life, according to a new UTHealth Houston study.
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.
Ask the Experts: What you should know about cyclosporiasis
Welcome to Ask the Expert, a UTHealth Houston newsroom series in which leading physicians examine pressing health challenges. In this edition, we address the cyclosporiasis outbreak across the United States.
New study introduces advanced method to better understand how cells change over time
May 6, 2026
A recent study published in Nature Communications introduces a new computational approach that helps scientists better understand how cells develop and change over time by examining DNA methylation—a key chemical process that regulates gene activity.
Guillot-Wright receives Beasley Award for Research Efforts to Improve Health of Commercial Fishing Populations
May 5, 2026
Through the Docside Clinics: Connecting Docs to Docks, a mobile clinic that offers health services and resources to commercial fisherman, Guillot-Wright has provided over 2,000 encounters and meets these vulnerable populations where they are.
Data Discovery and Purpose
May 4, 2026
For Arham Salman, public health is not just about discovering and analyzing data, it’s about translating science into actionable insights.
A Passion for Health Promotion
May 1, 2026
For Jazzmyn Hollister, a second-year MPH student with the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, public health has always been rooted in a simple yet powerful idea: helping communities thrive.
2026 Teaching Awards
May 1, 2026
Congratulation's to this year's recipients of the Teaching Awards
Follow-up care cuts hospital readmissions for medicare patients
April 30, 2026
A new study from UTHealth Houston finds that timely follow-up care after hospital discharge can significantly reduce the likelihood of hospital readmission. yet many high-risk Medicare patients never receive follow-up care.
Tsai awarded grant from Texas Bar Foundation to study impact of Bexar County's community court
April 30, 2026
The Texas Bar Foundation has awarded a new grant to Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health dean in San Antonio, to study the impact of a homeless court on residents in Bexar County who are experiencing homelessness.
Addressing the Future of Rural Healthcare: Inside the 2026 Fleming Center Case Competition
April 29, 2026
The Fleming Center Case Competition, hosted by The Board and the George McMillan Fleming Center for Healthcare Management, returned this spring with a full day of high energy, sharp thinking, and collaborative problem-solving at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
Alexa Emmons, a future dietitian’s impact on community health
April 29, 2026
Students across UTHealth Houston are counting down to commencement, preparing to step into the next chapter of their careers. For Alexa Emmons, the milestone marks the culmination of a journey driven by a passion for nutrition, a commitment to underserved communities, and a desire to make a lasting impact beyond the four walls of a traditional clinic.