Community

December 19, 2024

A cohort of six faculty members from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston successfully earned their MBAs through the Healthcare Organization Leadership Executive MBA program, an innovative initiative sponsored by Harris Health System.

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.

November 26, 2024

The Val Jahnke Fire Training Facility in Houston buzzed with activity as UTHealth Houston students participated in the ninth annual Mass Casualty Incident Training on Nov. 22. The event provided participants with hands-on experience in responding to large-scale disaster scenarios.

November 19, 2024

No two people look at a painting or watch a performance the same way. One might pick up color, brushstrokes, the resonance of a voice. Another might see a hidden figure, the shape of a smile, or the lightness in the footsteps as an actor crosses the stage.

November 18, 2024

UTHealth Houston and its community members received three prestigious 2024 National Philanthropy Day Awards from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Greater Houston Chapter during its annual luncheon held Wednesday, Nov. 13.

November 5, 2024

Myron Loop spent years of his life in a lonely, isolated state of mind after the loss of his wife. Now, he is reconnecting with his art and making his health a priority again after seeking help from a geriatric physician.

October 16, 2024

Nurses from UTHealth Houston’s Behavioral Sciences Campus, UT Physicians, and Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston have been selected by The Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas for its 20th annual Excellence in Nursing Awards.

September 25, 2024

Since he could remember, Jesus Mata has always had a cough he could not seem to kick. He had no idea that his simple cough was a sign of a serious and life-altering illness.

September 20, 2024

On Sept. 1, 2024, four dedicated community leaders joined the UTHealth Houston Development Board. Under the leadership of Maria Pappas, Development Board chair, the board champions the university’s mission to educate health science professionals, conduct innovative research, and model best practices in clinical care and public health. With more than 140 members, the board promotes awareness and philanthropic support for the university’s critical initiatives to advance well-being throughout the region and beyond.

September 16, 2024

Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD, announced today that he will be stepping down from his position as president and Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair at UTHealth Houston. Colasurdo has served in the role for 12 years—the longest tenure of any UTHealth Houston president—and has overseen a period of tremendous growth for the university.