Education

February 19, 2025

Beginning in Fall 2025, undergraduate students can complete science prerequisites at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston for the accelerated Pacesetter Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

February 17, 2025

DNP-prepared students may earn up to nine hours of transfer credit in the PhD program.

February 14, 2025

LaTanya Love, MD, an esteemed leader known for fostering academic success and enhancing the overall student and employee experience, has been named interim president of UTHealth Houston, effective March 1.

February 14, 2025

As announced earlier today by UT System, on March 1 I will be stepping down from my position as President of UTHealth Houston while the search for my successor is conducted. After almost fourteen years in the office, I believe this is the right time to return to my career as a clinician and educator in pulmonary medicine. 

February 14, 2025

Chancellor J.B. Milliken has appointed LaTanya Love, MD, as interim president of UTHealth Houston, effective March 1, 2025. She currently serves as UTHealth Houston’s dean of education at the McGovern Medical School and executive vice president of student and university affairs. 

January 24, 2025

Five years after the first groundbreaking fetoscopic spina bifida repair surgery using an innovative patch pioneered by researchers at UTHealth Houston, the fetal medicine team is celebrating the milestone of more than 100 procedures performed by the physicians and the launch of the UTHealth Houston Fetal Institute.

January 17, 2025

A new $1.5 million grant will enable UTHealth Houston to improve cervical cancer screening follow-ups and early treatment for this vulnerable population. Awarded by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), this significant funding can help bridge the gap in health care access, ensuring that more women receive the critical follow-up care they need after screenings.

January 10, 2025

The Challenge – RGV, begun 16 years ago by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville and the city of Brownsville, will once again invite the community to prioritize health and well-being in January for the new year. with events in Brownsville, Edinburg, and other partner communities.

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.