The Student InterCouncil (SIC) is committed to ensuring that all incoming UTHealth Houston students understand who we are and how we can serve you. We invite you to watch this brief welcome video from our 2025-2026 UTHealth Houston SIC President, Viana Phan, where she introduces the council’s mission and the many ways we can support your journey at UTHealth Houston.
A Welcome Message
Celebrating Student Life
At UTHealth Houston, student life is more than academics—it's about connection, culture, and community. This section highlights the people, events, and experiences that shape our vibrant campus. From student-led initiatives to memorable campus traditions, we honor the moments that bring us together and reflect the diverse spirit of our university.
Explore how we celebrate achievements, foster belonging, and support the holistic growth of every student.
UTHealth Houston Cares Health Fair Impacts Local Community
Student volunteers and clinicians from UTHealth Houston came together to deliver no-cost health screenings and resources to underserved neighborhoods through the UTHealth Houston Cares Community Health Fair March 28 at the UT Physicians Multispecialty – Victory clinic.
UTHealth Houston Cares Community Health Fair
The impact of community health initiatives was powerfully demonstrated on Saturday, March 22, at the UTHealth Houston Cares Community Health Fair, a student-led health fair in its sixth year. Sixteen-year-old Sarahi Perla confirmed what she suspected – blindness in one eye – through an examination she might never have otherwise received.
Salutation: Back to School Student Mixer
New and returning students celebrated the start of the fall semester at Salutation Sept. 18. They enjoyed food, games, connection, and a chance to hear from and meet university leadership, including President Melina Kibbe, MD.
Students pitch solutions to expand care in Harris County
More than 50 students from across UTHealth Houston came together for the 2026 Healthcare Innovation Challenge, where 12 interdisciplinary teams pitched creative, community-focused solutions to expand access to care in Harris County.