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Group of staff and attendees pose for a photo in front of a UTHealth Houston School of Public Health backdrop at an indoor event.

UTHealth Houston, city advance health partnership

More than 200 students, faculty, and staff from across UTHealth Houston gathered at the new UTHealth Houston School of Public Health building to attend the Houston Health Department open house on Oct. 8, bringing university community members together with public health practitioners to explore programs, build connections, and discover opportunities for collaboration.

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$3.9M study expands implementation of classroom physical activity

A new $3.9 million NIH-funded study will expand testing of MAGIC (Movement for Academic Growth In Classrooms), an innovative implementation strategy to help elementary schools integrate more movement into the school day.

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.  

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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, where she has served as professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology.

UTHealth Houston, city advance health partnership

Group of staff and attendees pose for a photo in front of a UTHealth Houston School of Public Health backdrop at an indoor event.

October 14, 2026

More than 200 students, faculty, and staff from across UTHealth Houston gathered at the new UTHealth Houston School of Public Health building to attend the Houston Health Department open house on Oct. 8, bringing university community members together with public health practitioners to explore programs, build connections, and discover opportunities for collaboration.



$8.5M grant supports next generation of worker health experts   

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

August 19, 2026

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.  


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

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

August 14, 2026

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, where she has served as professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology.


Alumna Receives 2026 Fulbright Global Scholar Award

Lisa Mitchell-Bennett

July 29, 2026

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.


UTHealth Houston researcher joins NASA project on border water resilience

Yun Hang, PhD

July 21, 2026

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. 


Link recognized for leadership by Houston Business Journal

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July 9, 2026

Andrea Link, MD, an assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named one of the 2026 Most Admired CEOs by the Houston Business Journal, earning recognition for her leadership, vision, and commitment to community impact.



2026 Archer fellows head to the Hill  

Archer fellows group pictured together in Washington, DC.

June 22, 2026

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students head to the heart of public health policy each summer under the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. 


Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association

Shreela Sharma pictured in front of greenery. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

June 10, 2026

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, vice chair and professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named a 2026 fellow of the American Heart Association.  



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