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October 27, 2025

For Caliann Ferguson, director of communications at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, creativity has always been at the heart of her career journey. With a background in business and marketing, Ferguson admits she has always seen herself as “a creative at heart.”

October 24, 2025

Faculty and researchers from across the Texas Medical Center visited Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston on Oct. 23 for Live with Robotics as You Age, an event designed to reintroduce the nursing school’s Smart Apartment and encourage future research collaborations focused on technology and aging.

October 21, 2025

Against the backdrop of growing behavioral health needs across Texas and the nation, more than 200 guests gathered on October 18, 2025, for Mission in Action, an evening dedicated to addressing the urgent need for expanded behavioral health care and the partnerships that help make it possible.

October 20, 2025

Nurses from UTHealth Houston, UT Physicians, and UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC) were recognized by the Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas during the 21st Annual Excellence in Nursing Awards on Thursday, Oct. 16.

September 30, 2025

Nationally recognized for her work in Parkinson’s disease and related conditions, Mya Schiess, MD, professor of neurology, Adriana Blood Distinguished Chair in Neurology, and board-certified movement disorder specialist, has built a distinguished career at UTHealth Houston blending clinical care, research, and education.

September 29, 2025

After a diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at 78, Houghton Hutcheson continues to live his life and chooses not to wait around for the inevitable.

September 9, 2025

As I begin my first official day as president of UTHealth Houston, I step into this role with the spirit of a lifelong learner and collaborator—ready to listen, ask questions, dig into the data, and work alongside each of you to unlock new possibilities for this extraordinary university.

August 27, 2025

As UTHealth Houston enters a new academic year, we are also beginning a new era of university executive leadership set to strengthen our mission across education, research, and clinical care. These changes mark a pivotal moment in the institution’s continued growth and commitment to serving students and trainees, patients, and the broader community.

August 22, 2025

Texans won a major victory for health cost transparency in June with the conclusion of the 89th Texas Legislature, which provided funding support to the Texas All-Payor Claims Database and established the Health Impact, Cost, and Coverage Analysis Program (HICCAP) — both housed at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s Center for Health Care Data.

August 8, 2025

Thank you to everyone who has already reached out with such a warm Texas welcome—I truly appreciate your kind messages and generosity of spirit. As I prepare to begin my tenure as President of UTHealth Houston on September 9th, I want to express how honored and excited I am to be joining this extraordinary community.