Melina R. Kibbe, MD, named President of UTHealth Houston

The following is an announcement from The University of Texas System.

Dear UTHealth Houston Community,

We are pleased to announce that today the UT System Board of Regents voted unanimously to name Melina Kibbe, MD, president of UTHealth Houston. Kibbe was named sole finalist on July 14 after the regents interviewed top national candidates recommended by the presidential search advisory committee.  

We are eager for President Kibbe to begin her work with each of you, marshaling your extraordinary talent, ideas, and resources to make UTHealth Houston the best it can be for Texas and far beyond. We will look forward to introducing Dr. Kibbe to the broader community shortly after she begins her new role.

We are grateful for all the ways you contribute to UTHealth Houston’s leadership in education, research, and health care. We can’t wait to see what your promising future holds.

Thank you,

Kevin P. Eltife                                                         

Chairman, Board of Regents 

John M. Zerwas, MD

Chancellor ad interim