This is an especially fitting time to reflect on the impact of our faculty, as we celebrate the 135th anniversary of UTMB. The achievements we recognize today will inspire future generations and determine how UTMB is remembered for years to come.
Faculty Focus:Enabling and Celebrating Faculty Success at UTMB
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Office of the Provost Events
New Faculty Orientation: Fall 2026
New faculty orientation is designed to provide new faculty members with institutional information, introduction to university leadership and their initiatives, and resources necessary to their success at UTMB.
2026 Afternoon Tea Series: Gracie Vargas, PhD
Afternoon Tea with Faculty Development Leaders is a monthly event that provides an opportunity for faculty to network and be mentored in a relaxed setting.
Provost's Lecture and Ribbon-Cutting for the UTMB Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine
The Provost's Lecture Series proudly welcomes Dr. J.D. Polk, Chief Health and Medical Officer, NASA, to be followed by a ribbon-cutting and reception celebrating the new UTMB Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine.
Appointments & Promotions
Office of Faculty Development
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Faculty Factory: September in Review
The Faculty Factory Podcast shares high-value conversations with expert leaders and faculty in academic health systems. Check out episodes with September's guests.
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Shine Academy Conference: Abstracts Accepted
Save the dates for the annual Shine Academy Innovations in Health Science Education Conference, Feb. 11 and 12, 2027. Abstracts accepted through Oct. 12.
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TEACH-S Symposium: Save the Date
Please save the date for the Texas Educator's Academies Collaborative for Health Professions – Southeast (TEACH-S) Educational Symposium: May 6, 2027
News
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AE Leadership Announcements
Please join us in congratulating these leaders on their new roles at UTMB!
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Institutional Accreditation Update: October 2026
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is partnering with administrative and business units across UTMB toward its work on SACSCOC Standard 7.3: Administrative Effectiveness.
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Walktober Kicks Off
Walktober is officially underway! More than 1,300 faculty, staff, and students signed up for the 30-day challenge to walk at least 20 minutes a day.
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New Student Wellness Program Coordinator
Please join us in welcoming Lucy Miller, Student Wellness Program Coordinator in the Academic Enterprise Office of Wellness.
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HEC Personnel Achievements
The HEC congratulates its first staff member to achieve both the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certifications through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
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October Recognitions in Moody Medical Library
October is National Medical Librarians Month, and Open Access Week is October 19 to 25!
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Highlights from Around Our Schools
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New Frontiers: Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine Announced
UTMB has established a new Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine within its School of Public and Population Health, expanding the university’s longstanding work in aerospace health and positioning UTMB to help address the health challenges of the next era of human exploration.
GSBS Research Expo
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Research Expo will be held on Nov. 3, 2026, 12 to 5 p.m., on campus in the Health Education Center.
SON Holiday Style Show
The School of Nursing hosts its annual Holiday Style Fashion Show & Luncheon on Nov. 20, blending fashion, fun, and philanthropy.
More News and Events
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October Recognitions in Moody Medical Library
October is National Medical Librarians Month, and Open Access Week is October 19 to 25!
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