Faculty Affairs News

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    Faculty Factory: May in Review

    The Faculty Factory Podcast shares high-value conversations with expert leaders and faculty in academic health systems. Check out episodes with May's guests.

  • Educator of the Quarter Recognition

    Congratulations to the Spring Educator of the Quarter honorees! This recognition honors faculty members who exemplify excellence in education through outstanding dedication, innovation, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to learner success.

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    HEC Personnel Achievements

    Congratulations to two HEC staff members on passing the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) exam through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare!

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    ASM Welcomes Associate Director

    Dr. John Marshall is an ASM program alumnus with extensive experience in education and commercial space. He will work alongside Program Director Amy Kreykes, MD, MPH, to train the next generation of aerospace healthcare providers. Help us welcome him!

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    AsMA Scientific Meeting Yields Honors for UTMB ASM

    At the 2026 Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) Scientific Meeting, UTMB Aerospace Medicine residents earned training awards and the top quiz-bowl trophy, faculty chaired the sessions and committees that set the specialty's standards, and alumni collected career and lifetime honors.

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    Meet Our New Program Manager

    Please join us in welcoming Julie Walker, Program Manager in the Academic Enterprise Office of Wellness.

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    Mental Health Month Highlights

    During National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Academic Enterprise Office of Wellness sought to create "More Good Days, Together" – bringing the UTMB community together through a series of wellness activities that encouraged connection, reflection, and balance.

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    Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses

    We are proud to highlight UTMB School of Nursing faculty members and an outstanding student who were recognized through the Houston Chronicle Salute to Nurses program.

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    SON Strategic Plan Launch

    The UTMB School of Nursing officially launched the SON SHINE Strategic Plan on May 4, bringing together faculty, staff, leadership and Advisory Council members to celebrate this important milestone.

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    Announcing the ISLAND Promise

    During National Nurses Week, UTMB announced a $4 million gift from the Sealy & Smith Foundation to launch the ISLAND (Integrating Student Living to Advance Nursing Development) Promise.

  • Institutional Accreditation Update: June 2026

    We are excited to share that the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) has completed Section 4 (Governing Board) as part of our ongoing SACSCOC reaffirmation efforts.

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