Faculty Affairs News

  • December 2025 Message from the Senior Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer, UTMB

    I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. This season of gratitude is the perfect time to express my heartfelt thanks to my team in the Academic Enterprise and to my colleagues across UTMB. Your dedication and unwavering commitment to our mission make me proud to serve UTMB as Senior Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer. I am looking forward to what’s ahead!

  • The 2025 AMT inductees are pictured with AMT Director Dr. Holly West

    Congratulations, Master Teachers!

    We are delighted to welcome our newest inductees to the UTMB Academy of Master Teachers, honored during the Induction Ceremony and General Membership meeting on Nov. 19.

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    SIDD Hosts Open House, Awards 'Art of Science' Winners

    Nearly 200 guests attended the Sealy Institute for Drug Discovery (SIDD) open house that included lab tours by the institute's Principal Investigators and shed light on its mission to translate cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible therapeutic solutions.

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    News from the Office of Innovation and Commercialization

    UTMB continues to play an active role in shaping the future of healthcare, research, and economic growth throughout the region. Recent events brought together leaders, innovators, and partners to share ideas, celebrate progress, and explore opportunities that strengthen the life sciences ecosystem.

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    Office of Faculty Affairs Programs

    The Office of Faculty Affairs proudly presents a wide variety of programs to recognize faculty and help them thrive in their career journeys.

  • Dr. Kim Skarupski presents at New Faculty Orientation

    Fall New Faculty Orientation

    We enjoyed a terrific New Faculty Orientation on Oct. 23. New and established faculty alike came together to meet colleagues and leaders, and learn more about UTMB.

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    2025 Professors' Dinner

    The Office of the Provost hosted the 2025 Professors' Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Open Gates Conference Center.

  • November 2025 Message from the Senior Vice President and Provost (Interim)

    One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is witnessing faculty members grow in knowledge, confidence, and impact as they pursue meaningful and fulfilling careers. Recently, we have had the pleasure of supporting faculty at every stage of their journey, from welcoming new colleagues at New Faculty Orientation to honoring those who’ve reached significant milestones at the annual Newly Promoted Professors’ Dinner. These moments of celebration and connection reflect our deep commitment to faculty success.

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    New HEC Accreditations Announced

    The Health Education Center has achieved accreditation in Human Simulation and Research from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), building upon its 2024 accreditations in Assessment and Teaching/Education.

  • Faculty Copyright Clarity for the Classroom

    Are you uploading copies of articles or book chapters to your Blackboard course but are unsure of the risks of copyright infringement? Don’t worry, the library is here to help!

  • Cover of the HEC Annual Report

    HEC Annual Report Now Available

    The 2024-25 Annual Report highlights how the HEC continues to advance the field through simulation, education, research, and collaboration.

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