At UTMB, we are proud to offer impactful career development programs that foster faculty growth and strengthen collaborative practice. I want to highlight two recent achievements that further amplify this impact.
Faculty Affairs News Supporting and Celebrating Faculty Success at UTMB
News
Office of the Provost
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UTMB Launches Transformative Blue Zones Partnership for a Healthier Galveston
UTMB is preparing to step into an exciting new partnership that has the potential to shape the health and longevity of our Galveston community for years to come. Led by UTMB President and UTMB Health System CEO Dr. Jochen Reiser, we will officially kick off our collaboration on the Blue Zones Project, a nationally recognized approach that helps communities transform their environment to support longer, healthier lives.
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Provost's Office Hosts Prof. Anthony Hollander, Leader in Regenerative Medicine
The Office of the Provost was honored to host Prof. Anthony Hollander, BSc, PhD, Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor for Research & Impact and Professor of Stem Cell Biology at the University of Liverpool, for the "Visionaries in Science and Scholarship" lecture Feb. 26.
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Introducing the Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education
The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) partners with faculty, departments, and program leaders to accredit continuing education that improves practice and patient outcomes through collaborative learning. We support a wide range of educational activities, with a strong emphasis on interprofessional continuing education that brings multiple professions together to learn from and with one another.
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Institutional Accreditation Update: March 2026
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) facilitates UTMB's institutional accreditation with the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on College (SACSCOC). As UTMB approaches its next scheduled accreditation with SACSCOC in 2028, OIE will share regular progress updates.
Appointments & Promotions
Health Education Center (HEC)
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OLSET Earns AHA Recognition
The Office of Life Support Education and Training (OLSET) has received the American Heart Association (AHA) All-Star Recognition Award for 2025!
Faculty Development Events
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Highlights from Around Our Schools
News and Awards
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CRNA Day at the Capitol
UTMB's Nurse Anesthesia program leadership and students visited Austin to attend CRNA Day at the Capitol on Feb. 2. The annual event, hosted by TxANA (Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists), is an opportunity to advocate for CRNA practice and patient safety by meeting directly with elected officials.
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SON Partners with SPECTRE
The School of Nursing and SPECTRE (Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, and Education Program) have launched a joint project to enhance infectious disease preparedness for nursing students.
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SON Shines at SNRS Conference
The UTMB School of Nursing (SON) had a strong presence at the Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS), one of the largest nursing research conferences in the south.
Research and Innovations
More Opportunities and Events
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