Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.
As we continue preparing for our upcoming SACSCOC reaffirmation, this month we’re shining a spotlight on the “Nines” – the accreditation standards that focus on Educational Program Structure and Content.
The Office of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) would like to highlight a Texas Medical Board–approved educational opportunity: Senate Bill 31 (“Life of the Mother Act”) Required Education
April is recognized as Move More Month, an initiative inspired by our partners at the American Heart Association, reminding us that even small amounts of movement, like walking, can have a big impact on our health.
Appointments & Promotions
AE Leadership Announcements
Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!
David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions Effective Jan. 20, 2026
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.
Health Education Center (HEC)
AE Leadership Announcements
Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!
David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions Effective Jan. 20, 2026
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.
New Publications
AE Leadership Announcements
Please join us in welcoming these leaders to their new roles at UTMB!
David L. Vines, PhD, RRT, FAARC, FCCP Senior Vice President and Dean, School of Health Professions Effective Jan. 20, 2026
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.
Please also join us in sharing best wishes for Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Senior Vice President and Dean of the School of Nursing, and Chief Integration Officer, as she departs UTMB on Jan. 16, 2026, to become President of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute for Health Professions. We are grateful for her outstanding service and leadership.
The Office of Team Science will host a campuswide forum designed to bring together individuals from all disciplines to explore cancer research, connect across fields, and discover new ways to contribute.
The McLaughlin Endowment Committee and the Institute for Human Infections & Immunity host this annual event. The UTMB community is invited to attend, including a keynote lecture by Joan Kenney, PhD, Microbiologist, Centers for Disease Control.
The Office of Regulated Nonclinical Studies will host this 4.5-day FDA-UTMB Collaborative Education Program. In-person at UTMB Galveston Campus and virtual options available.
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