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Welcome to Global Operations at UTMB!

We are committed to making a global impact by preparing our faculty, staff, and students for safe, meaningful, and sustainable international engagement.

Our office ensures that UTMB’s global programs are built on a strong foundation of operational excellence.

Whether you are a faculty member developing a new collaboration, a staff member navigating policies, or a student exploring opportunities abroad, this site is here to guide you!

Our Areas of Focus

Our work is grounded in four focus areas that uphold and advance UTMB’s global operational excellence.

Click on the cards below to learn more:

Facts and Figures

A snapshot of UTMB’s global impact across education and clinical programs to date.

Announcements

Graphic promoting the CUGH Global Health Educators Community (GHECo)

Calling UTMB Global Health Educators: Connect with the CUGH Global Health Educators Community

Are you involved in teaching, mentoring, or developing educational experiences in global health? The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Global Health Educators Community (GHECo) offers an opportunity to connect with a worldwide network of educators committed to strengthening global health education.

GHECo brings together nearly 1,000 members across more than 65 countries, including educators who teach global health courses, lead experiential learning programs, administer academic programs, and mentor students and trainees.

Through professional development, networking, and peer-to-peer collaboration, GHECo provides a space for educators to exchange best practices, explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and strengthen global health education across institutions and countries. Members can engage through online conversation groups, webinars, workshops, and other educational resources.

Why Get Involved?

Participation in GHECo provides UTMB educators with an opportunity to:

  • Connect with a global community of educators and academic leaders.
  • Exchange strategies and best practices in global health teaching and mentorship.
  • Explore innovative approaches to experiential and interdisciplinary global health education.
  • Participate in professional development, webinars, workshops, and collaborative discussions.
  • Build connections that may support future educational partnerships and initiatives.

Interested in Participating?

UTMB faculty and staff engaged in global health education, mentorship, curriculum development, experiential learning, or related activities are encouraged to explore GHECo and consider getting involved.

GHECo Working Group Co-Chairs:
Kathryn Jacobsen, University of Richmond
Caryl Waggett, Allegheny College

Learn more about GHECo and opportunities to participate:
https://lnkd.in/gcHBrBNx


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Office of the Provost - Global Operations

 globaloperations@utmb.edu

Physical Address

301 8th Street
Suite 5.106, Administration Building
Galveston, Texas 77555

Mailing Address

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Suite 5.106, Administration Building
Galveston, Texas 77555-0133