Dean Starnes-Ott is guiding the next generation of nurses September 25, 2026 • 10:39 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Kristen Starnes-Ott leads the UTMB School of Nursing during a transformative era in healthcare, focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and advancing innovative, future-focused nursing education. First ISLAND Promise nursing students find community, support, and a future at UTMB September 16, 2026 • 4:16 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson A new group of students in The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing is making history as the inaugural recipients of the ISLAND Promise, a scholarship and workforce development initiative. Becoming a ‘doctor of the soul’ August 26, 2026 • 3:04 p.m. by Katherine Adams Aidan Carroll once measured his worth by grades and achievement. After academic struggles, legal trouble, and personal challenges, the UTMB medical student found a deeper sense of purpose and discovered the kind of physician he wants to become. UTMB School of Nursing launches new maternal health digital badge program August 18, 2026 • 11:40 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB School of Nursing recently launched the Birth Advocacy: Bridging Instruction, Education & Support (BABIES) program, which aims to ensure nurses are equipped to better care for and support patients from pregnancy through postpartum. Keeping pace with artificial intelligence at OLLI August 17, 2026 • 10:02 a.m. by Annie Boeh “Smart Tools and AI: Technology to Simplify Your Life,” an OLLI course designed for adults ages 50 and older, explores how artificial intelligence can be used in everyday life while helping participants better understand its benefits. UTMB launches fellowship to prepare physicians for medicine from the ocean floor to outer space August 14, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship will train doctors to care for patients in exploration environments as human spaceflight continues to expand. Different journeys, one white coat, and one commitment to serve August 11, 2026 • 3:16 p.m. by Katherine Adams The John Sealy School of Medicine Class of 2030 received their first white coats during the UTMB annual White Coat Ceremony, marking the start of their medical education and a public commitment to compassionate, ethical, patient-centered care. The new science of aging is zeroing in on living healthier, not just longer August 7, 2026 • 3:21 p.m. by Katherine Adams Scientists at UTMB are exploring whether slowing the biology of aging could help prevent chronic disease and extend healthspan. Their research also examines the ethical questions surrounding longevity, access to future therapies, and healthy aging for all. Rethinking correctional healthcare August 6, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Center for Correctional Healthcare Excellence at UTMB is advancing research, innovation, education, and clinical care for one of the nation’s most medically vulnerable populations. UTMB postdoctoral training program recognized by National Postdoctoral Association July 7, 2026 • 3:17 p.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized by the National Postdoctoral Association for its Postdoctoral Certificate Program, which helps early-career scientists build leadership and professional skills. The award honors the UTMB commitment to supporting postdoctoral scholars' long-term career success. About The University of Texas Medical BranchThe first academic health center in Texas opened its doors in 1891 and today has four campuses, five health sciences schools, seven institutes for advanced study, a research enterprise that includes one of only two national laboratories dedicated to the safe study of infectious threats to human health, a Level 1 Trauma Center and a health system offering a full range of primary and specialized medical services throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region. UTMB is an institution in The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center. Search Categories Awards & Accolades Education Faculty/Staff News Health Care In The News Innovations News Releases Top News UTMB Research Contact Media Team UTMB Experts
Dean Starnes-Ott is guiding the next generation of nurses September 25, 2026 • 10:39 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson Kristen Starnes-Ott leads the UTMB School of Nursing during a transformative era in healthcare, focused on preparing the next generation of nurses and advancing innovative, future-focused nursing education.
First ISLAND Promise nursing students find community, support, and a future at UTMB September 16, 2026 • 4:16 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson A new group of students in The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing is making history as the inaugural recipients of the ISLAND Promise, a scholarship and workforce development initiative.
Becoming a ‘doctor of the soul’ August 26, 2026 • 3:04 p.m. by Katherine Adams Aidan Carroll once measured his worth by grades and achievement. After academic struggles, legal trouble, and personal challenges, the UTMB medical student found a deeper sense of purpose and discovered the kind of physician he wants to become.
UTMB School of Nursing launches new maternal health digital badge program August 18, 2026 • 11:40 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB School of Nursing recently launched the Birth Advocacy: Bridging Instruction, Education & Support (BABIES) program, which aims to ensure nurses are equipped to better care for and support patients from pregnancy through postpartum.
Keeping pace with artificial intelligence at OLLI August 17, 2026 • 10:02 a.m. by Annie Boeh “Smart Tools and AI: Technology to Simplify Your Life,” an OLLI course designed for adults ages 50 and older, explores how artificial intelligence can be used in everyday life while helping participants better understand its benefits.
UTMB launches fellowship to prepare physicians for medicine from the ocean floor to outer space August 14, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship will train doctors to care for patients in exploration environments as human spaceflight continues to expand.
Different journeys, one white coat, and one commitment to serve August 11, 2026 • 3:16 p.m. by Katherine Adams The John Sealy School of Medicine Class of 2030 received their first white coats during the UTMB annual White Coat Ceremony, marking the start of their medical education and a public commitment to compassionate, ethical, patient-centered care.
The new science of aging is zeroing in on living healthier, not just longer August 7, 2026 • 3:21 p.m. by Katherine Adams Scientists at UTMB are exploring whether slowing the biology of aging could help prevent chronic disease and extend healthspan. Their research also examines the ethical questions surrounding longevity, access to future therapies, and healthy aging for all.
Rethinking correctional healthcare August 6, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Center for Correctional Healthcare Excellence at UTMB is advancing research, innovation, education, and clinical care for one of the nation’s most medically vulnerable populations.
UTMB postdoctoral training program recognized by National Postdoctoral Association July 7, 2026 • 3:17 p.m. by Katherine Adams The University of Texas Medical Branch has been recognized by the National Postdoctoral Association for its Postdoctoral Certificate Program, which helps early-career scientists build leadership and professional skills. The award honors the UTMB commitment to supporting postdoctoral scholars' long-term career success.