Strategic Communications and Branding team earns prestigious platinum award January 27, 2026 • 12:04 p.m. by Melissa McDonald International recognition places UTMB among top global brands for its bold institutional rebrand. Explore how the award‑winning effort is reshaping the university’s identity and impact. UTMB Health named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026 by Healthgrades January 27, 2026 • 2:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing the organization in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. UTMB advances global Brain Health leadership at World Economic Forum in Davos January 26, 2026 • 4:20 p.m. by Stephen Hadley From Davos to Texas, UTMB is redefining brain health as economic infrastructure and launching global initiatives that move the brain economy into action. UTMB recognized for leadership in post-college outcomes January 22, 2026 • 4:17 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Torch Awards elevate the work of institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to access, quality, accountability, and measurable improvement. UTMB establishes Global Brain Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos January 21, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. by Stephen Hadley UTMB is helping redefine prosperity in the age of AI with the launch of the Global Brain Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum. Discover how brain health and cognitive skills are becoming the new drivers of global growth. The University of Texas Medical Branch adopts the world’s first brain economy institutional model January 19, 2026 • 1:48 a.m. by Stephen Hadley UTMB is leading a global shift toward the brain economy by making brain health and cognitive resilience a cornerstone of its mission. Learn how this bold move positions UTMB at the forefront of innovation, care, and the future of work. UTMB study shows potential treatment of Lassa fever with antiviral drug January 9, 2026 • 10:46 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The research examines a promising antiviral approach with important implications for how Lassa fever may be treated during outbreaks. UTMB Health elevates weight loss management with Dr. Andrea Stark January 8, 2026 • 3:16 p.m. by Raegan Scharfetter An accomplished researcher, author, educator, lecturer, and mentor, Dr. Stark brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care that reflects the latest advances in the field. UTMB bariatric surgery program earns designations for quality and excellence January 7, 2026 • 3:32 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner These achievements translate into expanded access to approved bariatric surgery services, greater flexibility within insurance networks, and the assurance that care meets nationally recognized quality benchmarks. Overwhelmed by New Year health resolutions? Here’s how UTMB Health’s primary care can help January 7, 2026 • 12:53 p.m. Source: December 29, 2025 by Chloe Chapel, Community Impact UTMB primary care turns New Year motivation into realistic plans, steady progress, and long-term wellness. 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
Strategic Communications and Branding team earns prestigious platinum award January 27, 2026 • 12:04 p.m. by Melissa McDonald International recognition places UTMB among top global brands for its bold institutional rebrand. Explore how the award‑winning effort is reshaping the university’s identity and impact.
UTMB Health named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals for 2026 by Healthgrades January 27, 2026 • 2:00 a.m. by Raegan Scharfetter The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing the organization in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals.
UTMB advances global Brain Health leadership at World Economic Forum in Davos January 26, 2026 • 4:20 p.m. by Stephen Hadley From Davos to Texas, UTMB is redefining brain health as economic infrastructure and launching global initiatives that move the brain economy into action.
UTMB recognized for leadership in post-college outcomes January 22, 2026 • 4:17 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The Torch Awards elevate the work of institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to access, quality, accountability, and measurable improvement.
UTMB establishes Global Brain Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum in Davos January 21, 2026 • 8:30 a.m. by Stephen Hadley UTMB is helping redefine prosperity in the age of AI with the launch of the Global Brain Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum. Discover how brain health and cognitive skills are becoming the new drivers of global growth.
The University of Texas Medical Branch adopts the world’s first brain economy institutional model January 19, 2026 • 1:48 a.m. by Stephen Hadley UTMB is leading a global shift toward the brain economy by making brain health and cognitive resilience a cornerstone of its mission. Learn how this bold move positions UTMB at the forefront of innovation, care, and the future of work.
UTMB study shows potential treatment of Lassa fever with antiviral drug January 9, 2026 • 10:46 a.m. by Leslie Sanderson The research examines a promising antiviral approach with important implications for how Lassa fever may be treated during outbreaks.
UTMB Health elevates weight loss management with Dr. Andrea Stark January 8, 2026 • 3:16 p.m. by Raegan Scharfetter An accomplished researcher, author, educator, lecturer, and mentor, Dr. Stark brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to care that reflects the latest advances in the field.
UTMB bariatric surgery program earns designations for quality and excellence January 7, 2026 • 3:32 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner These achievements translate into expanded access to approved bariatric surgery services, greater flexibility within insurance networks, and the assurance that care meets nationally recognized quality benchmarks.
Overwhelmed by New Year health resolutions? Here’s how UTMB Health’s primary care can help January 7, 2026 • 12:53 p.m. Source: December 29, 2025 by Chloe Chapel, Community Impact UTMB primary care turns New Year motivation into realistic plans, steady progress, and long-term wellness.