Red tide along Galveston coast: What beachgoers need to know September 18, 2026 • 3:44 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The algae bloom could cause respiratory symptoms in beachgoers and poses additional risks for people with asthma and other chronic lung conditions. 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. Hope in every ounce for UTMB Health NICU babies September 15, 2026 • 7:13 a.m. by Katherine Adams A UTMB Health breast milk donation program delivered 6,700 ounces in its first year, supporting fragile newborns in the NICU. UTMB League City Campus earns Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation September 14, 2026 • 9:35 a.m. by Amanda Linford The UTMB Health League City Campus has earned Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation, recognizing its high standards in joint replacement care. Ronak Shah to launch and lead UTMB Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine September 10, 2026 • 3:58 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New UTMB department builds on more than three decades of Aerospace Medicine leadership while expanding focus on human health in space and other demanding environments. 25 Years later: Lessons in emergency preparedness September 10, 2026 • 2:55 p.m. by Amanda Linford Christine Wade reflects on how the events of 9/11 shaped her approach to emergency preparedness, leadership, and crisis response. Her experience continues to inform the university's commitment to training, planning, and readiness. Raghu Kalluri joins UTMB as cancer center leader, chief scientific officer August 31, 2026 • 5:02 p.m. by Amanda Linford UTMB has appointed internationally recognized cancer researcher Raghu Kalluri, MD, PhD, as senior vice president, executive director of the UTMB Cancer Center and chief scientific officer, effective Sept. 1. UTMB Police Department secures dual accreditation for excellence in public safety August 31, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Amanda Linford The UTMB Police Department has earned dual accreditation, a distinction that recognizes excellence in both law enforcement and campus public safety. UTMB to enroll first patient in US trial of brain tumor imaging technology August 27, 2026 • 9:53 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Investigational agent makes cancerous tissue light up during surgery, potentially helping neurosurgeons distinguish tumors from healthy brain tissue. UTMB secures record $10.3 million to expand WIC services across Southeast Texas August 21, 2026 • 10:04 a.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB Health secured a record $10.3 million in USDA funding for its WIC program, nearly $1 million more than last year. The funding will expand nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food resources across Southeast Texas. 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
Red tide along Galveston coast: What beachgoers need to know September 18, 2026 • 3:44 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner The algae bloom could cause respiratory symptoms in beachgoers and poses additional risks for people with asthma and other chronic lung conditions.
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.
Hope in every ounce for UTMB Health NICU babies September 15, 2026 • 7:13 a.m. by Katherine Adams A UTMB Health breast milk donation program delivered 6,700 ounces in its first year, supporting fragile newborns in the NICU.
UTMB League City Campus earns Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation September 14, 2026 • 9:35 a.m. by Amanda Linford The UTMB Health League City Campus has earned Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence accreditation, recognizing its high standards in joint replacement care.
Ronak Shah to launch and lead UTMB Department of Aerospace and Exploration Medicine September 10, 2026 • 3:58 p.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner New UTMB department builds on more than three decades of Aerospace Medicine leadership while expanding focus on human health in space and other demanding environments.
25 Years later: Lessons in emergency preparedness September 10, 2026 • 2:55 p.m. by Amanda Linford Christine Wade reflects on how the events of 9/11 shaped her approach to emergency preparedness, leadership, and crisis response. Her experience continues to inform the university's commitment to training, planning, and readiness.
Raghu Kalluri joins UTMB as cancer center leader, chief scientific officer August 31, 2026 • 5:02 p.m. by Amanda Linford UTMB has appointed internationally recognized cancer researcher Raghu Kalluri, MD, PhD, as senior vice president, executive director of the UTMB Cancer Center and chief scientific officer, effective Sept. 1.
UTMB Police Department secures dual accreditation for excellence in public safety August 31, 2026 • 8:00 a.m. by Amanda Linford The UTMB Police Department has earned dual accreditation, a distinction that recognizes excellence in both law enforcement and campus public safety.
UTMB to enroll first patient in US trial of brain tumor imaging technology August 27, 2026 • 9:53 a.m. by Margaret Battistelli Gardner Investigational agent makes cancerous tissue light up during surgery, potentially helping neurosurgeons distinguish tumors from healthy brain tissue.
UTMB secures record $10.3 million to expand WIC services across Southeast Texas August 21, 2026 • 10:04 a.m. by Katherine Adams UTMB Health secured a record $10.3 million in USDA funding for its WIC program, nearly $1 million more than last year. The funding will expand nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy food resources across Southeast Texas.