Online Graduate Nursing Program earns top recognition in Texas The School of Nursing has been ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 19 in the United States among distance-learning graduate nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report. Read More
UTMB Health recognized among America’s 250 Best Hospitals Healthgrades has named The University of Texas Medical Branch one of the nation’s top hospitals for 2026. Read More
Advancing the brain economy at Davos Global leaders gathered in the Swiss Alps to spotlight brain health as essential economic infrastructure and unveil new initiatives. Read More
UTMB News UTMB Online Graduate Nursing Program earns top recognition in Texas January 27, 2026 • 2:12 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB School of Nursing was one of 1,800 degree programs evaluated by U.S. News and World Report for its 2026 ranking of online programs. The distance learning master's degree program ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 19 nationally. UTMB Strategic Communications and Branding team earns prestigious platinum award for rebrand 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. More UTMB News 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
UTMB Online Graduate Nursing Program earns top recognition in Texas January 27, 2026 • 2:12 p.m. by Leslie Sanderson The UTMB School of Nursing was one of 1,800 degree programs evaluated by U.S. News and World Report for its 2026 ranking of online programs. The distance learning master's degree program ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 19 nationally.
UTMB Strategic Communications and Branding team earns prestigious platinum award for rebrand 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.