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How Experiential Learning at the School of Public Health is Unique
The University of Texas School of Public Health in San Antonio is revolutionizing public health education through its innovative approach to experiential learning, offering students unique opportunities to make real-world impact while developing…
UT School of Public Health San Antonio Welcomes Rogie Carandang, PhD as Assistant Professor
The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointment of Rogie Royce Z. Carandang, PhD, MPH, MSc, RPh as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society.
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Read "Becoming the People's School," the 2024 School of Public Health Dean's Annual Report
In August 2024, The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio welcomed its inaugural class, and witnessed firsthand the monumental efforts of becoming what it calls "The People's School." In just two years, the School of…
UT School of Public Health Faculty Honored with Innovative Teaching Award
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is proud to announce that Tracey Barnett, PhD, Erika Thompson, PhD and Mirsada Serdarevic, PhD have been awarded the Innovative Teaching Award from the Association of Teachers for Maternal and Child…
UTSA Student Completes Research Practicum with School of Public Health
Cruz Duran, a Bachelor of Science graduate from the College of Health, Community, and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), completed a semester-long practicum in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the…
Erika Thompson, PhD, appointed Chair of Texas HPV Coalition
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is proud to announce that Erika Thompson, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB, will serve as the new Chair of the Texas Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Coalition. This appointment marks a significant step forward in the…
San Antonio Public Health Schools’ Commitment to Public Health Highlighted in "The Invisible Shield" Screening
UT School of Public Health San Antonio and UT Health Houston School of Public Health San Antonio recently hosted a screening of "The Invisible Shield," a PBS documentary series that delves into the world of public health and its impact on…
Assistant Professor Tae Joon Moon, PhD featured on Science & Medicine podcast
Tae Joon Moon, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Behavior, and Society at The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio and is featured on Science & Medicine podcast…
A Look at School of Public Health Research
A hub of innovative public health research
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is a vibrant center for groundbreaking research addressing pressing public health challenges. The diverse…
Well-being involves far more than access to traditional health care
UT Health San Antonio School of Public Health Dean, Vasan Ramachandran, MD contributed to a San Antonio Report article highlighting social determinants of health. Our well-being is shaped not just by healthcare, but by where we live, learn,…
UT School of Public Health San Antonio Appoints Carmen Valdez, PhD, as Founding Associate Dean of Research and Partnerships
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointment of Carmen R. Valdez, PhD, as the founding Associate Dean of Research and Partnerships.
Previously, Valdez held a joint appointment at the Steve Hicks…
Collaboration and Advancement: Uniting to Address Public Health Priorities
UT Health San Antonio and UT San Antonio stand as beacons of collaborative excellence, with a rich legacy of forging robust partnerships across business, industry, academia, government and the military. This…
Community Engagement at the School of Public Health
Partnering for the public’s health and well-being
The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio is dedicated to meaningful community engagement, recognizing that pursuing a Master of Public…
Curriculum Highlights at the School of Public Health
Shaping public health leaders: A commitment to practical education and community engagement
The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio continues to build on its mission of…
Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs (AFSA) at the School of Public Health
In its inaugural year, the University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio has made significant strides in establishing its programs and mission. Admissions targets for the first cohort of students were…
Building Tomorrow's Opportunities on the Foundations of Today
I am honored to welcome you to the second annual update regarding the UT School of Public Health San Antonio. We continue our forward march with open arms (to embrace all people), open hearts (to love the…
Milestones in the Launch of the School of Public Health
A BOLD BEGINNING
The launch of The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio marks a transformative moment for public health innovation and education in our region. Rooted in a mission to…
UT School of Public Health San Antonio Appoints Michael T. Halpern, MD, PhD, MPH, as Founding Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael T. Halpern, MD, PhD, MPH, as the founding chair of the Department of Health Policy and Health Services Administration.
Dr. Halpern is…
WOAI, KABB, MSN.com: UT Health San Antonio and UTSA launch new School of Public Health
Tracey Barnett, PhD, associate professor and founding chair of the Department of Quantitative & Qualitative Health Sciences at UT School of Public Health San Antonio, was interviewed on WOAI News 4 San Antonio to speak about the new School of…
Empowering Health: Scholarships support a thriving community
After seeing the generational struggle of her mother and grandmother as single parents, and now her own experience as a single parent, Melissa Garza decided to pursue a career in public health in the first class…
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