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Dean Vasan Ramachandran featured on Texas Public Radio's Science & Medicine
Vasan S. Ramachandran, MD, the dean of the UT School of Public Health San Antonio, was the featured guest on a recent episode of Texas Public Radio's Science & Medicine. In an episode titled "Bridging the Rural Health Divide," Ramachandran discusses the Rural Cohort Study and its potential implications for the future of health access and medical discoveries in rural populations.
Check out the episode and article here:
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Congressman Joaquin Castro presents nearly $3M of Community Project Funding to UT Health San Antonio
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Café at School of Public Health now open
We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of a brand-new café on the Greehey Campus of UT Health San Antonio! Join us on the 1st floor of the School of Public Health (formerly known as the Research Administration Building/RAB) for a delicious selection of freshly prepared sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and weekly specials, as well as cold items, snacks, and refreshing drinks.
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School featured in San Antonio Express-News: "New UT public health school set to open in San Antonio this summer"
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio was featured by the San Antonio Express-News. The feature article highlights progress made over the past year and the vision Dean Vasan Ramachandran, MD has for the inaugural class and future school offerings.
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The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio recognized as top-ranking in academic research
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also called UT Health San Antonio) received $131.5 million in National Institutes of Health funding in federal fiscal year 2023, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The university as a whole ranked No. 72 out of the 2,886 public and private institutions that received NIH funding in federal fiscal year 2023, an increase in NIH funding of 31% over the previous fiscal year.
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Do FAFSA changes affect prospective students?
The Department of Education has revamped the Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) with its FAFSA Simplification Act. Enacted in 2020 and taking effect from the 2024-25 award year, the Act promises a more streamlined financial aid application process for students and families. While some initial delays are anticipated, the overall aim is to create a smoother experience.
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City of San Antonio Receives Gold Medal from CityHealth
The City of San Antonio has been awarded a gold medal by CityHealth, an initiative of de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente. Recognized for implementing policies that enhance the health and well-being of residents, particularly addressing disparities in marginalized communities, San Antonio is the sole city in Texas and one of seven nationwide to receive this distinction.
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Read "Building the People's School," the School of Public Health Dean's Annual Report
Just over one year ago, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio teamed up with the University of Texas at San Antonio to launch an independent school of public health to serve the public health needs of San Antonio, Bexar County and our broader service area within South Texas.
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Cristina Barroso, DrPH, MPH, appointed founding chair of the Health, Behavior, and Society Department
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio is happy to announce the appointment of Cristina Barroso, DrPH, MPH, as the founding chair of the department of Health, Behavior and Society.
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges approves Master of Public Health program
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has been granted approval to launch the Master of Public Health (MPH) program by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), marking a significant step in public health education.
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Tracey E. Barnett, PhD, appointed as founding chair of the Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences
The School of Public Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey E. Barnett, PhD, as the founding chair of the Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences. Barnett brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of public health, making her a valuable addition to the leadership team.
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New UT School of Public Health is designed specifically for South Texas
The new UT School of Public Health San Antonio will train graduate students to serve in communities across South Texas, improving the health and well-being of countless individuals.
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William Garner, DrPH, MPH appointed as associate dean of academic, faculty and student affairs
The UT School of Public Health San Antonio has named William Garner, DrPH, MPH as associate dean of academic, faculty and student affairs. With an impressive career spanning over 30 years at national, state, and local levels, Garner brings a wealth of experience to this vital leadership role.
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