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06/12/2026

🔬🚀 Calling all rising high school juniors and seniors!

Spend a week exploring STEM through hands-on activities, college-level learning experiences, and career exploration at the STEM Immersion Camp, hosted at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville from July 6–10.

This award-winning program is returning to Brownsville for its second year and has helped students across Texas pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees, conduct research, and work alongside faculty mentors.

📅 July 6–10
📍 UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, Brownsville
🍽️ Lunch provided

Learn more and apply: go.uth.edu/high-school

Tag a student who would love this opportunity!

06/03/2026

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Reininger and Dr. Mitchell-Bennett for presenting their research at ISBNPA 2026 in Cádiz, Spain, the premier international conference for behavioral nutrition and physical activity research.

Their presentations highlighted innovative work focused on Type 2 diabetes, time-restricted eating, physical activity, nutrition, and community health in U.S.-Mexico border communities.

Congratulations on representing our team and contributing to the global conversation on improving health and well-being through research and community engagement!

05/28/2026

Meet McKenzie Curl, MPH, a proud alumna of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville making a lasting impact across the Rio Grande Valley through disease surveillance, research, and community health programming.

From graduating during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to helping secure funding for community programs, McKenzie continues to advocate for healthier communities through compassion, service, and public health leadership.

As we celebrate 25 years, we are proud to spotlight alumni like McKenzie who continue to make a difference every single day.

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it is a time to reflect on sacrifice, courage, and the enduring impact of those who served so others could live freely.

As we gather with family, friends, and community, we pause in gratitude for the heroes whose legacy continues to inspire generations.

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05/23/2026

Meet Mohammad Yaser Anwar, MB, MPH, PhD, the newest faculty member in our Department of Epidemiology.

Dr. Anwar is passionate about serving communities and creating meaningful impact where it matters most.

As we celebrate 25 years of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, we’re proud to welcome faculty dedicated to building healthier futures for all.

05/21/2026

Representing the future of public health research!

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health student Deep Shah recently presented at the Texas Public Health Association Conference on “Proteomic Signature of Depression in Texas Youth,” exploring biological markers associated with depression among adolescents in South Texas communities.

Using data from the Border Health Research Center and Cameron County Hispanic Cohort, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of youth mental health and the importance of regionally representative public health research.

We are proud to see our students sharing impactful research that advances health across Texas and beyond.

Let’s wish Mr. Shah a lot of success in the comments!

05/15/2026

We’re proud to see Dr. Kari North representing UTHealth Houston School of Public Health at the Texas Tech Health El Paso Research Symposium.

Dr. North presented “When Risk Begins Early: Omics, Obesity, and Aging,” highlighting research that explores how early-life factors can shape long-term health outcomes and aging across the lifespan.

Her participation reflects the importance of advancing collaborative, impactful research that addresses some of today’s most pressing public health challenges.