The University of Texas at San Antonio has been awarded a five-year, $44 million contract from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health for a landmark study focused on persistent health challenges in the rural South.

In its first appearance in the national standings as a united institution, UT San Antonio posted a strong performance in the latest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The Blue Ridge Institute is an independent nonprofit organization that compiles annual funding data from the National Institutes of Health.

The Public Health Student Association at the Kate Marmion School of Public Health provides students a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages learning, professional development and networking opportunities.