San Antonio Express-News: The Longs’ greatest legacy is a lesson for us all: A better future is ours to build
October 16, 2026
In a tribute to the late philanthropist Joe R. Long, Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, senior executive vice president for health affairs and health system at The University of Texas at San Antonio and interim dean of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School …
Commentary: The Longs’ greatest legacy is a lesson for us all
October 16, 2026
By Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD There are people whose generosity changes institutions. And there are those whose generosity changes lives, families and entire communities for generations. Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long did both. With Joe’s passing, we hav …
UT San Antonio study finds endometrial cancer rates highest in San Antonio region
October 14, 2026
Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. While several types of cancer are declining across the United States, endometrial cancer is on the rise, especially in South Texas. Endometrial cancer is the most com …
Specialized airway surgery helps South Texas woman breathe freely again
October 13, 2026
After nearly two years of struggling to breathe, a South Texas woman found relief through specialized airway surgery at UT Health San Antonio, where advanced technology and coordinated care helped her reclaim her quality of life.
UT San Antonio researchers develop model to improve machine-learning predictions
October 12, 2026
Ngoc-Huynh Ho, PhD, instructor in the Department of Radiology at the Long School of Medicine and the Biggs Institute, speaks at the neurepiomics conference on Oct. 6 about the research. Over the past decade, artificial intelligence, AI, has bee …
In Memoriam: Joe R. Long, transformational benefactor whose legacy lives on in generations
October 9, 2026
The University of Texas at San Antonio mourns the passing of Joe R. Long, an extraordinary philanthropic leader whose generosity, together with that of his beloved wife, Teresa Lozano Long, transformed opportunity for generations of students at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and strengthened health professional education in Texas.
Science Magazine: Senolytic Drugs Show Promise Against Bone Loss Caused by Chemotherapy
October 9, 2026
Science Magazine: Senolytic Drugs Show Promise Against Bone Loss Caused by Chemotherapy
UT Celebrates Life of Joe R. Long, Distinguished Alumnus and Transformative Philanthropist
October 8, 2026
Joe R. Long, one-half namesake of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center, died Oct. 7 at age 96. He received two degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and through hi …
Bridging the mental health divide for San Antonio’s teens
October 7, 2026
For some teens across San Antonio and South Texas, critical mental health support can feel out of reach. A shortage of professionals, coupled with long waits, transportation barriers and stigma, can leave young people without help when they need …
Taking healing to new heights with three sky-high rescues
October 7, 2026
At a young age, Tony Hsu knew he wanted to become a nurse but didn’t anticipate how his highly specialized position would prepare him for three midair rescues. At 12 years old, he was diagnosed with anti-HMGCR immune-mediated necrotizing myopath …