2021 Presidential Ambassador Scholars introduced

July 5, 2021

UT Health San Antonio’s new Presidential Ambassador Scholars for 2021 were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, at a small luncheon on May 14 in the Academic and Administration Building. Typically held with a reception and guest speakers, this year’s meeting was scaled down due to continuing COVID-19 safety precautions. Dr. Henrich […]




Fiesta river parade float celebrates School of Dentistry

June 23, 2021

UT Health San Antonio’s float in the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, June 21, celebrated the School of Dentistry’s 50th anniversary. Delayed for over year due to the pandemic, the theme for this year’s river parade was 2020 Vision. The faculty, staff and students from the School of Dentistry proudly represented UT Health San Antonio’s “Vision […]




Dr. Petershack selected as a 2021 Piper Professor

May 14, 2021

Jean A. Petershack, MD, clinical professor and director of Medical Student Education in the Department of Pediatrics, was named a 2021 Piper Professor by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation. Dr. Petershack received a $5,000 award, certificate and gold pin, to be presented at the foundation’s request by William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, president of UT […]




2021 Presidential Award recipients recognized

April 19, 2021

After being cancelled last year due to the pandemic, the Presidential Awards resumed this year to honor UT Health San Antonio faculty and staff for their commitment to excellence and dedicated response to COVID-19. The ceremony, held April 14 in the Holly Auditorium, recognized 17 individuals and three teams with awards given in the areas […]