UT Health San Antonio holds first all-school commencement
May 24, 2021
For the first time in its 53-year history, UT Health San Antonio celebrated a combined, all-school commencement May 22 at the Alamodome.
Message from the President: Announcing new COVID-19 safety protocols
May 24, 2021
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines stating that fully vaccinated people can now resume activities without wearing masks or physically distancing, except where required. Whereas UT Health San Antonio will follow these CDC guidelines, aligning with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order, a masking mandate for clinical areas will remain, based on the recommendation of Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner, John Hellerstedt, MD.
Fiesta is back, buy your UT Health San Antonio Fiesta medals
May 24, 2021
Fiesta 2021 is taking place June 17-27. You can buy your 2020 and 2021 UT Health San Antonio Fiesta medals starting June 1 for $10 each. Cash is only accepted.
Farewell to Our Focus
May 19, 2021
It is time to discontinue this newsletter that was created to chronicle our COVID-19 response. However, our university news coverage, including COVID-19 updates, will continue in our weekly campus newsletter, This Week.
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 […]
Planning for personal travel in a pandemic
May 10, 2021
International and domestic travel for university business purposes remains restricted. Personal international travel is discouraged, and several factors should be considered prior to traveling, said Julie Wilbers, director of the Office of International Services.
