Dr. Elena Volpi appointed director of acclaimed Sam and Ann Barshop Institute

May 5, 2023

  The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has appointed Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, FGSA, as director of its Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies. She will also be a professor in the Department of Medicine effective July 1, said Robert Hromas, MD, dean of the health science […]




2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars recognized

May 4, 2023

  UT Health San Antonio’s 2023 Presidential Ambassador Scholars were officially recognized by President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, on April 24. Dr. Henrich presented each student with their medals and recognized their achievements, with each ambassador awarded a $5,000 scholarship. The ambassadors represent the student body and the university at numerous events throughout the […]




Recognizing Nurses May 6-12

May 3, 2023

  Each year, National Nurses Week encourages nurses, other health care professionals, employers, community leaders and the public to recognize and promote the vast contributions and positive impact of America’s nurses. National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Nightingale was a British nurse, social reformer and statistician […]




‘People are depending on us’

April 21, 2023

President’s Forum addresses university’s planned growth, accomplishments and commitment to saving lives UT Health San Antonio is heading in an exciting direction with a strong growth trajectory and a wave of accomplishments and distinctions, said President William L. Henrich, MD, MACP, at the April 20 President’s Forum. “The trajectory of the institution … the positive […]





2023 Presidential Awards recipients recognized at ceremony

April 14, 2023

  The Presidential Awards ceremony, held April 17 at the Betty Kelso Center at the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, recognized 15 individuals with awards given in the areas of distinguished research scholar, clinical excellence, teaching excellence (emerging and sustained) and employee excellence. An award for team excellence was also given in recognition of exemplary contributions […]