The John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Faculty Award in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ray and Sharrief claim Distinguished Faculty Award in DEI for 2023 (March 14, 2023) About: The John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Faculty Award in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) aims to recognize individuals whose exceptional effort exemplifies this…
Highlighting UTHealth Houston’s- Rebecca Allen
This past April, Rebecca Allen was officially co-published for her work in cardiac health and microbiology under Professor Beverly Rothermel from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center’s Department of Internal Medicine. Allen has worked in Dr. Rothermel’s lab since…
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications McGovern Medical School joins the celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month throughout October. UTHealth Houston celebrated National Coming Out Day Oct. 11, by sharing anonymous stories of the UTHealth Houston community. To view these stories,…
Meet the 2022 UTHealthLeads McGovern Medical School fellows
Editor’s note: This is one article in a series highlighting the students participating in UTHealthLeads. UTHealthLeads is a one-year student fellowship program to develop future leaders in health care. In the program, UTHealth Houston students learn how to develop self-awareness, increase…
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Action: Thy Nguyen, MD
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Action is a monthly column that aims to highlight the important work of each of McGovern Medical School’s Vice Chairs for Diversity and Inclusion. Beginning in 2020, the role of Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion…
Bailando Por Tu Salud
Photos by Dwight Andrews/Office of Communications The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Latino Medical Student Association hosted Bailando Por Tu Salud: A Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, Sept. 16 in the 5th Floor Gallery. Participants enjoyed empanadas and learned bachata…
McCleary-Gaddy named DEI Champion
The National Diversity Council has named Asia McCleary-Gaddy, PhD, director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and assistant professor in the Louis A. Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, as the winner of its DEI Champions Award. The DEI Champions Award honors professionals who…
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Action: Omonele Nwokolo, MD
The August edition of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Action features Omonele Nwokolo, MD. (Graphic by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications) Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Action is a monthly column which aims to highlight the important work of each of McGovern…
UTHealth Houston celebrates at 2022 Pride Parade
UTHealth Houston shows its pride at Houston’s 2022 Pride Parade on Saturday, June 25, in downtown Houston. View the Flickr album for all the highlights of the parade. UT Police at Houston provided a large vehicle and supported the UTHealth Houston community…
Cool Off With Pride 2022
McGovern Medical School and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion celebrate Pride Month with a Cool Off with Pride event, June 8 in the Leather Lounge. Ice cream, popcorn, and rainbow masks were available for those in attendance. Click here…