As we all work in our respective roles to advance excellence at UTMB, I want to highlight an important milestone that is nearing the horizon: our 10-year reaccreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Faculty Affairs News Supporting and Celebrating Faculty Success at UTMB
News
Office of the Provost
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Meet the Academic Enterprise's New Director of Wellness
It is a true honor to join the UTMB Academic Enterprise and serve as your Director of Wellness. Since arriving in January, I’ve had the opportunity to meet with so many remarkable faculty, staff, and leaders and I’ve felt the warmth, pride, and hospitality that make this community so special!
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Institutional Accreditation Update: February 2026
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) facilitates UTMB's institutional accreditation with the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on College (SACSCOC). As UTMB approaches its next scheduled accreditation with SACSCOC in 2028, OIE will share regular progress updates.
Health Education Center (HEC)
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HEC Personnel Achievements
We are proud to spotlight these recent achievements of our faculty and staff members in the HEC!
Office of Faculty Affairs
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Educational Grant Award Recipients Announced
Four faculty members have received educational grants through the Academy of Master Teachers (AMT) and Teaching Excellence and Mentorship (TEAM). These funds support educational innovation through projects by our faculty. Congratulations!
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Celebrating the Growth and Impact of the Faculty Factory
The Faculty Factory now has more than 360 episodes! As of Jan. 1, 2026, the podcast and YouTube channel have had more than 142,000 total downloads from listeners in 101 countries, and the Faculty Factory website has drawn more than 71,000 web visits from users in 122 countries.
Appointments & Promotions
OFA Events
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Highlights from Around Our Schools
New Grants
Research and Innovations
News and Events
More Opportunities and Events
Gulf Coast Consortia Upcoming Events
The Gulf Coast Consortia sponsors events in Mentor Training for advanced PhD students, postdocs, and faculty. Space is limited on all events.
Office of Team Science AXIS Pilot Grant
UTMB investigators may submit proposals for the AXIS (AI x Interdisciplinary Science) Pilot Program. Pilot awards will support projects that actively apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches.
2026 Shine Academy Innovations Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 Shine Academy Innovations in Health Science Education Conference.
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Open Access Publishing Agreements
Are you looking to publish your manuscript in a scholarly journal but wary of the Article Processing Charges or Open Access Fees? Moody Medical Library, in partnership with our subscriptions with UT System, has entered into agreements with publishers to cover, or partially cover, article processing charges for open access publishing.
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Learning @ Your Library - Identifying Predatory Journals and Conferences
Predatory journals and conferences are preying on academics. They exploit the "author pays" open access model and the need to publish. This class explores features of predatory publishers and how to distinguish from legitimate open access publishing opportunities.
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