The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda: While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will also be available to view online. The webcast link, more information about the UT Health… Read More
The Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has launched its grant application process for organizations seeking funding for projects that provide solutions to health care concerns in rural communities across the state. The Center of Excellence is seeking proposals for both planning grants and implementation grants. The planning… Read More
Blockbuster drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have transformed obesity care for millions of Americans, making them some of the most talked-about medical breakthroughs of the decade. Yet several questions remain, including their long-term effects on cancer risk. A new commentary co-authored by Professor Liza Makowski, PhD, associate director for Education and Development in the… Read More
The Rachel Kay Stevens Therapy Center (RKSTC) recently wrapped up its annual art auction, raising more than $5,000 to provide free occupational therapy services for underserved children in the community. The clinic is still accepting financial donations. Additionally, artists or programs interested in participating next year are encouraged to connect with RKSTC to learn more… Read More
P. David Rogers, PharmD, PhD, an alumnus of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy and an affiliate professor in the college’s Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science, has been elected to the esteemed National Academy of Medicine (NAM) for his pioneering work in medical mycology and antifungal pharmacology. Election to… Read More
Medical school is hard enough, but students like Avery Dargie add another challenging layer. In Dargie’s last year, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center student leadership funnel led her to Medical Student Executive Council (MSEC) president. “MSEC acts like an umbrella,” she says, “with numerous committees falling under it that allow for leaders to… Read More
With a deepened dedication to rural communities, the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is answering the call to care for the people of Tennessee. The fall 2025 issue of Nursing Magazine shares stories of the faculty, students, and alumni who are expanding access, elevating care, and helping communities thrive.… Read More
The Office of Communications and Marketing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center shines light on the myriad accomplishments of the university community. The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Memphis Chapter recently provided the university’s communications professionals time in the spotlight. The Office of Communications and Marketing walked away with recognition in three… Read More
