UNT Health College of Public Health

Charlotte Noble, PhD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Academic Services and Assistant Professor at the UNT Health College of Public Health, has been named one of five honorees of UNT Health’s Annual Lighting the Way Award. 🌟

The award recognizes faculty and staff who embody UNT Health’s values in their daily work. Chosen from 47 nominees, Dr. Noble was honored for her efforts to reduce food insecurity within the College of Public Health.

Known for being a consistent source of support, she listens to students’ needs and thoughtfully stocks the College of Public Health's personal food pantry, often contributing fresh produce from her garden.

"It's surprising [to be recognized] because I don't feel like I do this for recognition. I do it because people deserve the dignity of being served in a way that makes sense to them," says Dr. Noble. "I appreciate working for an institution that encourages this type of behavior."

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Not all recycling facilities operate the same way. For students in the UNT Health College of Public Health, seeing those differences firsthand can reshape how they understand .

Twenty-six students enrolled in EOHS 5300: Environmental Determinants of Health recently visited a newly opened, state-of-the-art Waste Management recycling facility in Fort Worth as part of a required course experience in the Master of Public Health program. The class experience was coordinated by Kari Northeim, PhD, MBA.

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UNT! We'll be on your campus in a week to share about career pathways that exist in health administration. Come see us on your lunch break!

📆 Tuesday, April 28
🕛 12-1PM
📍UNT Union 412

Malinee Neelamegam, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Society for Epidemiologic Research’s Sherman A. James Diverse and Inclusive Epidemiology Award.

The national award recognizes an individual whose research, teaching or service has expanded the field of epidemiology to better include underrepresented or disadvantaged populations and advanced greater diversity and inclusiveness in the discipline.

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In health care, communication can be just as critical as clinical care. Ensuring patients feel heard, informed and supported requires coordination, empathy and leadership behind the scenes. At Methodist Richardson Medical Center, that responsibility falls to the senior project leader for patient relations, who works closely with multidisciplinary teams, corporate leadership and Risk Management to advocate for patients and strengthen the care experience. Meet spring '25 MHA Alumna Alyssa Manzano.

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In a North Texas classroom, a lesson on food no longer ends with the food pyramid. Students are learning how daily lifestyle and nutrition choices shape their long-term health.

At UNT Health Fort Worth, the concept of as medicine has been embedded in classrooms and clinics for years. Now, with the passage of Senate Bill 25 — which expands nutrition for both health professionals and public school students — the university’s approach is aligning with a broader statewide effort to address chronic disease at its source. The introduction of the UNT Health College of Health Professions' MS in Clinical Nutrition program and lifestyle medicine microcredential is a collaborative effort between the following individuals/teams:

🔷 John McKenzie from the UNT Health Division of Academic Innovation
🔷 Dr. Christina Liew-Newville from the HSC Personalized Health and Well-Being department
🔷 Dr. Teresa Wagner from the College of Public Health

It's an exciting time for nutrition and in Texas. Learn how UNT Health is leading the momentum 🔗 https://bit.ly/3PNwpMW

Dr. Teresa Wagner, associate professor of health administration and health policy at UNT Health, was recently named to the 2026 Class of Great Women of Texas by The Business Press in recognition of her efforts to shape the next generation of health care leaders. The honorees – comprised of educators, builders, strategists and business owners – are declared leaders in their communities across Fort Worth.

Joining Dr. Wagner in this distinguished class of honorees is Dr. Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” who will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Lillie Biggins, former president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital, who will receive the Legacy Award.

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Dr. Teresa Wagner named a Great Woman of Texas by The Business Press Dr. Teresa Wagner, associate professor of health administration and health policy at UNT Health, was recently named to the 2026 Class of Great Women of Texas by The Business Press in recognition of her efforts to shape the next generation of health care leaders.

Are you interested in learning more about public health graduate degrees? Come meet us at TIPH’s In-Person Grad School Fair!

📅 When: Wed., March 18, 2026
📍 Where: John Hopkins University in Washington, D.C.

TIPH was created by ASPPH, which represents 155+ CEPH accredited schools/programs of public health.

This in-person fair gives you the chance to chat directly with admission staff, students, and faculty from graduate schools and programs of public health.

Take a step towards shaping the future of public health and secure your spot by registering today: https://bit.ly/4sxdkND

For many graduate students, publishing research is a milestone. For one UNT Health College of Public Health student, it has become a defining achievement. Darashagam Nahal, second-year MPH student, has secured first-author publication for a study investigating spatial patterns of breast cancer risk associated with industrial and environmental pollutants months before graduation. The UTA alum's path to publication reflects both academic preparation and a willingness to explore new disciplines.

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MPH student becomes first-author published just months from graduation For many graduate students, publishing research is a milestone. For one UNT Health College of Public Health student, it has become a defining achievement.