UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

From School of Public Health student to alumni. A journey filled with hard work, growth, memories, and milestones. Proud to celebrate these students as they close one chapter and step into the next.

How do cells change and develop over time? A new study published in Nature Communications, co-authored by Hao Feng, PhD, introduces a computational approach that helps scientists better understand DNA methylation, a key chemical process that regulates gene activity.

Read the full article here: https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/new-study-introduces-advanced-method-to-better-understand-how-cells-change-over-time

Are you or someone you know considering a rewarding career in public health?

We are always looking for skilled and knowledgeable public health professionals to join our faculty. Be a part of our mission to change the culture of health through excellence in graduate education, research, and community engagement.

Interested applicants should review current openings here:

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Season 2 episode 5 of the HealthSpark is out now! Watch episode 5 where Dr. Ginger Raya sits down with three emerging leaders—Sydney Tischler, Sofia Tovar, and Britney Gomes—to unpack the full range of early-career opportunities that can launch a career in healthcare operations and leadership.

Watch and listen here: https://youtu.be/htZJ4xAfqNo?si=gESjkLtjt-tdqCY2

Education at the School of Public Health goes beyond textbooks! In the Occupational Health curriculum, students are able to step out of the classroom and into real-world biomedical labs, industrial sites, and emergency facilities to see firsthand how workplace hazards are managed and prevented.

Students learn to think critically, observe carefully, and lead confidently in complex occupational environments.

2026 Commencement Ceremony photos are now live: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUsLg

Congratulations to the 2026 R. Palmer Beasley Award for Innovation recipient Shannon Guillot-Wright, PhD who is recognized for her extensive and impactful research in increasing health care access for those working in the commercial fishing industry. This award recognizes Guillot-Wright’s exceptional ability to combine research, community partnership, and innovation to improve lives while advancing health access.

Read the full article here: https://sph.uth.edu/news/story/guillot-wright-receives-beasley-award-for-research-efforts-to-improve-health-of-commercial-fishing-populations

Season 2 episode 5 of the HealthSpark comes out this week! Catch up on episode 4 where Dr. Ginger Raya sits down with David Muns, a seasoned health care operations executive with more than 25 years of experience leading both large urban systems and rural facilities. Together, they explore the biggest threats facing rural healthcare today—and how leaders can mitigate them

Watch and listen here: https://youtu.be/8pg-_sUqpzc