UTHSC Announcements


Poll Everywhere & Blackboard Ultra Course Sync

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Central Facilitator: Kamaria Williams, Poll Everywhere Client Manager Join us for an informative session exploring the new synchronization features between Blackboard Ultra and Poll Everywhere. Participants will learn how responses submitted through Poll Everywhere can seamlessly sync into Blackboard Ultra, making it easier to capture participation. This session… Read More


UTHSC News: Winter 2026 College of Medicine Magazine Explores Advances in Care and Discovery

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The College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is beginning a new chapter in its commitment to making Tennessee healthier. The winter 2026 issue of Medicine Magazine explains some of the many ways the college’s alumni, students, faculty, and programs are shaping a brighter future for health care across the state.… Read More


TN Heart Health Network’s January Learning Collaborative

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Join us via Zoom on Tuesday, January 27, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm, for Dr. Satya Surbhi’s presentation on TN-POPnet Supported Practice Improvement Reports. Dr. Surbhi is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine as well as the associate director of the Center for Health System Improvement (CHSI). Don’t miss out – Register now!


AI Pro Tip: Use Copilot to Create Department Newsletters

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Want to spotlight your team’s wins and keep everyone in the loop this year? A simple monthly or quarterly newsletter can do the trick—and Copilot makes it quick. Simply follow the steps below to create the first of many newsletters that highlight your department’s celebrations, important dates, and professional development opportunities. 1. Get Ready Open… Read More


Move for Your Heart – Discounted Personal Training Available

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Celebrate February’s American Heart Month with discounted personal training sessions designed to support cardiovascular health! Did you know? Regular exercise can lower resting heart rate over time. Did you know? Your heart is about the size of your fist—but powerful enough to fuel your entire body. Did you know? Even light-to-moderate activity supports heart health.… Read More


TODAY: Guest Speaker at Upcoming Leadership Meeting

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Dear Colleagues-Friends, I am pleased to share that distinguished Memphian, global business leader, and civic steward Bill Dunavant will be joining us as a featured speaker at our Leadership Council meeting at 2:00 p.m. on January 20, 2026. This will be a great way to kick off our new year! Mr. Dunavant brings an extraordinary… Read More


You Are Invited to the 2026 UTHSC Postdoc Research Showcase!

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Dear faculty, postdocs, and graduate students, The Postdoctoral Association invites the campus community to attend the Winter 2025/26 Postdoc Research Showcase on January 22, 2026, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Student-Alumni Center. This full-day event highlights the innovative and interdisciplinary research conducted by UTHSC postdoctoral scholars and features Jasmine Plummer, Ph.D., founding Director of the Center for… Read More


Cybersecurity Tip of the Week: Security Fatigue is Real – and Dangerous

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Security fatigue is real, and attackers count on it. With constant emails, alerts, deadlines, and system notifications, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and click through messages without thinking. Scammers take advantage of this exhaustion by sending phishing emails that look routine or urgent, hoping you’ll act on autopilot. If something feels off, it’s okay to… Read More