Author: Julian Piwowar


Teaching and Learning Center Honors Teaching Excellence Across the Colleges

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“It’s exciting to have so many of our amazing educators come together and be recognized for the time and effort they devote to giving their students and future health care providers at UT Health Science Center a top-notch education,” Tom Laughner, PhD, director of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Teaching and Learning Center (TLC), said at the recent Annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence.… Read More


Pre-Health Scholars Program Helps Acquaint Underrepresented Students with Health Careers

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Tori Johnson, a pre-PA student from Mississippi State University, said her time in the  Pre-Health Scholars program at UT Health Science Center was transformative. “The hands-on experiences, insightful panels, and supportive community have solidified my passion for health care and prepared me for the future, and I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity,” Johnson said.… Read More


Social Determinants of Health Intensive Teaches Students to Turn Knowledge Into Action

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Patrick Scoggins, a first-year student in the College of Medicine’s Physician Assistant program, got a lesson in empathizing with patients during a recent simulation training. He and other students participated in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Foundation’s “Health in a Box” asthma module, an interactive program allowing participants to discuss social factors… Read More


Forman Named Director of Admissions Operations

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Kristi Forman, DBA, has been named the director of Admissions Operations in the Office of Enrollment Management at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). Dr. Forman will provide leadership in the UTHSC Office of Admissions to maintain compliance for admissions processes, ensure accurate and detailed reporting, and uphold admissions policy. Through collaboration with… Read More


Elizabeth Romagni, New Director of Financial Aid, Brings 25 Years of Experience to the Office of Enrollment Management

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Elizabeth Romagni, MBA, has been named the director of financial aid in the Office of Enrollment Management at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). In her position Romagni provides leadership in the Office of Financial Aid to maintain compliance for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, ensure accurate and detailed reporting, and upholds… Read More


Dupont Named Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness and Decision Support

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Allen Dupont, PhD, MS, was selected to serve as the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) new associate vice chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness and Decision Support. Dr. Dupont began his role May 1, replacing MaryAnn Clark, EdD. In his new role, Dr. Dupont will provide leadership and oversight of campus-wide and program/college efforts in… Read More


Valarie Fleming joins the Office of Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs as Senior Associate Vice Chancellor

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On April 1, 2023, Valarie Fleming, PhD, CCC-SLP, began her role as the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs. In this role, she will provide executive leadership for, and oversight of central campus administrative units that support academic programs and faculty members across the University of Tennessee Health… Read More


Experienced Leader in Higher Education Joins UTHSC as Registrar

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Scott Summers, MSEd, joined the University of Tennessee Health Science Center earlier this year as the university’s registrar. Lyndsay Pittman, MEd, who previously held the position, is now the assistant vice chancellor for Enrollment Management. As the registrar, Summers is responsible for the integrity of academic records in enrollment verification, transcripts, correct student registration, state… Read More