Brandon and Sarah May, both nurses, dream that one day they might operate their own rural health clinic to help people who are underserved and don’t have access to care. The couple take a major step toward that goal on Monday, when they graduate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Doctor of Nursing… Read More
With a new building under construction, an expanding clinical reach, and a continuing focus on excellence in dental education, the UTHSC College of Dentistry is on an exciting trajectory! New Building Progressing The new Delta Dental of Tennessee Building is moving along steadily, offering the prospect of additional space for education, state-of-the-art clinics, and… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. It will be the first time the board has met in person since the start of the pandemic. On the agenda: Introduction of new board… Read More
During the second UTHSC Giving Day on Tuesday, April 26, more than 950 alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center joined together to support the exciting work being done by the university. The one-day philanthropic event, which was led by the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, encouraged donors to… Read More
The Tennessee General Assembly has passed its FY 22-23 budget, which includes funding for student scholarships, salary increases for higher education employees across the state, plus millions in new investments for campuses and institutes within the University of Tennessee System. “We are incredibly thankful for Gov. Bill Lee and our Tennessee General Assembly’s continued leadership… Read More
As part of its effort to expand access to dental care across the state, the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, with assistance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will hold its first dental education course in East Tennessee beginning on Monday, April 25. The Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliary… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will hold its second UTHSC Giving Day on April 26. This 24-hour campaign encourages students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to support the university with financial contributions of any size. The goal of UTHSC Giving Day 2022 is 750 gifts. Donations can be made to support a specific college… Read More
Chandra Alston, EdD, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, has been named vice chancellor for Human Resources at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Alston has served as associate vice chancellor of HR since 2013, shortly after taking over as interim director after the previous retired on short notice in 2012. At the time, Dr. Alston was… Read More
