In January, the College of Health Professions at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center began offering one of 12 master’s degree programs for pathologists’ assistants in the country. It was a years-long effort for the college, and it came at the perfect time for student Jasmine Becton, a Memphis native. “There were no programs… Read More
Approximately 40 million adults in the U.S. may suffer from a 100% preventable hearing condition – noise-induced hearing loss, according to the American Academy of Audiology. In addition, approximately 30 million Americans experience tinnitus, the perception of noises within the ears or head without cause from an external sound. Although there is no cure for… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board Friday unanimously approved the UTHSC 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap 18 months in development that defines the institution’s direction for the future. The plan will go before the UT Board of Trustees for a final vote at its meeting in June, which is set for… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s 2023 spring commencement was a family celebration for the Price family. Madison Price received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Monday’s ceremony at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, making her a fourth-generation UTHSC graduate. She is following in the footsteps of multiple family members:… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda: The Chancellor’s report FY 2024 Budget and Revised Tuition Proposal Strategic Plan Proposal While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will also… Read More
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center will hold its 2023 spring commencement ceremonies in Memphis today, May 8, tomorrow, May 9, and in Knoxville on May 21. Degrees will be awarded to 860 graduates, including 129 from the College of Health Professions, 166 from the College of Medicine, 178 from the College of Pharmacy,… Read More
For Brigitte Grant, the new vice chancellor for Advancement at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, moving to Memphis has been in some ways a homecoming. Her grandmother, Fanny Higgins grew up in Memphis, where she met and married her grandfather, Jack Oetzel, who was in the Navy in Millington. They moved to Central… Read More
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
