Matt McDaniel, MPH, MPA, has been named the director of the Tennessee Rural Health Care Center of Excellence. McDaniel brings strong experience in public health and public service to his leadership role in the new, statewide initiative housed at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Read more on the UT Health Science Center News website.
You’re invited to the Schreier Auditorium in the SAC this Friday, Dec. 5 at 11:30 am. to hear a presentation from Director of Wellness Candidate, Dr. Corinne Webster. The presentation will be focused on the candidate’s vision for implementing wellness strategies and initiatives that are engaging and sustainable across our campus and programs. Attendees will… Read More
With winter approaching, supervisors should ensure their teams understand the Administrative Closing/Inclement Weather policy — specifically the difference between a “suspension of on-campus operations” (work remotely) and an “administrative closing” (paid time off). Essential staff must report to campus when directed. Supervisors of employees who do not routinely work from home should outline expectations for… Read More
Researchers, this is a reminder that UT Health Science Center will be closed for holiday breaks Dec. 22-26 and Jan. 1-2. Researchers should account for these closures when submitting proposals for funding to OSP and when submitting protocols or protocol changes to the IRB, IACUC, or IBC.
Recent updates to the University of Tennessee System effort certification policy (FI0215) will change the way personnel effort is certified on sponsored projects. Certifications will be easier to review, more accurate, and less frequent, while still ensuring responsiveness to federal requirements. What does this mean for me? The DASH Research Employee Compensation Compliance (ECC) module will… Read More
As one of the nation’s top pharmacy schools, the College of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is leading the way in advancing pharmaceutical research while training the next generation of pharmacy professionals. The fall 2025 issue of Pharmacy Magazine demonstrates how the college continues to transform lives through excellence in pharmacy… Read More
Looking for ways to connect to the community? Check out these upcoming events in Give Pulse. Click the link below for each event to register. Questions about an event? Reach out to the organizer through the link on their GivePulse page. Don’t forget to submit your impact on GivePulse when you’re done! Featured Opportunities: Outreach… Read More
Flu vaccinations are mandatory this year for all UTHSC students, unless you have documentation supporting an exemption. Please note: Be sure to comply with all requirements of your program. During flu season, flu vaccinations help: Reduce the severity of illness if infected Protect those around you Reduce additional stress on health care resources Flu vaccines… Read More
