UTHSC News


Spring 2025 Graduate Health Sciences Magazine Shares Stories of Scientific Success

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Graduate Health Sciences Magazine Cover

This year, the College of Graduate Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is renewing its commitment to preparing well-rounded scientists for successful careers. The latest issue of Graduate Health Sciences Magazine highlights this dedication through stories of thriving students, faculty, and alumni. Driven to Achieve More Learn why a doctoral student,… Read More


UT Health Science Center to Graduate 821 Students During Spring Commencement

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Photo of students at commencement

Students from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s six colleges will receive their degrees during the Spring Commencement ceremonies Monday, May 12, at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. Joy E. Fleming, a student in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, is one of 821 graduates expected to walk across the… Read More


2025 Student Government Banquet Recognizes Outstanding Faculty and Student Leaders

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Group photo of award recipients

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Student Government Association Executive Council (SGAEC) hosted its annual end-of-the-year banquet last month, honoring outstanding faculty and student leaders for their significant contributions to the university community. The banquet served as a powerful reminder of the profound impact dedicated faculty, staff, and students have on fostering a vibrant,… Read More


Donors Rally for Cancer Research in Record-Breaking UT Health Science Center Giving Day

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Photo of a researcher with the Giving Day logo

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center marked its most successful Giving Day yet on Tuesday, April 29, surpassing fundraising and participation goals and highlighting the strength of its community of supporters. This year’s Giving Day brought in a record-breaking $956,246 from 1,361 donors – well beyond the goal of 1,250 donors and nearly $300,000… Read More


Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being Marks 10 Years of Serving the Youth of Memphis and Their Families

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Portrait of Dr. Altha Stewart

The Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being (CYAW) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is celebrating its 10-year anniversary of working in collaboration with community partners to provide services to young people with mental health and trauma-related needs who are at risk of entering the justice or child welfare systems. In recognition of… Read More


Advisory Board to Hold Spring Meeting May 9

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Photo of the UT Health Science Center arches

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Advisory Board will meet Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus. On the agenda:  While the meeting will be conducted in person, it will also be available to view online. The webcast link, more information about the UT Health… Read More


College of Dentistry to Host Annual Give Kids A Smile Day May 7

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Photo of the Delta Dental of Tennessee Building

The College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will host its annual Give Kids A Smile Day on Wednesday, May 7, from 8 a.m. until noon, in the Delta Dental of Tennessee Building, 875 Union Ave. The event will provide free dental services to more than 100 middle and high school… Read More


College of Nursing Honors Nurse Heroes for Nurses Week

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In its ninth year, the NightinGala and Nurse Hero Awards will honor nurses from leading health care institutions in Memphis and the University of Tennessee Southern during the sold-out gala on May 2. The celebration of nursing will also welcome Nurse Blake, a nurse and touring comedian who has performed for more than 250,000 nurses… Read More