Kate Marmion School of Public Health

Kate Marmion School of Public Health Building public health leaders who understand and are dedicated to finding positive interventions to mitigate our greatest public health challenges.

How do genetics, environment and community shape the risk of dementia?Thanks to a $500,000 UT System Faculty STARs Award...
06/04/2026

How do genetics, environment and community shape the risk of dementia?

Thanks to a $500,000 UT System Faculty STARs Award, Dr. Claudia Suemoto of the Kate Marmion School of Public Health is expanding research to better understand the factors driving dementia in South Texas populations.

This investment strengthens the school's mission to tackle complex public health challenges through data-driven research that improves lives across our region and beyond.

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In a major milestone for global health and cardiological research, Elsevier has officially announced the publication of ...
06/01/2026

In a major milestone for global health and cardiological research, Elsevier has officially announced the publication of the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and Medicine. This highly anticipated reference work is spearheaded by Editor-in-Chief Vasan Ramachandran, MD, dean of the Kate Marmion School of Public Health. Read story at https://bit.ly/49xNxgL

A milestone ceremony and a moment for the history books — congratulations to the inaugural graduates of the Kate Marmion...
05/20/2026

A milestone ceremony and a moment for the history books — congratulations to the inaugural graduates of the Kate Marmion School of Public Health!

National leadership in public health starts here.Under the leadership of Dean Vasan S. Ramachandran, MD, the Kate Marmio...
05/19/2026

National leadership in public health starts here.

Under the leadership of Dean Vasan S. Ramachandran, MD, the Kate Marmion School of Public Health at UT San Antonio has secured a $44 million NIH contract to continue the groundbreaking RURAL Cohort Study.

This landmark effort is helping close critical research gaps in rural health by bringing advanced screenings and long-term health research directly to underserved communities across the rural South.

Learn more about how UT San Antonio is driving impact through community-centered research at the link in bio.

05/13/2026

Today we celebrate! 🧡

The University of Texas at San Antonio dedicates the Kate Marmion School of Public Health - a $30M investment in the future of South Texas health.

Named in honor of Kate Marmion through the generosity of the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation, the school is tackling rural healthcare access, training the next generation, and researching solutions for our region’s biggest health challenges.

A milestone ceremony took place at UT Health San Antonio with President Taylor Eighmy, Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, Founding Dean Vasan Ramachandran, Dolph Briscoe IV, and the school’s inaugural graduating class.

Congratulations to Laquonda Finney, RN, a member of the inaugural Master of Public Health cohort at the Marmion School o...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to Laquonda Finney, RN, a member of the inaugural Master of Public Health cohort at the Marmion School of Public Health. From her dedicated work in nursing to her current research on mental health barriers in Comal County, Laquonda is proving that passion and purpose can lead to incredible community impact. We are proud to celebrate her journey as a first-generation college student and a future leader in public health. Read more about her inspiring story: https://bit.ly/48SwrKb

Build your health literacy skills and your network! Join Health Confianza for a day of interactive learning, networking,...
05/07/2026

Build your health literacy skills and your network! Join Health Confianza for a day of interactive learning, networking, and celebration at Health Confianza’s Building Confianza: Voices, Lessons and Actions Health Literacy Summit. Register at forms.gle/gLTwfusbHvC1XJS19

Francis Kolo (MPH '27) has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Ambassador Scholar award! Francis was recogniz...
05/05/2026

Francis Kolo (MPH '27) has been honored with the prestigious Presidential Ambassador Scholar award! Francis was recognized by President Taylor Eighmy and Dr. Francisco Cigarroa during a special ceremony on April 23. This award includes a $5,000 scholarship and the distinct honor of representing the University at official events throughout the year.

Francis’s journey to public health is inspiring. With a background as a principal veterinary officer in Nigeria, he witnessed firsthand how human and animal health are intertwined. Today, he applies that "One Health" lens to brain health research at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases, focusing on equitable care and sustainable prevention. Read full story at https://news.uthscsa.edu/2026-presidential-ambassador-scholars-recognized/

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