Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News Archive

July 20, 2023

In the bustling hallways of Memorial Hermann where the air is filled with the urgency of health care, one practitioner stands out for her exceptional dedication and passion.

June 12, 2023

Sujatha Sridhar, MBBS, MCE, associate vice president of Research Compliance at UTHealth Houston, received the Association of Accreditation of Human Subjects Protection Program’s (AAHRPP) 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award, in appreciation of her commitment to the accreditation of human subjects protection programs.

June 9, 2023

Mary Ann Smith, PhD, longed for this exact moment. With her colleagues and students surrounding her, including her partner of more than 25 years, she clutched and waved a Pride flag in the air. She beamed with joy as the group marched behind a large rainbow banner that read, “UTHealth celebrates Pride!”

June 9, 2023

For those of us who are Black in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM), Juneteenth encourages us to reflect on (1) the day that the enslavement of Black Americans officially ended; (2) the legacy of anti-Black racism in America; and (3) anti-Black racism in our own professional settings. 

June 2, 2023

Brooklyn Adams, PhD candidate in epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, was honored as one of six 2023-24 Hastings Center Sadler Scholars. 

June 1, 2023

UTHealth Houston invites the community to enjoy a sweet treat to celebrate Juneteenth.

May 31, 2023

UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is recruiting Black and Hispanic adults to participate in focus groups for a research project, titled “Hispanic, Black, and Pacific Islander perspectives on COVID-19 Outreach Strategies and Patient-Centered Outcomes (HeAR US),” funded by the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Minority Health and Health Equity.

April 10, 2023

Established in 2006, the annual award honors the late Michael J. Jimenez, former vice president and chief human resources officer at UTHealth Houston. Recipients are nominated by coworkers, and there are categories for faculty, management/administrative and professional, and classified staff.

April 7, 2023

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a national effort to bring awareness and an end to sexual assault, harassment, and abuse.

March 31, 2023

Karen Spillar, JD, likened the varieties of leadership to a wide range of hair spray products — some are rigid, some firm, and others have a flexible hold.