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Welcome, Chancellor Peter Buckley
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UTHSC has a new Chancellor – Dr. Peter Buckley! Watch his introduction below, and read his first message to campus.
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Peter will be sharing his early vision for UTHSC at a virtual Inaugural Address on Tuesday, February 22, at 12:00 pm CST. Register now for the Zoom info.
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Kindness Week Starts Monday
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Black Student Association Awards
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The Black Student Association (BSA) is excited to honor graduating African-American students at its 30th Annual Awards Ceremony scheduled to premiere February 25, at 6:00 pm, as a virtual celebration on the UTHSC YouTube channel.
This annual ceremony is an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of graduating African-American students in the Colleges of Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.
This year, Dr. Neal Beckford, associate professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, will be the keynote speaker.
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From Health Equality to Health Equity: Changing Perspectives on Understanding Black Health
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This virtual panel discussion on Thursday, February 17, at 12:00 pm CST will bring together various health professionals to speak on the recent shift from health equality towards health equity pertaining to how stakeholders understand the needs of African-American communities. This event is hosted by the Office of Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity. Register to receive the Zoom information.
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Global Mental Health: Social Inequality, Social Justice, and Those Experiencing Mental Illness
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The UTHSC community is invited to hear Dr. Arthur Kleinman's lecture on Thursday, March 3, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, in GEB A102 or via Zoom.
This will count as a Conversations on Health Disparities credit on the Social Determinants of Health Co-Curricular Certificate. Please RSVP via Engage here. Please email Jess Guthrie for a Zoom link.
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