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Retirement of Robin Jacoby, VP and Chief of Staff, and appointment of Courtney Rottman as Chief of Staff Aug. 25, 2020 To the UT Southwestern Community: I am writing to announce that Robin M. Jacoby, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief of Staff, who has served as a valued advisor, a key member of the executive team, and an important contributor to countless institutional initiatives for the past 11 years, will retire at the end of September. I want to express my deep gratitude, both

In Memoriam: Dr. John Dietschy July 22, 2020 Dear Colleagues: We write to share news of the passing of our esteemed colleague, John M. Dietschy, M.D., Professor Emeritus and former Chief of the Digestive and Liver Diseases Division in the Department of Internal Medicine. His death represents a great loss for the entire UT Southwestern community, and we offer our sincerest condolences to Dr. Dietschy’s family. Dr. Dietschy was a visionary gastroenterologist who helped shape research

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Distribution December 9, 2020 To the UT Southwestern community: In a week that may prove a watershed in the course of the pandemic, I am writing to share our ongoing efforts on campus to prepare for the possibility of one or more vaccines being approved for emergency use authorization. I know you are following these developments in earnest, and I want to make certain that we effectively address your questions so that you are positioned to

Campus Policies on Masking and Other NPIs Will Remain Unchanged March 4, 2021 To the UT Southwestern Community: I want to thank all of you who joined the Executive Vice Presidents and myself at our Town Hall yesterday and hope that you found it informative and helpful. I am writing to follow up on an issue that I am sure is on the minds of many on the campus – to provide clarity on our campus policies going forward in the context of the announcement made by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday

To Our Veterans, Thank You November 10, 2020 To the UT Southwestern Community: Tomorrow we will celebrate Veterans Day, a day when we pause to pay tribute to the 18 million living Americans who have served in the military. It is a privilege for me to take time to honor these men and women for their service, and I am especially proud to extend that acknowledgment to more than 750 veterans working at UT Southwestern who have served our country across all branches of the military. We

Article List Jed Clampett: the man, the myth, the oil baron from Arkansas May 26, 2021 A lucky family from the Ozarks moves to posh Beverly Hills and turns civilization on its head. Test Story with Extra Text for a Long Title May 25, 2021 There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain 1 News Block v3 This block is a common callout for all stories within the news section. This would be a good place to add contact information and possibly

Dr. Parada Elected to the National Academy of Sciences May 03, 2011 To the UT Southwestern Community: Please join me in congratulating our colleague, Luis F. Parada, Ph.D., Chairman of the Department of Developmental Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, who was elected this morning to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the highest honors attainable by a scientist. Dr. Parada’s research integrates the fields of molecular genetics, embryonic development and signal

Sharing Message of Community Support May 12, 2011 To the UT Southwestern Community: I thought it important to share with you the attached "Message of Community Support" for UT Southwestern and Parkland that is appearing this week in many area newspapers. It is the result of an initiative undertaken by local civic leaders, and we are grateful for their support of our physicians and scientists—and for all who work and volunteer at UT Southwestern Medical Center and our partner

Passing of Dr. Richard G.W. Anderson March 20, 2011 To the UT Southwestern Community: With sadness and a deep sense of personal and professional respect, I am writing to announce the death of Dr. Richard G.W. Anderson, an esteemed medical scientist and former Chairman of the Department of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Anderson died yesterday at age 70. He leaves behind his wife, Barbara, a daughter, Amber, and a grandson, Matthew. Dr. Anderson’s research

Legislative Impact June 29, 2011 To the UT Southwestern Community: Now that the Texas Legislature has finalized the state budget for the next biennium, I am writing to inform you of the impact on UT Southwestern and to highlight the key issues guiding the development of our institutional budget for FY12. As you know from the media and campus communications over the past six months, the Texas Legislature faced a significant revenue shortfall in developing the state’s budget