From the President’s Desk
2024
- In Memoriam: Sharon Reimold, M.D., Nov. 15, 2024
- Carlos L. Arteaga, M.D., and David Mangelsdorf, Ph.D., elected to National Academy of Medicine, Oct. 21, 2024
- Excellence in pediatric care: U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings (2024-2025), Oct. 8, 2024
- Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D., earns Lasker Award & Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize for biomedical breakthroughs, Sept. 19, 2024
- 2024 Leaders in Clinical Excellence Award winners, Sept. 13, 2024
- Reflecting on FY24 achievements and setting priorities for FY25, Sept. 3, 2024
- Reminder: Nominations due July 23 for Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards, July 17, 2024
- Thanks to you – No. 1 in DFW. Again. July 15, 2024
- Call for Nominations – 2024 Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards, June 11, 2024
- Honoring enduring service – Employee Recognition, June 10, 2024
- COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day, March 4, 2024
- New pediatric campus unveiled, Feb. 7, 2024
2023
- President's Thanksgiving message, Nov. 20, 2023
- President's message on the Middle East, Oct. 20, 2023
- Tragic events in the Middle East, Oct. 12, 2023
- Catherine Spong, M.D., elected to the National Academy of Medicine, Oct. 9, 2023
- Legal updates regarding diversity initiatives at higher educational institutions, Sept. 29, 2023
- 2023 Leaders in Clinical Excellence Award Winners, Sept. 14, 2023
- Appointment of Executive Vice President for Health System Affairs, Sept. 13, 2023
- FY23 Accomplishments, FY24 Priorities, Sept. 8, 2023
- Thank you for delivering excellence in patient care, Aug. 1, 2023
- Reminder: Nominations due July 19 for Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards, July 12, 2023
- Update on DEI initiatives at higher educational institutions , June 29, 2023
- U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings (2023-2024), June 21, 2023
- Celebrating each of you and all you do – Employee Recognition Week, June 12, 2023
- Call for Nominations – Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards , June 5, 2023
- Russell DeBose-Boyd, Ph.D., and Duojia Pan, Ph.D., elected to the National Academy of Sciences, May 2, 2023
- Campus support following Turkey-Syria earthquake, Feb. 8, 2023
- Recognizing UTSW’s dedication during winter storm, Feb. 2, 2023
- Leadership transition in Health System Affairs, Jan. 13, 2023
2022
- Major Perot family gift expands Medical Scientist Training Program, Nov. 8, 2022
- Chen, Hooper elected to National Academy of Medicine, Oct. 17, 2022
- 2022 Leaders in Clinical Excellence Award Winners, Sept. 22, 2022
- Appointment of inaugural Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Sept. 13, 2022
- FY22 Accomplishments, FY23 Priorities, Sept. 2, 2022
- UT Southwestern again named top hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, July 26, 2022
- Reminder: Nominations due by Aug. 3 for Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards, July 20, 2022
- Call for Nominations – Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards, June 20, 2022
- U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, June 14, 2022
- Celebrating Employee Recognition Week, June 6, 2022
- Dr. Jonathan Cohen elected to National Academy of Sciences, May 3, 2022
- Introducing the Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health, March 1, 2022
- Campaign for the Brain Successfully Accomplished, Feb. 15, 2022
- Recognizing Ongoing Resolve and Resilience, Jan. 13, 2022
2021
- In Memoriam: W.A. “Tex” Moncrief, Dec. 30, 2021
- COVID-19 campus operations update, Dec. 22, 2021
- Update on the Omicron Variant, Dec. 17, 2021
- Settlement, Nov. 30, 2021
- 2021 Leaders in Clinical Excellence Award Winners, Oct. 25, 2021
- In Memoriam: Peter O'Donnell Jr., Oct. 11, 2021
- Appointment of Executive Vice President for Business Affairs, Oct. 6, 2021
- Looking Ahead to the New Academic Year, Sept. 22, 2021
- Employee Engagement Survey Results and Next Steps, Aug. 20, 2021
- Progress on the UT Southwestern School of Public Health, Aug. 16, 2021
- COVID-19 Campus Operations Update, Aug. 2, 2021
- U.S. News & World Report Rankings, July 27, 2021
- Call for Nominations – Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards, July 21, 2021
- In Memoriam: Dr. Jere Mitchell, July 20, 2021
- Leadership Update in Legal Affairs, July 7, 2021
- Transition to Phase 4 Campus Operations Effective July 5, June 25, 2021
- U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Rankings, June 17, 2021
- In Memoriam: Dr. Jean Wilson, June 14, 2021
- End of Academic Year, June 13, 2021
- Celebration of employee service and dedication, June 7, 2021
- Donald Hilgemann, Ph.D., and Margaret Phillips, Ph.D., Elected to the National Academy of Sciences, April 26, 2021
- Leadership Transition in Business Affairs, April 8, 2021
- Transition to Phase 3 Campus Operations to Begin May 1, March 31, 2021
- We Stand in Solidarity with the Asian Community, March 18, 2021
- Campus Policies on Masking and Other NPIs Will Remain Unchanged, March 4, 2021
- Weathering the Storm Together: A Week of Strength and Selfless Service, Feb. 19, 2021
- Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration, Jan. 19, 2021
2020
- Actualización sobre la disponibilidad y distribución de la vacuna de COVID-19, Dec. 11, 2020
- Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability and Distribution, Dec. 9, 2020
- To Our Veterans, Thank You, Nov. 10, 2020
- Ralph DeBerardinis Elected to the National Academy of Medicine, Oct. 19, 2020
- 2020 Leaders in Clinical Excellence Award Winners, Oct. 5, 2020
- New Academic Year, Sept. 8, 2020
- In Memoriam: Dr. Roger Unger, Aug. 31, 2020
- Retirement of Robin Jacoby, VP and Chief of Staff, and appointment of Courtney Rottman as Chief of Staff, Aug. 25, 2020
- Celebration of Employee Service and Dedication, Aug. 10, 2020
- U.S. News & World Report Rankings, July 27, 2020
- In Memoriam: Dr. John Dietschy, July 22, 2020
- Employee Engagement Survey Results and Next Steps, July 16, 2020
- Wear a Mask and Lead by Example, July 2, 2020
- In Memoriam: Dr. Beth Levine, June 16, 2020
- Delaying Phase 3, June 12, 2020
- Next Phase of Return to Campus, June 4, 2020
- This is a Place Where You Belong, May 31, 2020
- New National Academy Members, April 27, 2020
- Reminder: Weekly Briefing for UTSW Community at 9:00 a.m. today, April 1, 2020
- Weekly Briefing Sessions for UTSW Community, March 30, 2020
- Thank You – and Available Resources if Needed, March 19, 2020
- UT Southwestern COVID-19 Resources and Information, March 10, 2020
- Virtual Town Hall on COVID-19 Tomorrow, March 10, 2020
- Virtual Town Hall to Discuss COVID-19, March 9, 2020
- New Travel Guidelines, March 6, 2020
- Kim Siniscalchi Announcement, March 4, 2020
2019
- Support for Those Affected by Last Night’s Storms, Oct. 21, 2019
- Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards 2019, Oct. 8, 2019
- New Agreement to Advance Pediatric Care, Oct. 2, 2019
- UT Southwestern Mourns the Loss of T. Boone Pickens Jr., a Catalyst for Progress Appreciated for His Exceptional Generosity, Sept. 11, 2019
- New Academic Year, Sept. 3, 2019
- U.S. News & World Report rankings, July 29, 2019
- UT Southwestern Mourns the Loss of H. Ross Perot, July 9, 2019
- Remembering Dr. Eugene P. Frenkel, who led Division of Hematology and Oncology for 30 years at UT Southwestern, June 23, 2019
- Commitment to an Inclusive Academic Culture of Scientific Integrity, June 17, 2019
- Southwestern Health Resources Operational Announcement, May 31, 2019
- Celebration of Employee Service and Dedication, May 13, 2019
- UT Southwestern Capital Project Initiatives, April 15, 2019
- Welcome Dr. W.P. Andrew Lee, February 5, 2019
2018
- Leaders in Clinical Excellence Awards – Announcement of 2018 Recipients, December 18, 2018
- Day of Mourning for President Bush, December 4, 2018
- Addressing the National Opioid Abuse Epidemic, December 3, 2018
- Announcement of new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Provost, and Dean, UT Southwestern Medical School, October 30, 2018
- Zhijian "James" Chen, Ph.D., selected to receive Breakthrough Prize, October 17, 2018
- Sean Morrison, Ph.D. elected to the National Academy of Medicine, October 15, 2018
- U.S. News & World Report Rankings, August 14, 2018
- Dr. Jeffrey Cadeddu named 2018 Watson Award winner, May 22, 2018
- Mrs. Margaret McDermott, UT Southwestern beloved friend and benefactor, dies, May 3, 2018
- Dr. Donald W. Seldin, 'intellectual father' of UT Southwestern, dies, April 25, 2018
- Celebration of Employee Service and Dedication, February 26, 2018
- Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Transition, February 15, 2018
- Announcement of New Executive Vice President for Health System Affairs, February 6, 2018
- UT Southwestern Launches 75th Anniversary Year of Celebration, January 22, 2018
- Dr. Daniel Foster, former Chairman of Internal Medicine: 1930-2018, January 19, 2018
2017
- UT Southwestern Committed to Safe and Secure Environment, November 15, 2017
- Recent Tragic Events, Hurricane Maria Relief Effort, October 2, 2017
- Message from President Podolsky, September 6, 2017
- Hurricane Harvey Relief, August 28, 2017
- Dr. Mack Mitchell named Interim Executive Vice President for Health System Affairs, August 22, 2017
- U.S. News & World Report Rankings, August 8, 2017
- Dr. Bruce Meyer leaving UT Southwestern, August 3, 2017
- John Mansour, M.D., to Receive 2017 Watson Award, May 25, 2017
- Celebration of Employee Service and Dedication, May 8, 2017
- Cultivating a Safe and Secure Learning Environment, March 24, 2017
- Presidential Executive Order on Immigration, January 30, 2017
2016
- Important Notice Regarding Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Contract, September 21, 2016
- Southwestern Health Resources names market relations senior executive, July 21, 2016
- Message from President Podolsky, July 20, 2016
- Message from President Podolsky, July 8, 2016
- Management leaders named for Southwestern Health Resources, July 1, 2016
- Nivet named Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement, June 14, 2016
- Thornton named recipient of 2016 Watson Award, June 9, 2016
- Message from President Podolsky, June 6, 2016
- Celebrating Employee Service at UT Southwestern, May 9, 2016
- Southwestern Health Resources names senior executive officers, March 24, 2016
- Message from President Podolsky, March 7, 2016
2015
- Message from President Podolsky, December 30, 2015
- Passing of Alfred Gilman, M.D., Ph.D., December 23, 2015
- Message from President Podolsky, October 2, 2015
- Message from President Podolsky, September 25, 2015
- Message from President Podolsky, September 8, 2015
- Girod named recipient of 2015 Watson Award, July 21, 2015
- NCI Comprehensive designation for Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center, July 9, 2015
- A celebration of employee service and dedication, May 11, 2015
- Dr. Lora Hooper and Dr. Steven Kliewer elected to National Academy of Sciences, April 28, 2015
- Nepal Earthquake Relief, April 27, 2015
- Siniscalchi appointed Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, January 13, 2015
2014
- Message from President Podolsky, December 6, 2014
- UTSW Responds to a 'Call to Serve' and Celebrates a Milestone, October 27, 2014
- UTSW Joins Unified Response to Ebola, October 21, 2014
- Takahashi Elected to National Academies' Institute of Medicine, October 20, 2014
- Passing of Ron Anderson, M.D., September 14, 2014
- Message from President Podolsky, September 2, 2014
- Watson Award Announcement, July 8, 2014
- Hamon Center for Regenerative Science and Medicine Formed, May 7, 2014
- Chen Elected to NAS Membership, April 29, 2014
- Message from President Podolsky, March 31, 2014
- Marin Hill Appointed VP for Government Affairs and Policy, March 27, 2014
2013
- Passing of Harold C. Simmons, December 30, 2013
- Nobel Prize Awarded to Dr. Thomas Südhof, October 7, 2013
- Message from President Podolsky, September 6, 2013
- Passing of Dr. Ronald Estabrook, August 7, 2013
- Watson Award Announcement, July 2, 2013
- Employee Appreciation Week, May 6, 2013
- Message to the UT Southwestern Faculty, February 13, 2013
- Response to Dallas Morning News Article, February 11, 2013
- Passing of Karen Smith, January 9, 2013
2012
- Response to Dallas Morning News Article, October 14, 2012
- U.S. News and World Report Announcement, July 17, 2012
- Watson Award Announcement, July 10, 2012
- Strategic Planning Update, June 8, 2012
- Message to the UT Southwestern Community, April 29, 2012
- New University Hospital Named in Honor of William P. Clements Jr., April 12, 2012
2011
- Response to Dallas Morning News Article, October 17, 2011
- Laying the Foundation for a New University Hospital, October 11, 2011
- Nobel Prize Awarded to Dr. Bruce Beutler, October 3, 2011
- Business Affairs Organizational Announcement, September 6, 2011
- Settlement Agreement Provides Full Release, September 1, 2011
- Legislative Impact on UT Southwestern, June 29, 2011
- Watson Award Announcement, June 13, 2011
- On the Passing of Former Governor William P. Clements, Jr., May 31, 2011
- Sharing Message of Community Support, May 12, 2011
- Dr. Parada Elected to the National Academy of Sciences, May 3, 2011
- Ranked #1 in D/FW by U.S. News and World Report, March 31, 2011
- Passing of Dr. Richard G.W. Anderson, March 20, 2011
- Tragedy in Japan, March 15, 2011
- Tobacco-Free Campus Announcement, February 14, 2011
- Looking Forward to the Year Ahead, January 7, 2011
2010
- Strategic Planning and Implementation Update, November 1, 2010
- Response to Dallas Morning News Articles, August 2, 2010
- Watson Award Announcement, July 14, 2010
- Response to Sunday's Dallas Morning News Article, June 2, 2010
- Strategic Planning Implementation Update, April 7, 2010
- New University Hospital Planning, February 12, 2010
2009
- Strategic Planning and Implementation, November 24, 2009
- Announcing GME Partnership in Austin, October 12, 2009
- Watson Award Winner Named, August 25, 2009
- Dr. Alfred Gilman's New Position, April 23, 2009
- Financial Update from President Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D., February 23, 2009
- A Special Message to the Campus Community — Part 2, February 19, 2009
- A Special Message to the Campus Community, February 5, 2009