2018 Article Archive

Happy Nurses Week! UTSW nurses share stories of their calling

 

When you ask a nurses what drew him or her to the field, you often hear some amazing stories. Find out what inspired these seven to answer the call.

How you can join a celebration 75 years in the making

How you can join a celebration 75 years in the making

 

The UT Southwestern 75th anniversary celebration is going to be a gathering to remember. Join the party 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 10, outside on the McDermott Plaza on South Campus (around the Visitor Information Center). Pick up your 75th anniversary T-shirt, grab a snack, enjoy live music from UTSW employee band the Transactivators, and hear remarks from special guests.

United to Serve community health fair draws strong turnout

United to Serve community health fair draws strong turnout

 

If the United to Serve Health Fair at nearby Thomas J. Rusk Middle School had required a ticket to attend, it would have been considered a sellout.

Dr. Donald W. Seldin, ‘intellectual father’ of UTSW, dies at 97

Dr. Donald W. Seldin, ‘intellectual father’ of UTSW, dies at 97

 

Dr. Seldin was a legend at UT Southwestern, and his contributions placed him among the most distinguished academic medical educators in the history of internal medicine.

Memories of ‘silent saint’ inspire at UTSW volunteer luncheon

Memories of ‘silent saint’ inspire at UTSW volunteer luncheon

 

Hundreds of UTSW volunteers were recognized at the annual event hosted by Volunteer Services. And with a goal of tripling volunteer numbers, organizers hoped many more would be inspired.

UTSW’s great 8: Nurses inducted into ‘DFW Great 100’

UTSW’s great 8: Nurses inducted into ‘DFW Great 100’

 

The April 18 awards presentation honored 100 RNs working in North Texas. Find out which UTSW nurses were among this year's inductees.

Nephrologist to discuss physiology, journey in scaling mountains

Nephrologist to discuss physiology, journey in scaling mountains

 

Dr. Biff Palmer will recount his personal mountain-climbing journey and discuss the physiologic and metabolic changes that occur at high altitudes. Plus: Play along in our Seven Summits Quest!

Three UTSW employees win Regents’ Outstanding Employee Awards

Three UTSW employees win Regents’ Outstanding Employee Awards

 

Nominated by their peers and a UTSW selection committee, the winners were chosen by the UT System Office of the Chancellor and UT System Administration executive officers.

Your story continues through organ donation

Your story continues through organ donation

 

For National Donate Life Month in April, you’ll get a chance to register as an organ donor and give someone in need another chance at life.

Efforts underway to improve campus pedestrian safety

Efforts underway to improve campus pedestrian safety

 

For a long time, Forest Park has been known for its awkward driveways and hills that restricted sight distance. The Facilities Management team knew something needed to change.