UTHSC Announcements


ISA Survey – We’d Love to Hear From You

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International Student Association (ISA) – Student Survey The newly elected leadership team of the International Student Association (ISA) would love to hear from you as we begin the new academic year! We have created a short survey that takes about 5 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us better understand students’ interests, expectations, and… Read More


What’s New in Blackboard (August 2026)

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What’s new on Blackboard! August 2026 Highlights New Gradebook Grid View: The new Gradebook Grid View overhauls the core grading experience with a redesigned grid layout paired with dedicated Grade Details and Assessment Details panels for reviewing and entering grades. Improved Student Experience: A new “Your Top To Dos” widget tracks urgent tasks, more targeted answer-level feedback… Read More


Pathologists’ Assistant Program Presentations: Anatomic Pathology Friday

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Join the Pathologists’ Assistant Program for presentations sharing surgical pathology case studies conducted by our second-year students. Support our students as they demonstrate their passion for the field and share their clinical experiences!   Friday, August 21, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Freeman Auditorium, 3rd Floor, 930 Madison Ave.   Presentation Topics: Invasive Breast Carcinoma: A… Read More


UT Toastmasters Club – Membership Renewal & New Member Invitation!

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Our UT Toastmasters Club membership renewal is coming up, and we’re excited to welcome both our existing members and new students to another year of learning, growth, and fun! Whether you’re already a Toastmasters member or are thinking about joining for the first time, this is a great opportunity to be part of our club… Read More


Staff Senate Meets This Thursday

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The monthly Staff Senate meeting will be held this Thursday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. (Central) via Zoom. All UT Health Sciences staff members are welcome at all staff meetings. Please watch your email for the Staff Senate announcement with the Zoom link. The Staff Senate serves as the official representative of the staff for… Read More


Family Resource Fair Hosted by UT Health Sciences Office of Community Engagement and Wellbeing

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UT Health Sciences Office of Community Engagement and Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, is pleased to host a Family Resource Fair on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111. This free event is designed… Read More


Monday Morning Mentor: How Can I Use the First Day to Set the Tone for a Semester of Learning?

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Available August 17 – August 23, 2026 Note: Contact the Teaching and Learning Center to view this week’s session, send email to tlc@uthsc.edu This 20-Minute Mentor provides practical strategies to share important course information, capture students’ interest and intention, create opportunities for interaction, and create an invested community for the remainder of the semester. This… Read More


AI in 30: Building Presentations Workflow

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026 12 noon – 12:30 pm, Central Federico Gomez-Uroz Horst, Instructional Consultant, Teaching and Learning Center Build presentations with AI more efficiently by focusing on the workflow, not just the tools. This session introduces a practical human-in-the-loop approach to creating presentations with AI—showing how AI can support planning, content development, visuals, and… Read More