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August 7, 2025 • College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Pharmacology and Neuroscience dementia, eye health issues, North Texas Eye Research Institute, Suchismita Acharya, UNT Health Fort Worth,
Could vision loss be a risk factor for dementia? A recent article in the San Francisco Chronicle highlighted a growing link between eye health issues—such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration—to an increased risk of dementia. Suchismita Acharya, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmacology and neuroscience at UNT Health Fort Worth, and a researcher…
July 31, 2025 • College of Health Professions Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being, Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, registered dietitian nutritionist,
UNT Health Fort Worth has a new degree – a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition that will give students a path for becoming a registered dietitian nutritionist and allow them to enter one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, or ACEND, notified UNT Health on…
July 24, 2025 • TCOM American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Texas college of osteopathic medicine, UNT Health Fort Worth,
The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence is sweeping through every sector of society, including health care. Faculty at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at UNT Health Fort Worth have received a grant from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, or AACOM, to develop ways to implement advanced health informatics, AI and augmented…
July 17, 2025 • College of Health Professions, Physical Therapy Department of Physical Therapy
UNT Health Fort Worth welcomed its inaugural cohort of students to a groundbreaking hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program last week, marking a pivotal moment for the university and for physical therapy education in Texas. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held in the Interdisciplinary Research and Education Building, drew students, faculty and staff to celebrate the launch…
April 23, 2025 • College of Public Health college of public health, Geographic Information Systems, Kari Northeim, online graduate certificate,
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is launching a new online graduate certificate in Geographic Information Systems to equip public health professionals with the skills to analyze spatial data and visualize health trends in their communities. The 15-credit-hour program focuses on geospatial analysis, remote sensing and data visualization with a…
April 3, 2025 • Continuing education Gary G. Schoeniger, Health care professionals, HSC Next, microcredential,
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, through HSC Next, is now offering a microcredential called Cultivating an Innovative Mindset in Healthcare. Designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to drive innovation in health care and life sciences, the six-week program is available to students, alumni, industry professionals and community…
February 28, 2025 • HSC Innovates, HSC News Division of Academic Innovation, health insurance, health literacy,
In the ever-evolving and complex health care landscape, ensuring that individuals can make informed decisions about their health insurance is more important than ever. Recognizing this need, a collaborative effort between The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Division of Academic Innovation, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Center for…
January 8, 2025 • College of Nursing College of Nursin, HSC, master of science in nursing, mental health, nurse practitioners, UNTHSC,
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is calling on nurses to act quickly as the application deadline approaches for a new degree program that will help address the critical shortage of mental health nurse practitioners. Nurses selected for the first cohort of the Master of Science in Nursing in Psychiatric…
October 28, 2024 • Physician Assistant Studies college of health professions, Physician Assistant, physician assistant studies,
The Physician Assistant Studies program at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth recently was granted a 10-year accreditation continuation, the maximum duration allowed. The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, known as ARC-PA, awarded the accreditation after a thorough review process verifying compliance with its stringent educational…
September 6, 2024 • Education
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth and Hill College on Thursday announced a new partnership aimed at creating pathways to success for students in the region. Hill College is a comprehensive community college with campuses in Hillsboro, Cleburne and Burleson, with a strong online presence. This collaboration is to build…
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