Kate Marmion School of Public Health celebrates gift and inaugural graduating class - UT Health San Antonio

May 14, 2026 - 23:22

The University of Texas at San Antonio held a ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, to officially name the Kate Marmion School of Public Health. The event honored a $30 million transformational gift from the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation. The donation is expected to drive the school's future impact by training the next wave of public health leaders.

The funding will support efforts to improve health outcomes across South Texas. School officials say the investment will help expand research, attract top faculty, and provide scholarships for students. The celebration also marked a major milestone for the program: its inaugural graduating class.

Graduates are set to enter a field that has seen increased demand since the pandemic. Many plan to work in underserved communities across the region. The school aims to address long-standing health disparities by preparing professionals who understand local needs.

Dean of the school noted that the gift and the first class represent a new chapter for public health education in the area. The foundation's support ensures the school can grow its programs and reach more students. The ceremony included remarks from university leaders, foundation representatives, and student speakers.

The Kate Marmion School of Public Health is now positioned to become a key resource for training specialists who will serve communities from San Antonio to the border.