The funding will support scholarships, fellowships, community outreach, and evidence-based health interventions to tackle chronic conditions.
SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a $30 million gift from the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation to support its School of Public Health, now named the Kate Marmion School of Public Health. The gift aims to improve health outcomes across South Texas, especially in rural areas with limited access to healthcare.
The funding will support scholarships, fellowships, community outreach, and evidence-based health interventions to tackle chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The school, established in 2022, serves as the region’s hub for public health education, research, and community initiatives.
“This transformational gift will change and improve lives for generations to come,” said UTSA President Taylor Eighmy. The school’s inaugural dean, Dr. Vasan Ramachandran, emphasized that the support will accelerate efforts to address health disparities and strengthen partnerships with local communities.
The donation honors Kate Marmion, the granddaughter of former Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr., and reflects the foundation’s long-standing commitment to improving healthcare for South Texans.