Major Publications

Below is a compilation of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston's major print and on-line publications. For additional information, including contacts and most recent editions, please refer to the links below.

Calendar of Events
An online Calendar of Events is available for the benefit of the university community. University departments, offices, and campus organizations may submit confirmed event information directly online.

Catalogs
The schools’ catalogs are official publications of UTHSC-H that contain general information about the official calendar, admission and progression requirements, tuition and fees, registration, degree and certificate programs, courses, and student services.

CORE (Catalog of Research Expertise)
CORE is an electronic directory of faculty profiles that provides descriptions of intramural and extramural research-related activities, school and departmental assignments, campus addresses, educational background and lists of scientific publications.

Distinctions
This monthly newspaper highlights the university’s distinctive capabilities and accomplishements in education, research, community service, and philanthropic support.

Fact Book
This annual publication includes descriptive and statistical information about the university.

The Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOOP)
The HOOP contains UTHSC-H policies, procedures and guidelines in accordance with The University of Texas Regent’s Rules and Regulations.

HealthLeader
This twice-a-week online health information service posts consumer-health articles twice a week on the Web on topics related to medical research, personal health, fitness, nutrition and mental well-being.

In Touch
In Touch is a four-page comunication from the Dean of the Medical School twice a year to constitutents. Written as a letter, it provides alumni, friends, parents, and donors an update on happenings at the Medical School.

The Leader
This monthly newspaper recognizes events and achievements and communicates policy and administrative information. The Leader Update provides additional coverage during the weeks that The Leader is not printed.

News on the Go
This electronic news service provides a timely vehicle for promoting events and announcing major university and individual accomplishments, appointments, policies and other administrative matters.

Regents’ Rules and Regulations
The Regents’ Rules and Regulations is a comprehensive policy document adopted by the UT Board of Regents that applies to the entire University of Texas System.

Safety Manuals:
Radiation, Chemical, Biological, and Physical Safety; Emergency Response Plan; and Respiratory Protection
These six documents describe the appropriate methods for handling potentially hazardous agents and work situations within UTHSC-H and are intended to assist personnel in maintaining a safe, healthful working and learning environment.

Scoop
Scoop is a weekly internal publication of the Medical School that includes timely articles of medical interest to both the academic and general-interest reader.

Student News and Views
News and Views is the university's student newsletter. It is published bimonthly September through May by the Student InterCouncil (SIC) and contains articles pertaining to student issues and concerns.

UT-Houston Medicine
UT-Houston Medicine is the Medical School’s magazine that showcases the research, education, and clinical accomplishments of the school for its constituents, including alumni and friends. It is published twice a year.