Community Engagement at the School of Public Health
Partnering for the public’s health and well-being
is dedicated to meaningful community engagement, recognizing that pursuing a Master of Public Health is a shared commitment between students, their families and the community. As “The People’s School,” the School of Public Health prioritizes forging strong connections with the San Antonio and South Texas communities, integrating local voices and needs into its mission.
Through active presence and collaboration with individuals, organizations and missions, the school emphasizes both personal and professional growth. By listening, learning and engaging, it continues to build a foundation of trust and partnership to advance health and well-being across the region.
WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE SAYING...
FAMILY SERVICE
“Family Service is excited to collaborate with the School of Public Health in advancing the awareness and understanding of what is involved in the full spectrum of the health of individuals, families, and communities, and from there, how we, across sectors, can implement those best-identified practices and services to sustainably improve the health and well-being of all.”
– Mary Garr, President and CEO, Family Service
HOUSE OF NEIGHBORLY SERVICE
“The School of Public Health can assist us as we create a mental health component to our senior program. Studies show that depression and isolation can severely impact the quality of life and overall health of older adults. Older adults in our community deserve to age in place healthy and gracefully. The School can be a resource to House of Neighborly Service, with access to specialized knowledge, research and data. The collaboration would help increase the impact in our community.“
– Sandra Morales, Executive Director, House of Neighborly Service
SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK
“The San Antonio Food Bank is proud to collaborate with the School of Public Health, a partner who understands that access to nutritious food is critical to community health. Hunger is a health issue, and we believe that we can work together to leverage the school’s high-quality curriculum with the Food Bank’s hands-on community engagement to ensure our entire community is nourished and healthy.“
– Eric Cooper, CEO, San Antonio Food Bank
GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
“Our partnership with UT School of Public Health San Antonio has helped us hone in on articulating the impact of our cultural programs on our community’s well-being. We are becoming more and more aware of how we are a key piece to this complex puzzle and becoming more intentional in forming and measuring desired outcomes. We have been able to start this important dialogue with our community including our patrons and fellow cultural arts partners, thanks to the connection with the school of public health.“
– Cristina Ballí, Executive Director, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center