Throughout 2022, the contributions of our alumni and supporters sustained UT Southwestern's momentum as one of the nation's top academic medical centers.

From celebrating gratitude inspired by physicians like David Gerber, M.D., to looking back at our first in-person alumni reunion since the pandemic’s start, here are our readers’ favorite stories.

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   A Valentine to UT Southwestern

   Four alumni share why they love their alma mater.

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   Grateful for a Doctor's Gift

   Oncologist David Gerber’s approach to cancer care inspires patients to give back.

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   Rising from Hardship to Care for the Homeless

   Lara Johnson, M.D., on being there ‘to listen, to honor, and to ease our patients’ pain.’

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   UT Southwestern Alumni Reconnect at Alumni Reunion

   Weekend celebration marks the group’s first in-person gathering since the pandemic’s start.

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   For the Next Breakthrough

   With a gift from his will, Charles R. Cook is looking ahead to future prostate cancer treatments.

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   Dallas Philanthropist, Acclaimed Epidemiologist Establish Endowments for O’Donnell School of Public Health

   Gifts will provide student scholarships and a deanship for UT Southwestern’s newest school.

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   From Grand Prairie to the Great North

   Sade Spencer, Ph.D., on the responsibility she feels to ‘help train the next generation’ of scientists.

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   Emergency Medicine Pioneer Compton Broders Honored With Endowed Chair

   Friends and colleagues donate to honor physician linked with one of Texas’ most successful emergency medicine program.

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   Peter Brodsky and Terrence Maiden on Their Service to the President’s Advisory Board

   Dallas developers help ensure UT Southwestern’s soon-to-open RedBird facility flies high.

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    Dawn Aaron and Cathy Glick on Serving as Co-Chairs of the Women’s Health Symposium

    Lifelong friends focused their passion for UT Southwestern on the institution’s signature event for women.

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    Michael Lunceford on His Role with the President’s Advisory Board

    Longtime Mary Kay executive shares his government relations expertise with UT Southwestern.

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    Regen Horchow on Continuing a Family Tradition at UT Southwestern

    Community supporter channels her family’s steadfast support for the Medical Center to improve mental health care in North Texas.

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