Research funding grew from $32 million to $124 million while John P. Howe III, M.D., was president of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
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AUSTIN (Nov. 12, 2009) — John P. Howe III, M.D., was named president emeritus of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio on Nov. 12 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents. The title of president emeritus is an honorary designation for exemplary service. Dr. Howe served as president of the UT Health Science Center from 1985 to 2000.

During his presidency, research funding grew from $32 million to $124 million, while the institution’s operating budget grew from $134 million to $330 million. He also presided over the construction of 12 buildings and facility expansions on campus. During his 15-year tenure, more than $250 million in philanthropic gifts were raised and roughly 10,000 students graduated from the Health Science Center.

To learn more about Dr. Howe's many contributions while president of the Health Science Center, please read the UT System news release.