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March 14, 2023

Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces New CEO

Morningstar

Southwestern Medical Foundation announced today that Michael McMahan will become its next chief executive officer, effective March 20, 2023.


December 16, 2022

The Cary Council Awards $50K Grants to Three ‘DocStar’ Researchers at UTSW

Dallas Innovates

The Cary Council—a group of young leaders dedicated to advancing early-stage research in support of Southwestern Medical Foundation and UT Southwestern Medical Center—has announced three new "DocStars": Dominic Moon, M.D.; Robin Higashi, Ph.D.; and Proshad Efune, M.D. The UT Southwestern principal investigators will get $50,000 each to continue their pioneering work.


September 13, 2022

EarthX names new CEO, plus, former Texas Monthly editor in chief joins Dallas PR firm; Plus, former Texas Monthly editor in chief joins Dallas PR firm; Salesmanship Club of Dallas announces new board lead; and more

D Magazine

Jere Thompson Jr. will succeed James R. Huffines, who has served as chairman since 2019, and has recently stepped down from this position.


September 13, 2022

Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces Jere Thompson Jr. As New Chairman

Peoples Newspapers

Dallas-based Southwestern Medical Foundation announced that Jere W. Thompson Jr. has been elected Southwestern Medical Foundation has elected Jere W. Thompson Jr.,  of the Park Cities as chairman of the Board of Trustees and named six new members to its board during their recent annual meeting. New Trustees include Kim Askew, Pete Chilian, Peter Brundage, […]


September 13, 2022

DI People: EarthX, Match Group, Bonton Farms, and More Make Leadership Moves

Dallas Innovates

Dallas-based Southwestern Medical Foundation announced that Jere W. Thompson Jr. has been elected chairman of the board of trustees. It also named six new members to its board during its recent annual meeting.


September 13, 2022

Southwestern Medical Foundation Has Jere Thompson Jr. As Its New Chair And Six New Trustees

My Sweet Charity

Southwestern Medical Foundation President/CEO Kathleen Gibson has just reported that the Foundation has a new chair plus six new trustees. Succeeding James Huffines, who has chaired the board since 2019, is Jere Thompson Jr.


July 29, 2022

McKinney Medical Student Receives Top Award from Southwestern Medical Foundation

McKinney Courier Gazette

Southwestern Medical Foundation presented Cayenne L. Price, M.D., with the Ho Din Award at the UT Southwestern Medical School Commencement Ceremonies on May 12.


July 29, 2022

McKinney Native Receives Award at Southwestern Medical School Commencement Ceremony

Dallas Morning News

Dr. Cayenne L. Price received the Ho Din Award at the UT Southwestern Medical School commencement ceremony last month.


April 25, 2022

Catalysts for the Community: The Cary Council is Trailblazing Toward a Brighter Future

Modern Luxury

Leading the charge in innovative research and groundbreaking technology, members of The Cary Council prove that the greatest strength is in the numbers.


March 11, 2022

Charting a Course for the Future of Health Care: Meet the New Trustees at Dallas’ Southwestern Medical Foundation

Dallas Innovates

The nonprofit that helped create UT Southwestern Medical Center has added to its lineup of trustees with a mix of philanthropic and business leaders.


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