William C. Levin Hall

Why a television studio inside William C. Levin Hall? This question might pop into your head as we stand before this unassuming yet significant building on the UTMB campus in Galveston. William C. Levin Hall isn’t just a hub for scientific symposia and town hall meetings. It’s a multifaceted facility, named after former UTMB president Dr. William C. Levin. Opened in 1981 as the Learning Center, it was renamed in 1987 to honor Dr. Levin’s contributions. The large auditorium within, named after former U.S. congressman Clark W. Thompson, can seat 1,000 people. Two smaller auditoriums can be combined with the main one for even larger events. But beyond the gatherings and lectures, William C. Levin Hall houses some surprising resources. It’s home to the faculty dining room, administrative offices for the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and even a copy center. Perhaps most unexpectedly, it houses a television studio. This studio plays a vital role in UTMB’s award-winning telemedicine program. In 2001, this program, one of the world’s largest, logged over 12,000 consultations. The technology within William C. Levin Hall allows UTMB experts to reach and treat patients in remote locations, from offshore oil rigs to rural Texas communities. So, the next time you see William C. Levin Hall, remember, it’s more than just a building. It’s a testament to the innovative spirit of UTMB, extending its reach far beyond the walls of this Galveston campus.