Philanthropist, MHI visionary Maj. Gen. Joe Robles leaves enduring legacy

Maj. Gen. (USA Ret.) Josue (Joe) Robles Jr.

Thanks to the foresight and generosity of Maj. Gen. (USA Ret.) Josue (Joe) Robles Jr., 10 years after the launch of the Military Health Institute (MHI) at UT Health San Antonio, the institute continues to thrive and enhance the military health research, education and clinical activities of the university.

Robles, who passed away in early July at 78, leaves an enduring legacy of caring and support for members of the military, veterans and the community.

After serving nearly three decades in the U.S. Army, the philanthropist and visionary went on to helm USAA as CEO from 2007 to 2015 and was instrumental in the establishment of the MHI in 2014. Over the years, he provided more than $2 million in endowments to the institute, including an endowment for the Distinguished Lecture in Military Health series. USAA employees also significantly contributed to the endowed lecture series.

In honor of Robles and his contributions to the MHI, the name of the Distinguished Lecture in Military Health series has been updated to the Major General Joe Robles Distinguished Lecture in Military Health series.

"General Robles' vision and support is what helped ignite the creation of the Military Health Institute (MHI)," said Byron C. Hepburn, M.D., FAAFP,Maj. Gen., USAF, Ret., director of the MHI, associate vice president and holder of the USAA Patty and Joe Robles, Jr. Distinguished Chair for Military Health. "Since its establishment, the MHI has advanced military health research and education for over 10 years and looks forward to carrying Robles' legacy far into the future."

The inaugural Major General Joe Robles Distinguished Lecture in Military Health, will take place on Oct. 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Holly Auditorium, located on the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Campus at 7703 Floyd Curl Drive.

Robles and his wife Patty generously provided these endowments for the MHI:

• Patty and Joe Robles Distinguished Chair in Military Health Endowment - $1 million.
• Patty and Joe Robles Endowment in Military Health - $500,000.
• Patty and Joe Robles Chair in Military Health Research - $500,000.
• Patty and Joe Robles Military Health Research Fellowship - $150,000.
• Major General Joe Robles Distinguished Lecture in Military Health - $50,000.

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