Once a Cougar, always a Cougar — that’s the sentiment of Calvin Stephens, who was sworn in as the University of Houston System’s newest regent on Monday, Oct. 25.

Surrounded by family and friends, Stephens humbly accepted the position saying, “Although this is my swearing-in ceremony, this is not just about me.”

Stephens, a noted Dallas businessman and UH alumnus, added, “I’m looking forward to working with President Gogue, Chairman O’Connor, all the members of the board of regents and the entire UH System family to continue making the University of Houston System a great institution.”

In September, Gov. Rick Perry appointed Stephens, chairman and president of SSP Consulting, L.C., to the board of regents for a term expiring Aug. 31, 2009. Stephens earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from UH in 1972.

“I’ve always had a warm spot in my heart for Houston and for UH,” Stephens said earlier. “The opportunity to give something back by serving as a regent is very gratifying.”

For more information on Stephens, visit http://www.uh.edu/admin/media/nr/2004/09sept/
092704cstephensuhs.html.

Francine Parker
fparker@central.uh.edu