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The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is the heart of the University, dedicated to spurring intellectual curiosity, creativity, and transformative education. Encompassing humanities, social sciences, and health sciences, CLASS is truly a mosaic of disciplines that broaden perspectives, inspire potential, and advance possibilities yet unimagined.

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  • The Voices of Hurricane Harvey

    The Voices of Hurricane Harvey

    Three and a half years after Hurricane Harvey devastated the greater Houston area, many people are still dealing with its lingering effects. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the University of Houston Center for Public History is hosting a live, virtual event with a group of survivors, first responders and volunteers who will share their stories from during and after the historic storm. “Resilient Houston: Documenting Hurricane Harvey” begins at 6 p.m. Click here to register.

  • Destination: United States Space Force

    Two University of Houston Air Force ROTC cadets are marching toward Cougar history on a mission to become the first members of Detachment 003 to enter directly into the United States Space Force (USSF). Lieutenants Christopher Williams and Mitchell Montalvo were competitively selected to serve in the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

  • Three CLASS Faculty Named to Prestigious Listing of American Black Scientists

    Three CLASS Faculty Named to Prestigious Listing of American Black Scientists

    The University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is pleased to announce that professors Rheeda L. Walker, Michael W. Williams, and Monique T. Mills, have been recognized for their accomplishments and inspiration in the scientific community and named to the list of 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America.

  • UH Professor Receives Prestigious NEH Grant for Digital Exploration of Syrian Culture

    UH Professor Receives Prestigious NEH Grant for Digital Exploration of Syrian Culture

    The University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is proud to recognize Assistant Professor of History Kristina M. Neumann, Ph.D., who received a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant for her work as co-director of “The SYRIOS Project: Studying Urban Relationships and Identity over Ancient Syria.”

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