Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Lorraine and Ted Dinerstein Endowed Scholarship Award
The Lorraine and Ted Dinerstein Endowed Scholarship Award was formed through the connection of Valenti’s sister as well as his brother-in-law to help communication students along their journey at UH.
Recap of ValentiFest 2023!
University President Renu Khatour poses with Valenti students, staff and faculty at Valentifest on August 31st, 2023.
Valenti graduates walk the stage at Spring 23 Commencement
As the semester came to a close, a group of Valenti students celebrated moving on to their next chapter at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The R. Ray and Tom C. Battin Endowed Scholarship
Ongoing since before the 21st century, the R. Ray and Tom C. Battin Endowed Scholarship has been serving students interested in mass communications through award funds.
Valenti to host summer institute on emerging 'Public Interest Communications' field
The climate crisis. Harsh border policies. A lack of affordable housing. Reproductive rights under attack.
Event centers around conversation with film industry mogul
Valenti students and others will get the chance to be in conversation with author and Houston native Stacy Spikes on Tuesday, May 2.
Valenti film course creates student-led movie production environment
Media production students at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication are working on the production of a student-led film this semester.
Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Welcome W. Wilson Sr. Endowed Scholarship
For students at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, the Welcome W. Wilson Sr. Endowed scholarship offers an opportunity for success.
Valenti Alumni Q&A: Patrick Cassidy
Patrick Cassidy is an alumnus born in Houston, who was an undeclared major at UH and worked three part-time jobs while at university.
Valenti Alumni Q&A: Alex Lopez Negrete
Alex Lopez Negrete is an alumnus, a Latino, a husband, a father, a CEO, and, most importantly, an inspiration for any UH student.
Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Dickie Scardino Journalism Award
With a journalism award fund that goes back to 1953, the Scardino family has been a staple for student scholarships at the UH Jack J. Valenti School of Communication for decades.
Dr. Felicia York to participate in the Women’s Health Symposium discussing the diminishing inequalities in maternal health in Africa and the United States
Health communications postdoctoral fellow Dr. Felicia York will be participating in the Women’s Health Symposium discussing the diminishing inequalities in maternal health in Africa and the United States.
Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Brasel Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment
As a part of the scholarships offered at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, the Brasel Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment is a merit-based award for journalism and public relations students studying at UH.
Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: the families, the students and more
There are many steps on the path to academic success at the Valenti School of Communication.
Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: the families, the students and more
There are many steps on the path to academic success at the Valenti School of Communication.
Graduate students present research at Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference
A group of Valenti students competed at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference the weekend of Feb. 24-25 to showcase the research they worked on for qualitative methods courses.
Valenti to host two important career events for UH students
A large part of the focus at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication is fulfilling the three pillars of a strategic plan to get students real-life work experience before they graduate.
Meet the Advisors!
For students at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communications, sometimes the track to graduation and ensuring you finish your degree plan on time involves a little bit of help.
Congrats to Professor Kelley on Retirement!
Professor Larry Kelley after 15 years of teaching and working at the University of Houston is now retiring, or as he likes to call it, moving on to the next act.
Valenti students raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease by showcasing student-made telenovela series
As community outreach begins for 20 Jack J. Valenti School of Communications students, the next phase of the student-led soap operas commences.
Valenti hosts start of the semester pizza party
To kick off the Spring semester, students were invited to come to join Valenti in the courtyard for a pizza party.
UH’s Valenti School of Communication and Asian American Studies Center to host 5th Global Communication Summit on Anti-Asian Racism
The Valenti School of Communication and the Asian American Studies Center at the University of Houston are bringing together researchers, educators, students, journalists, and activists for the 5th annual Global Communication Summit.
Valenti School of Communication to Host Fifth Annual Impact Awards Ceremony and Honor Essence's Nandi Howard
The University of Houston’s Jack J. Valenti School of Communication will host its Fifth Annual Valenti Impact Awards event from 6-9 p.m. Monday, September 19, at Caracol, located at 2200 Post Oak Blvd. #160, Houston, TX 77056. The Valenti Impact Awards are an opportunity for the public to celebrate and support the achievements of the Valenti School of Communication students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Virtual Climate Panel
In partnership with US Fish and Wildlife Service, Valenti hosted a virtual climate communication panel on April the 13th. Moderated by Valenti Associate Professor, Summer Harlow, the panel featured Science Communication experts from Axios, The Nature Conservancy, The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy, and US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Valenti Team Wins Second Place in National Advertising Competition
The Valenti Advertising team put forth an amazing effort to secure a second-place finish in a tight race with Texas State University in the National Student Advertising Competition. The NSAA is an annual college competition created to give students the real-world experience of creating a strategic campaign for a corporate client. The competition is organized by the American Advertising Federation with students competing within regional districts.
After Unanimous Vote, Jennifer Vardeman Named Valenti’s Director
Adding to her years-long tenure on the school of communication’s leadership team, Vardeman to permanently take the helm September 2021.