Media Mentions by Date

2024
- Spring - Summer 2024
  - - Wallet Hub
      Best & Worst States for Women’s Equality (2024)
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Professor of English and Director of Women's Gender & Sexuality Studies and IRWGS
    - The Thouron Award
      To Pay It Forward: Daniel Davies’ Thouron Journey
      Daniel Davies, Ph.D., Department of English
    - Houston Airports News
      Interactive Latino art exhibit debuts at Houston's 5-star airport
      Pamela Quiroz, Ph.D., Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies
    - UH News
      Five UH Faculty Members Earn Fulbright Status
      Adam Thrasher, Ph.D., and Elizabeth Rodwell, Ph.D., College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - UH News
      If You Feel Unsafe in Your Neighborhood, A New Study Shows You Are More Likely to Smoke
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor of Psychology
    - Texas Observer
      Standing Up for All Texans’ Stories
      Shine Trabucco, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Texas Monthly
      Meet the Rebel Alliance Taking On the Texas History Establishment
      Shine Trabucco, Ph.D., Department of History
    - WUOT
      Found in translation: UT Translation Symposium this weekend
      Richard Armstrong, Ph.D., Department of Modern and Classical Languages
    - UH News
      Life Goals and Their Changes Drive Success
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - BIPOC Arts Network and Fund
      Three Visionary Women Challenge Boundaries with their Artistic Creativity, Leadership, and Innovation
      Gabriela Baeza Ventura, Ph.D., Department of Hispanic Studies
    - The Philadelphia Inquirer
      On leap day 2024, Philly will make up for 1,440 minutes of lost time
      Richard Armstrong, Ph.D., Department of Modern and Classical Languages
    - UH News
      Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies Receives $1.2M to Advance Graduate Study
      Center for Mexican American and Latino Studies (CMALS)
- January
  - - The New York Times
      In ‘The New Look,’ It’s Chanel Versus Dior in War-Torn Paris
      Sarah Fishman, Ph.D., Department of History
    - UH News
      Study Shows Hispanic Women Especially Affected by Texas 2021 Abortion Law
      CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - KPRC
      New report reveals Hispanic women most affected by abortion ban in Texas
      CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Houston Chronicle
      Teen birth rates in Texas rise for first time in 15 years amid abortion ban, report finds
      CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - UH Newsroom
      UH Psychologist Publishes Most Thorough Compilation of Sleep and Emotion Research to Date
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Fox 26
      Megan Thee Stallion opens up about suicidal thoughts on new song "Cobra"
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - UH News
      Addressing the Soaring Suicide Rates Among Black Adolescents
      Carla Sharp, Ph.D., John and Rebecca Moores Professor of Psychology
    - UH News
      Celebrating 100 Years of Stories at the University of Houston
      Department of Political Science
    - American Kahani
      Five South Asian Students Among Inaugural Cohort of UH-Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows
      Department of Political Science
    - UH News
      $1.7M Research Project to Examine How Public Schools Identify Learning Disabilities
      Jeremy Miciak, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
2023
- December
- November
  - - UH News
      Hacking Stigma by Loving Yourself
      Michael Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor of Psychology
    - UH News
      You’ve Got a Friend in Me
      Jennifer Vardeman, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - UH News
      Limited Positive Childhood Experiences Linked to Higher Binge-Eating Risk in College
      Cynthia Y. Yoon, Ph.D., Department of Heath and Human Performance
    - Click 2 Houston
      Addressing mental health in the Black community with Dr. Rheeda Walker
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- October
- September
- August
  - - The Jerusalem Post
      Political Scandals Are Less Impactful Than They Used to Be - Study
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - UH News
      Research Finds Scandals Have Less Impact on Politicians Than They Used To
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - UH News
      Sigmund Freud London Exhibit Co-Curated by University of Houston Scholar
      Richard Armstrong, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- july
  - - Self
      How to Stop Comparing Your Current Body to Your Former One
      Samantha Kwan, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
- June
- May
  - - USA Today
      Kylie Jenner is ready to talk about the Kardashians' body image problem. Is it too late?
      Samantha Kwan, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
- April
  - - Houston Chronicle
      Rural residents are more depressed and anxious than those in urban areas, UH study finds
      Olivia Atherton, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- March
  - - The Washington Post
      This element is critical to human flourishing — yet missing from the news
      Matt Gallagher, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Nikkei Asia
      'Everything Everywhere' has changed Hollywood, but not yet America
      Karen Fang, Ph.D., Department of English
- February
  - - Houston Public Media
      Black Rodeo in Texas and the ‘forgotten man’ of the West
      Demetrius Pearson, Ph.D., Department of African American Studies
    - Houston Chronicle
      Domestic violence deaths in Houston, Harris County doubled from 2019 to 2022, UH report says
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Houston Public Media
      Domestic violence after COVID (Feb. 9, 2023)
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - ABC 13
      Houston-area domestic violence homicides doubled in 3 years, UH study finds
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
- January
  - - The Wall Street Journal
      Digital Technology Can Assist Toddlers with Problem Solving
      Elena Grigorenko, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology
    - The Wall Street Journal
      You Can Change Your Personality. Start Small.
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
2022
- October - December
  - - Inside Higher Ed
      Not Like ‘Cable News’
      Ryan Kennedy, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - India Education
      Psychology Researcher At University Of Houston Awarded $1.5M From National Institute On Minority Health And Health Disparities
      Amanda Venta, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houstonia
      Latino cARTographies Brings the Museum to the Community
      Pamela Anne Quiroz, Ph.D., Center for Mexican American and Latino/a Studies
    - Sci Tech Daily
      Fentanyl Vaccine Breakthrough – Potential “Game Changer” for Opioid Epidemic
      Colin Haile, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Public Media
      The week in politics, coming to America from Iran, and the art of wuxia films (Oct. 12, 2022)
      Karen Fang, Ph.D., Department of English
    - Houston Chronicle
      Houston Wuxia Festival Celebrates Chinese-Language Action Films
      Karen Fang, Ph.D., Department of English
    - UH News
      Mapping the Past, Present and Future of Houston Latino Art
      Pamela Anne Quiroz, Ph.D., UH CMALS Director and Professor of Sociology
    - KPRC
      1836 Project’s Pamphlet to Promote a ‘Patriotic’ Version of Texas History Airbrushes Oppression and Poverty, Experts Say
      Raúl A. Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Defender Network
      Black Studies lecturer: Boycotting ‘The Woman King’ makes no sense
      Aswad Walker, Ph.D., Department of African American Studies
    - ABC 13
      Arte Público Press, oldest Latino publisher nestled in Houston, celebrates 40 years
      Nicolás Kanellos, Ph.D., Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Studies, Director of Arte Público Press
    - Houston Chronicle
      Gov. Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke Spend $8M in Battle for Spanish-Speaking Voters (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Vox Media
      Latino Voters Are Being Flooded With Even More Misinformation in 2022
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Houston’s Arte Público Press celebrates 40th anniversary as founder releases ‘Latino Almanac’
      Nicolás Kanellos, Ph.D., Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Studies, Director of Arte Público Press
    - Austin American-Statesman
      What is Hispanic Heritage Month? Latinos and Latino culture can be celebrated year-round
      Gabriela Baeza Ventura, Ph.D., Department of Hispanic Studies
- October
  - - UH News/span>
      Mapping the Past, Present and Future of Houston Latino Art
      Pamela Anne Quiroz, Ph.D., UH CMALS Director and Professor of Sociology
- September
  - - The Texas Tribune
      Comptroller, Railroad Commissioner, Lieutenant Governor: What Do Texas State Officials Actually Do?
      Jennifer Hayes Clark, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Texas Tribune
      Along Texas-Mexico Border, GOP Enthusiasm Mounts as Democrats Defect Over Immigration Concerns
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Legal Weed Is Key to Susan Hays in Texas Ag Commission Race (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - FOX 26 Houston
      New Web Service Allows Users to Create Their Own Deep Fake Videos
      Trevor Buffone, Ph.D., Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
    - Forbes
      Charli and Dixie D’Amelio Turned TikTok Fame Into a Billionaire-Backed Personal Brand That Hinges on Their Personal Lives
      Trevor Buffone, Ph.D., Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
    - Inside Research
      Do Masculine Leadership Titles Undermine Women’s Leadership?
      Allison Archer, Ph.D., Department of Political Science and Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - Texas Standard
      Asian American and Pacific Islander voters are preparing to sue Texas for alleged discrimination in last year’s redistricting
      Tanika Raychaudhuri, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - FOX 26 Houston
      University of Houston highlighting city’s resilience during Hurricane Harvey
      Debbie Harwell, Ph.D., and Todd Romero, Ph.D., Center for Public History, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Houston Public Media
      Lessons from Harvey 5 years later (Aug. 22, 2022)
      Todd Romero, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - The Texas Tribune
      How Gov. Greg Abbott Exported a Border Crisis to New York City
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      These 11 incredible and bizarre world records were set in Houston
      Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Head Topics
      Job Numbers Continue to Rise in Houston, But Inflation Remains a Concern
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Houston Chronicle
      In Texas, State Politicians Can Run for Any Office. Local Officials Have to Resign Before Running. (Subscription)
      Nancy Sims, Department of Political Science
- August
  - - Texas Standard
      Asian American and Pacific Islander voters are preparing to sue Texas for alleged discrimination in last year’s redistricting
      Tanika Raychaudhuri, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - FOX 26 Houston
      University of Houston highlighting city’s resilience during Hurricane Harvey
      Debbie Harwell, Ph.D., and Todd Romero, Ph.D., Center for Public History, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Houston Public Media
      Lessons from Harvey 5 years later (Aug. 22, 2022)
      Todd Romero, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - The Texas Tribune
      How Gov. Greg Abbott Exported a Border Crisis to New York City
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      These 11 incredible and bizarre world records were set in Houston
      Department of Health and Human Performance, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Head Topics
      Job Numbers Continue to Rise in Houston, But Inflation Remains a Concern
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Houston Chronicle
      In Texas, State Politicians Can Run for Any Office. Local Officials Have to Resign Before Running. (Subscription)
      Nancy Sims, Department of Political Science
- July
  - - Speaking of Psychology
      What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
      Carla Sharp, Ph.D., CLASS Associate Dean for Faculty and Research, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Attacks From Democrats on Both Coasts Show Gov. Abbott at Center of ‘GOP Discussion Nationally’ (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Bullying Didn't Cause Uvalde Massacre, But It Could Be a Chance to Talk About the Issue (Subscription)
      Carla Sharp, Ph.D., CLASS Associate Dean for Faculty and Research, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Democrats Kept Biden at Arm’s Length During State Convention (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      UH Elite Wheelchair Tennis Camp a Hit for Athletes (Subscription)
      Michael Cottingham, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Chron.com
      Texas’s Business Allure Defies Abortion Politics, for Now (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      The Texas Republican Party Platform Is Official. What It Says and What We Learned.
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Washington Post
      Messy Politics Won’t Keep Goldman Sachs Out of Texas
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Association for Psychological Science
      National Academies Release Consensus Report on Ontologies in Behavioral Science
      Carla Sharp, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- June
  - - FOX 26
      Women of Color Most Affected by Abortion Reversal
      Sheila Katz, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Houston Ranks Low in Its Share of Same-Sex Households — but the Data Offers Surprises
      Amanda Baumle, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - HuffPost Politics
      Critics Erupt Over Vicious Attack on LGBTQ Community by Texas GOP
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KPRC TV
      The Importance of Juneteenth
      Raul Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Texas Tribune
      Texas Republican Convention Calls Biden Win Illegitimate and Rebukes Cornyn Over Gun Talks
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - News Explorer
      4 Useless Supplements You're Likely Already Getting Enough of Through Your Diet, According to Nutrition Experts
      Kirstin Vollrath, M.S., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - The New York Review
      Dire Straits
      Josiah Rector, Ph.D., Department of History
- May
  - - ABC 13
      UH to introduce Mexican American and Latino/Latina Applied Studies B.A. degree next Spring
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies
    - FOX 26
      How Is Social Media Contributing to Violent Extremism?
      Matthew J. Clavin, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Austin American-Statesman
      Abbott, Cruz Split Endorsements in 3 Central Texas House Districts' GOP Runoff Races
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - RealDaily
      Fat Because We’re Stressed, and Stressed Because We’re Fat
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Health and Human Performance
    - ABC 13
      Why the AANHPI Acronym Brings Mixed Feelings for Some Within the Community
      An T. Nguyen, Ph.D., Media and the Moving Image
    - Houston Chronicle
      ‘Don’t Be So Brown!’ Latinos, Discriminated by Latinos Almost as Much as by Others (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Health
      Abortion Is Still Legal in the U.S.—Here's Where the States Currently Stand
      Sheila M. Katz, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - Houston Public Media
      I SEE U, Episode 47: What U Focus On, U Become
      Laura Marshall Clark, Lecturer, Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
    - ABC 13
      History of Cinco de Mayo: More than just Mexican food and drinks
      Raul Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - ABC 13
      Rising Food Costs Make Houstonians Cut Back on Extracurricular Activities, According to New Report
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - FOX 26
      Here's How Much Interest Rate Hikes Will Cost You
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Beto O’Rourke, Democrats Bring Abortion, Roe v. Wade into Texas Governor’s Race (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU
      If the Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade, How Will It Affect the Upcoming Elections?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
- April
  - - The Dallas Morning News
      Texas Railroad Commission Dark Horse Bucks Convention with Her ‘Unicorn’ Candidacy (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Fox 26
      Filming Begins at UH to Spread Alzheimer's Awareness to Hispanic Community
      Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Houston Chronicle
      Rep. Dan Crenshaw's Fundraising Powerhouse Could be Gateway to More Power in Washington (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
- March
  - - KHOU
      Voice Cloning Technology May Have Been Used in Pearland Scam
      Ryan Kennedy, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      Why We Must Keep Talking About the Horrors of Toulouse – Even If We Still Can’t Comprehend Them (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Editorial: Counting Every Texan Should Matter to Texas (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Defender
      State of African American Studies in Houston-area colleges
      Kevin Thompson, Ph.D., Department of African American Studies
    - The New York Times
      An Author Wrote About Her Sister’s Murder. It Led to a Breakthrough.
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - The Washington Post
      Targeting Marginalized Communities for Political Gain is Nothing New for Texas Conservatives
      Nancy Beck Young, Ph.D., Chair, Department of History
    - WalletHub
      Best Cities for College Basketball Fans
      Billy Hawkins, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Forward
      In America, as in Ukraine, the Unthinkable Has Become Thinkable
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Washington Post
      Republicans Celebrate in Texas, as Democrats Gird for November (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Inside Higher Education
      New Programs: Law and Values, African American Studies, Latino/a Studies
      Center for Mexican American Studies
    - The New York Times
      Abbott and O’Rourke Win Their Texas Primaries. (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC 13
      Houstonians, Texans Look for Meaningful Ways to Help Ukraine: 'We Need to Do Something'
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      Ken Paxton Headed to Republican Runoff in Texas AG Race; Garza Leads Democrats
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Mail-In Ballots from Republicans Off Dramatically After Trump’s Unfounded Election Fraud Assertions
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU
      Concerns Raised About Alleged Racial Gerrymandering in Fort Bend County
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      UH Approves Bachelor’s Degree in Mexican American and Latino Studies (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Experts, Officials Cite Senate Bill 1 Changes for Declining Early Voter Turnout Ahead of Texas Primaries
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
- February
  - - Politico
      What Tolstoy would make of Vladimir Putin
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Houston Has a COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Problem in At-Risk Communities. Researchers Hope to Fix That
      Kathryn Freeman Anderson, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - North Jersey
      'Nosferatu,' the Dracula movie turning 100, may be the sleeper of all sleepers
      Sandy Frieden, Ph.D., Department of Modern & Classical Languages
    - ABC 13
      Montgomery County Democratic Party Energized with Hopes of Turning Purple
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC 13
      Galveston County's Shift in Demographics Leads to New Minority Candidates
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC 13
      Why Fort Bend County is Growing 'More and More Purple' as Midterm Election Approaches
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU 11
      Powering the Race for Texas Governor
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      What’s behind the recent wave of book banning?
      Kathryn Freeman Anderson, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - KHOU 11
      One Year Later: Breaking Down the Politics of the 2021 Texas Freeze
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Primary in March, the Nation’s Earliest, Discourages Turnout and Boosts Incumbents, Experts Say (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Lina Hidalgo Refused Vendor Contributions. She still raised $1.8M. (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC 13
      Inflation Surges 7.5% Compared to 2021, the Highest Yearly Jump in 40 Years, Report Shows
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - KPRC 2
      Five Ways to Save Money on Your Monthly Home Payment
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - The Atlantic
      I Gave Myself Three Months to Change My Personality
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - ABC 13
      Crowded State Senate District 11 Seat in Galveston County Could Pull Austin More to the Right
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Time Magazine
      Gayle King Remembers the ‘Sparkle’ of Cheslie Kryst—And Hopes to Shine a Light on 'High-Functioning Depression'
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Texas Tribune
      A Push to Remove LGBTQ-Themed Books in a Texas County Could Signal Rising Partisanship on School Boards
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Rise from Right-Wing Outcast to GOP Shot-Caller Charts the Shift in Texas Politics (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
- January
  - - Today
      Nine Inspiring Black American Heroes You Might Not Know About, But Should
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Yahoo News
      Nine Inspiring Black American Heroes You Might Not Know About, But Should
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Chron.com
      Texas Now Has More Jobs Than It Did Before the Pandemic Hit
      Steven G. Craig, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - MedicineNet
      Why Learning a Second Language Is Easier for Some
      Arturo Hernandez, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Slate
      The Very French Culture War Over Digging Up a Playwright Who’s Been Dead for 349 Years
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Foreign Policy
      Macron’s Vulgarity Is a Big Deal
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Forward
      For Jews, Texas Is Beginning to Look a Lot Like France (That’s Not a Good Thing)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Defender Network
      King’s Position on Big Issues Then and Now
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      She Pleaded Guilty to Corruption in One Government Job. She Kept Two Others for Two Months. (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Editorial: Keep the Partisan Politics Out of Local School Board Races (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Times Higher Education
      What Use Is the Immutable Syllabus in a Tumultuous Age?
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      Texas Governor Targets Latino Vote Ahead of O’Rourke Face-Off
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Tricky business: Oil companies puzzle over how to message around climate change
      Lan Ni, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - KHOU-11
      Economics becomes popular on TikTok thanks to University of Houston professor
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - OkayAfrica
      A South African Professor Recalls Exchanging Letters in Exile with Archbishop Desmond Tutu
      Tshepo Masango Chéry, Ph.D., Department of African American Studies
    - CNN
      How Trump Became 'The White Affirmative Action President'
      Shayne Lee, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - The Washington Post
      The French Left Is Missing in Action. That's Not Only Bad for France (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
2021
- December
  - - KHOU-11
      Economics becomes popular on TikTok thanks to University of Houston professor
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Bloomberg
      Why TikTok Should Worry Economists
      Christopher Clarke, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Counterpunch
      Censoring Texas History
      Raul Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Texas Standard
      A Houston Congressional Race Exposes Rifts Within the GOP
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      Gonzalez’s Nomination for ICE Director, in Limbo for Months, Could Soon Go Back to Square One
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Nation
      Jobs for Men but Not for Women?
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - ALCS
      ACLS Launches Commission on Fostering and Sustaining Diverse Digital Scholarship
      Gabriela Baeza Ventura, Ph.D., Executive Editor of Arte Público Press, Department of Spanish
    - Arte Publico Press
      Mikaela Selley Joins Recovering The Us Hispanic Literary Heritage As Program Manager For Periodicals In The Us-Mexico Border Region Project
      Mikaela Selley, Arte Público Press, University of Houston
    - Inside Higher Ed
      It’s Time to Talk About ‘Student Time’
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
    - Forward
      How a Right Wing Jewish Presidential Candidate Is Channeling de Gaulle, X-Men and the King’s Speech (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      UH research uses soap operas to tackle Alzheimer’s among Hispanics
      Luis Medina, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- November
  - - Indo American News
      Milestone for University of Houston Tamil Studies Chair
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - The New York Times
      Burial Ground Under the Alamo Stirs a Texas Feud
      Raúl Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Swaddle
      Is This Normal? “I Imagine Friendships With Fictional Characters”
      Jaye Derrick, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik The Critical Hour
      Dems Blame Racism Sexism on VP's Ratings Collapse; Will Germany Freeze Over Nordstream 2 Rejection?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Redistricting Maps Bring Shifts in Representation to Katy Area
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      The Week in Politics, and Actor Brent Spiner
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Blavity
      Racial Discrimination Is Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in Black Adults and Children
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Must Define Beto O’Rourke Early, Avoid Turning Off New Voters, Experts Say (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - MSN
      Therapists Hesitant to Dismiss Travis Scott's Betterhelp Offer
      Anka A. Vujanovic, Ph.D., Director, Trauma and Stress Studies Center (TaSSC), Department of Psychology
    - Milwaukee Independent
      Research Details Links Between Racial Discrimination and Suicidal Thoughts in People of Color
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Braver Angels
      The Pros and Cons of Nation-Building: A Debate on American Intervention
      Tyson Chatagnier, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      The Jewish Character on ‘Succession’ Is Reading Dostoevsky – What Should We Read Into That? (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Texas News Today
      Abbott Calls On Institutions to Protect Children 'From Pornography'
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Tops 17 Million Registered Voters Ahead of 2022 Elections (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Racial Discrimination Is Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in Black Adults and Children (Subscription)
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Public Media
      Voters Pass a Constitutional Amendment Banning Suspension of Religious Services
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      All 8 Texas Constitutional Amendments Approved by Voters
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Critical race theory is a red herring. Focus on fixing inequality in education.
      Kristen Contos-Krueger, Ph.D., Center for Public History
    - ABC 13
      National Issues Bring Controversy and Partisanship to HISD Board Elections
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Redistricting Maps Bring Shifts in Representation to Houston
      Richard Murrary, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Austin American-Statesman
      Texas School Book Probe Unusual, but Panel Has Broad Authority, Legislative Scholar Says (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
- October
  - - The Dallas Morning News
      Question on Gay Marriage Has Advocates, Experts Asking: What Does This Texas Lawmaker Want?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Texas Tribune
      Texas House Committee to Investigate School Districts' Books on Race and Sexuality
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Health Planet
      First Responders’ Resilience Masks a Mounting Mental Health Toll
      Anka Vujanovic, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Chron.com
      Opinion: Third Special Session Staggers to Conclusion; Avoids Two Unneeded Bills
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Haaretz
      Opinion: Eric Zemmour Isn't France's Donald Trump. He's Far Worse
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Texas Tribune
      Texas’ New Political Maps Create Safer Districts for Incumbents — and Put an End to Some Challengers’ Runs
      Jennifer Clark, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      How Houston Astro Star Alex Bregman Became the Most Eloquent Existential Philosopher Since Albert Camus
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Texas News Today
      Texas Parliamentary Race Begins to Shape
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forbes
      Trump Loses in Texas: Election Audit Bill He Begged for Dies in GOP-Led Legislature
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      In 1961, a Shameful Moment When the Horrors of WWII Seemed to Be Returning
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Township, County Spar as Incorporation Vote Draws Near
      James Thurmond, Ph.D., Master of Public Administration
    - The Texas Tribune
      Mike Collier Wants a Rematch Against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. But First He’s Got To Beat Fellow Democrat Matthew Dowd
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Chron.com
      What Former President Donald Trump Stands to Gain from 2020 Election Audits in Texas (subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Who's Enforcing Gov. Abbott's Ban on School Mask Rules? Not Abbott (subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      University Consortium Receives $5 Million to Expand Latino Humanities Studies, Scholarship (Subscription)
      Maria Elena Soliño, Ph.D., Department of Hispanic Studies
    - Houston Public Media
      Complaints About New Congressional Maps, & the Week in Politics
      Jerome Cortina, Ph.D., and Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Denton And Amarillo Would Be in Same U.S. House District Under GOP Proposal That Protects Incumbents (subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      As Winter Nears, Tensions Rise Over How to Prevent Texas Blackouts From Happening Again (Subscription)
      Julie A. Cohn, Ph.D., Center for Public History
    - KCBY
      Progressives Display New Power as They Shift Timeline on Biden Agenda
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
- September
  - - Houston Public Media
      The ‘Party Politics’ of Third Special Session of the Texas Legislature
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., and Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      100 Years of Houston
      UH Center for Public History, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - FOX 7
      UH Professor Shares Thoughts on Texas Redistricting
      Jason Casellas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Don't just fight abortion bans. Build an economy of care.
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Austin American-Statesman
      GOP Aims to Pick Up One Texas Senate Seat in New Redistricting Map (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Critical Hour
      The Origin of the First Cold War
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Community Impact
      Texas Senate Releases Proposed Redistricting Maps as Special Session Begins
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Richness of Latino Culture and History Celebrated in Houston (Subscription)
      Pamela Anne Quiroz, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Sociology, and Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - ABC 13
      Hispanic Voting Power Continues to Grow, But Demographic Still Votes at Lesser Rate Than Others
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Biden’s Border Crisis Compared to Afghanistan and Other Top Quotes of the Week (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Texas’ Redistricting Special Session Begins Monday as GOP Moves to Boost Majority, Settle Scores (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Defender Network
      The 3 Kings of Houston: Baker, Culley and Silas Trifecta of Black Head Coaches
      Billy Hawkins, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - The Philadelphia Inquirer
      It's Never Too Late to Start Moving, but Science Is Finding You May Not Catch Up to Lifelong Exercisers
      Melissa Markofski, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Literal Magazine
      4x4 Readings: Audiobook Reviews - Literal Magazine
      Anadeli Bencomo, Ph.D., Department of Hispanic Studies
    - Monthly Review
      Gerald Horne: From a Jim Crow hospital to the American Book Award
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Forward
      "What Would Louis Brandeis Do About Texas?"
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - KPRC-TV
      Businesses Struggling with Labor Shortage, Houstonians Struggling to Find Work
      Steven G. Craig, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - KVUE
      Texas NAACP Among Those Filing Lawsuits to Challenge SB1
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC13 Houston
      3rd Texas Special Session on Redistricting All but Assured as 2nd Overtime Round Ends 4 Days Early
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Who’s Enforcing Gov. Abbott’s Ban on School Mask Rules? Not Abbott. (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      With Its Abortion Bill and New Gun Laws, Texas is a Blacklisted Jewish Screenwriter’s Hollywood Nightmare
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - ABC13 Houston
      Houston City Council Votes to Rename Calhoun Road at University of Houston
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Bloomberg Law
      Texas Puts Banks in Tight Spot with New Law Backing Gunmakers
      Steven G. Craig, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - NewsRadio 740
      New Laws Go into Effect in Texas – What You Need to Know
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      The French Tucker Carlson Is Jewish, Xenophobic — And Maybe a Presidential Candidate
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
- August
  - - Click2Houston
      Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Can’t Enforce Mask Mandate Ban, He Argues in Court
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Click2Houston
      A Nation More Divided Than Ever? Experts Weigh in on What We Can Do
      Steven M. Nelson, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - Radio New Zealand
      Why Coins Will Continue to Stand the Test of Time
      Frank Lee Holt, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Defender Network
      Houston’s First Women’s Commission on Health, Economic Disparities Created
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Defender Network
      UH Professor Gerald Horne Shares What Houston’s 185th Birthday Means to Blacks
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Texas Tribune
      With a Full Plate of Controversial Bills to Go, Texas House Committee OKs Funding for Virtual Learning
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Debate Over Radioactive Waste Storage in West Texas Revived by Greg Abbott’s Special Session Agenda (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - USA News Hub
      Houston Police Department Tweets Then Deletes Memorial Of Cops From 1917 Race Massacre
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Masked Parisians Bring la Résistance to Texas (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Sputnik News
      Does Afghanistan's Fate Await Ukraine and Taiwan?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Critical Hour
      The Taliban Returns 20 Years Later
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Austin American-Statesman
      Gov. Greg Abbott Preached Personal Responsibility During the Pandemic. Then He Got COVID (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - National Post
      Is Afghanistan Really a 'Graveyard of Empires'?
      Frank Lee Holt, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Forward
      Can a Visionary Jewish Philosopher Help Us Make Sense of the Chaos in Afghanistan?
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - El País
      Afghanistan: Winning the Battles and Losing the War
      Frank Lee Holt, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Esquire
      Afghanistan Falls to Taliban as US Departs - What Were We Doing There?
      Frank Lee Holt, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Review Of Books
      Pandemic Teaching Reflections, Not All Rainbows
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
    - Forward
      In Maskless Texas, a Famed Jewish Math Whiz’s Theories Are Playing Out in Real Time — and It’s Frightening to Behold
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Late Census Results Could Mean Delayed Texas Primaries in 2022, Experts Say
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Republic World
      Researchers Find If 'People Persons' Also 'Machine Persons' When They Interact Online
      Yan Huang, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - Houston Chronicle
      UH receives pair of $1 million donations(Subscription)
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - BYU Radio
      What are Parasocial Relationships?
      Jaye L. Derrick, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Texas Public Radio
      Energy Industry Showers Gov. Greg Abbott, Other Texas Politicians with Campaign Cash after They Passed Power Grid Bills
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Austin American-Statesman
      Donations for Abbott's Border Wall Dwindle, But Political Advantages Remain (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Fox 26 Houston
      EXPLAINER: Texas' voting rights for previously convicted felons
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Chronicle of Higher Education
      Subject: Race on Campus: Want a More Diverse Faculty Applicant Pool? Consider the Search Committee.
      Christiane Spitzmueller, Ph.D., Director of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Some Texas Colleges to Alter Fall Semester Plans, as Delta Variant Spreads (Subscription)
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
    - Click2Houston
      Energy Industry Showers Gov. Greg Abbott, Other Texas Politicians With Campaign Cash After They Passed Power Grid Bills
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Shondaland
      What Does It Mean to Hold Space for Someone?
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
- July
  - - Asia Times
      Iran, Saudi Arabia on the edge of rapprochement
      Emran El-Badawi, Ph.D., Program Director of Middle Eastern Studies, Department of Modern and Classical Languages
    - Yahoo News
      Why the BIPOC Community Is Getting Serious About Boundaries: ‘Boundary Work Is Liberation
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - KIII TV
      'So Many People Suffer in Silence' | Simone Biles Withdrawing from Olympic Team Final Sheds Light on Mental Health
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - KHOU
      'So Many People Suffer in Silence' | Simone Biles Withdrawing from Olympic Team Final Sheds Light on Mental Health
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - The New Yorker
      Coins, the Overlooked Keys to History
      Frank L. Holt, Ph.D., Department of History
    - KPRC-TV
      Houston Leaders Cite Anger, COVID-19 Pandemic, and Bond Reform as Reasons Behind Rising Crime Rates
      John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Director of the Clinical Psychology Program, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      How Beto O'Rourke's Possible Run for Governor Gets a Boost from Democrats' DC Escape (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      Authentic Representation for Latinos Still Fights the Same Barriers
      Nicolás Kanellos, Ph.D., Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Studies, Director of Arte Público Press and Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage, Department of Hispanic Studies
    - The Huffington Post
      A New Study Says 1 Critical Choice Leads to More Diversity in Hiring
      Christiane Spitzmueller, Ph.D., Director of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Public Media
      History of Black Rodeo in Texas
      Demetrius Pearson, Ed.D., Department of Health & Human Performance
    - Austin Chronicle
      Dems Dig In for a Long Stay in D.C.
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - WalletHub
      Tokyo 2020 Olympics By The Numbers
      Billy Hawkins, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Forbes
      Build Your Career: 5 Ways To Have More Joy In Your Job
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Forward
      Adolf Eichmann Is Alive and Well and Living in America
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - KVUE
      Texas House Democrats Remain in DC for 2nd Week
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Time
      Texas House Democrats Invoke the ‘Nuclear Option,' Fleeing to D.C. to Stall Voting Restrictions
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Austin American-Statesman
      'It's a Game of Chicken': Texas Democrats' Walkout Has Precedent, But Will It Work? (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - DNYUZ
      ‘The Myth Itself Becomes a Stand-in.’ What Can the Alamo’s History Teach Us About Teaching History?
      Raúl A. Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      'We're Broken-Hearted': Houston's Cuban Community Reacts to Protests in Cuba
      Philip A. Howard, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Men Die at a Higher Rate from COVID Than Women. So Why Are They Less Likely to Take the Vaccine?
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Yahoo News
      'Abbott's Christmas List to Santa': Texas Special Session Hones on Conservative Priorities, Raises Question of 2024 Run
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Quartz at Work
      There's a Simple Way to Get More Diversity in Job-Applicant Pools (Subscription)
      Christiane Spitzmueller, Ph.D., Director of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Allen West Not Worried About Long Odds of Beating Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - WAMC
      The Best of Our Knowledge #1607 "Dream Jobs & Virus Variants"
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Moms.com
      Children Dream Big, But Rarely Achieve Them
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Liberation News
      Gerald Horne on Juneteenth: The Revolutionary Class Struggle in America
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Legislature Prepares for Round 2 of Voting Rights Battle (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Here Are the Worst Acts by Texas Governors. How Does Greg Abbott’s Legislative Branch Veto Compare? (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Do Zoom Classes Confirm Our Worst Fears About Human Nature? (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
- June
  - - News-Medical.Net
      Majority of People Were Unprepared and Did Not Have a Pandemic Plan, Survey Reveals
      Steven Paul Woods, Ph.D., Director, Cognitive Neuropsychology of Daily Life Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - KWTX
      Questions Remain Over Texas Governor’s Authority to Issue a Disaster Declaration at the Southern Border
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Is June Too Soon? 2022 Elections Off to Early Start in Texas (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      In Texas, SAM Party Aims to Breaks Through Two-Party System as Alternative Option for Moderate Voters (Subscription)
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      For the People Act Blocked in U.S. Senate. What Does That Mean for Texas Democrats
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Art and Seek
      Did You Catch Think’s Conversation About Gatekeepers and Black Art?
      W. Lawrence Hogue, Ph.D., Moores Professor, English
    - AL DÍA News
      How UH Is Working to Recover, Preserve, and Archive U.S. Latinx Literature
      Lorena Gauthereau, Ph.D., Digital Programs Manager, U.S. Latino Digital Humanities (USLDH) program
    - Bloomberg Businessweek
      America’s Trumpiest Attorney General Isn’t Letting a Little Staff Revolt Stop Him (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Times Higher Education
      Do Zoom Classes Confirm Our Worst Fears About Human Nature? (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Texas Gov. Abbott Follows Through with Threat to Veto Lawmakers’ Pay as He Signs $248.6 Billion State Budget
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KPRC AM 950
      Construction Crew Finds Cannonball Under Downtown Street
      Matthew J. Clavin, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Huff Post
      Texas Governor Signs Law To Stop Teachers From Talking About Racism
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Press
      Abbott Unveils First Steps Toward Texas Border Wall and Asks Supporters to Pony Up Some Cash
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Psychology Today
      Can Simply Having ‘Hope’ Reduce Your Suffering from Anxiety?
      Matthew Gallagher, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Houston Imams and Rabbis Unite for a Common Goal – Peace (Subscription)
      Muhammad N. Haq, Ph.D., Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
    - Traverse City Record Eagle
      Troy Reimink: Science Explains Why We Just Want to Watch 'The Office' over and over Again
      Jaye L. Derrick, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      Democrats Turn to Congress in Fight Against Texas Republicans’ Voting Bill
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      Why the New Israeli Coalition Seems Like Something out of an ‘Avengers’ Movie
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - USA Today
      Skinny Shaming Is Real. But Experts Warn Against Comparing It to Fat Shaming.
      Samantha Kwan, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - The Texas Tribune
      Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Could Be Upsetting Balance of Powers with Threat to Veto Texas Legislature’s Pay
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - CW39 Houston
      Texas Republican Party Chairman Resigns; Hints at Run for Office
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Texas Monthly
      How Poet and Guggenheim Fellow Roberto Tejada Experiences the World
      Roberto José Tejada, Ph.D., Guggenheim Fellow and Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor in Creative Writing and Art History at the University of Houston, Department of English
    - Houston Public Media
      Key Bills and Takeaways from the Texas Legislature: What You Need to Know and What Comes Next
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., and Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU 11
      Hidden History: Houston Riot of 1917
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      George P. Bush Announces Bid to Unseat Embattled Texas AG Ken Paxton (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Washington Examiner
      What's Really in the Texas Voting Reform Bill That Democrats Are Fighting
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
- May
  - - Houston Chronicle
      Gov. Abbott Threatens to Veto Legislative Salaries in Response to Democrats' Walkout (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - HuffPost
      Wait, What The Heck Is A 'Parasocial Relationship'?
      Jaye L. Derrick, Ph.D., Director, Social Processes Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Forbes
      University of Houston Research Team to Study the College Promotion and Tenure Process
      Christiane Spitzmueller, Ph.D., Director of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program, Department of Psychology
    - KPRC Radio
      Governor Greg Abbott Will Face A Challenge In 2022 - From Republicans
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Sputnik News
      Federal Court Finds GA Forced Pro-Israel Loyalty Oath Unconstitutional
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - India Education
      University of Cape Town: Pandemic Perspectives and the Role of the Media
      Dani Madrid-Morales, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - WGBH
      What's Behind the Rise in Suicides Among Black Youth?
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Texas Standard
      History Professor Argues ‘1836 Project’ Promotes A ‘Two-Dimensional Cartoon’ Telling of Texas History
      Raúl A. Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - BD News 24
      Heroes or Enslavers? Texas Eyes Laws to Shield Its Founders from Scorn
      Raúl A. Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The National Interest
      One Big State Is Dropping Enhanced Unemployment Benefits June 26
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - Science Codex
      Worrying About Your Heart Increases Risk for Mental Health Disorder
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, and Director of the Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic, Department of Psychology
    - The New York Times
      Near-Complete Ban on Abortion Is Signed into Law in Texas (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - NBC News
      COVID-19 Cases Are Letting Up, But Mental Health Effects Here to Stay, Experts Worry
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, and Director of the Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic, Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      U.S. Mobilizes Secret Army; Chileans Vote; Drone Wars Should Stop
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Washington Informer Newspaper
      What’s the Worst That Could Happen?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Harvard Radcliffe Institute
      A Fact is No Match for a Martian
      Alexey Golubev, Ph.D., Joy Foundation Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University, Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Discussing The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Part 1
      Emran El-Badawi, Ph.D., Program Director of Middle Eastern Studies, Department of Modern and Classical Languages
    - Houston Chronicle
      Life Hacks to Sneak Healthy Habits into Your Office Routine (Subscription)
      Melissa Markofski, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - DNYUZ
      Back to Normal? Psychologists Warn the Pandemic Could Have Lasting Effects
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, and Director of the Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic, Department of Psychology
    - ABC 13
      Petition Seeks to Restore Texas' $300-a-Week Jobless Benefit
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - Houston Chronicle
      Economists Pan Gov. Abbott's Decision to Cut $300 Federal Boost for the Unemployed (Subscription)
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - DNYUZ
      How Do I Know if My Teen Is OK?
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - ABC 13
      Gov. Abbott to End $300-A-Week Unemployment Benefit for Texans
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - Forward
      How Simone Veil Taught Us to Confront a World Poisoned With Lies
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: The 1836 Project is the wrong past for our future
      Raúl A. Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - KPRC-TV
      Israel threatens Gaza ground invasion despite truce efforts
      Emran El-Badawi, Ph.D., Program Director, Middle Eastern Studies, Department of Modern and Classical Languages
    - Scary Mommy
      Understanding Parasocial Relationships — And Why They Might Be Good For You
      Jaye L. Derrick, Ph.D., Director, Social Processes Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      Israel Airstrikes Kill 35 in Gaza; Colombia Protests Strengthen; Domestic Spying Expands
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Critical Hour
      Iran Reports U.S. Demands Outside of the Original JCPOA Are Causing Complications.
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Good Morning America
      How to Manage Kids' Anxiety as They Return to Activities, Summer Camps and School
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Time Magazine
      Suicide Among Black Girls Is a Mental Health Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Daily Kos
      Texas Bill Used ‘Purity of the Ballot Box' Language to Claim It Will Protect Voters' Rights
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Trump Backs Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s 2022 Reelection in First Endorsement for Texas Statewide Candidate (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Washington Post
      A Texas Bill Drew Ire for Saying It Would Preserve ‘Purity of the Ballot Box.’ Here’s the Phrase’s History.
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      'Purity of the Ballot Box,' an Echo of Jim Crow, Stricken from Texas Voting Bill
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC 13
      Voting Rights Advocacy Groups Rally Across Texas as SB7 Advances to Texas Senate
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Austin American-Statesman
      Texas Educators Alarmed by Bills Targeting Class Discussions on Racism and Sexism
      Stephanie Boyce, Lecturer, Department of African American Studies
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Republicans Target 'Critical Race Theory' with Bill to Muzzle Teachers on Racism, Sexism (Subscription)
      Stephanie Boyce, Lecturer, Department of African American Studies
    - Politico
      Texas Republicans Want Biden to Play the Villain. They Just Need to Make It Stick.
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forbes
      How Personality Changes Impact Our Career
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - VTDigger
      UVM’s ‘Reinvention’ Threatens the Idea of a Liberal Education
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Opera News
      7 Lil Wayne Facts That Will Make You Miss That Era of Rap
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Department of Psychology
- April
  - - Forward
      It May Not Seem Like It, But Justice Was Done in the Sarah Halimi Case
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Sputnik News
      Biden's First 100 Days; Ukrainian Nazi's Celebrate; Haitian Dictator Losing Support
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Texas Tribune
      Texas Lawmakers Consider Bill That Would Prevent Schools and Workplaces from Discriminatory Bans on Dreadlocks, Other Hairstyles
      Stephanie Boyce, Lecturer, Department of African American Studies
    - Inside Higher Ed
      The Academy Is Graying? So What
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Genetic Literacy Project
      Opioid Vaccine Could Rein in Addictions? Shot in Development Targets Fentanyl, Blocks Drug from Reaching the Brain
      Therese A. Kosten, Ph.D., Director of the Gibson Addiction Research Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Pasadena Mayor, City Council Races Play Quietly 4 Years After Judge Found Voting Rights Violations (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - BBC Culture
      Is Rewatching Old TV Good for the Soul?
      Jaye L. Derrick, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Business Journal
      Former Interim President of UH-Downtown Named Rutgers University Chancellor (Subscription)
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Sputnik News
      Biden's First 100 Days; Zelensky Seeks Putin Summit; Israel to be Accused of Apartheid
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Critical Hour
      Idris Deby, President of Chad, Died Earlier This Month and a Transitional Prime Minister Is Named
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Philadelphia Inquirer
      New chancellor for Rutgers-Camden eyes expansions in internships and international experiences
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Rutgers Today
      Antonio D. Tillis to Become Chancellor of Rutgers University–Camden
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - BollyInside.com
      Experts Study People Who Work in Antarctica as Representatives of Astronauts
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Science Alert
      The Brutal Isolation of Space Can't Be Matched on Earth. But One Place Comes Close
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Austin American-Statesman
      Ballot Measure on Austin's Homeless Camping Ban Sparks Biblical Debate (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The New Yorker
      The History of New York, Told Through Its Trash
      Martin V. Melosi, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen University Professor and Founding Director, Center for Public History, Department of History
    - Telegraph
      What Will Our Rubbish Tell the Excavators of Tomorrow? (Subscription)
      Martin V. Melosi, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen University Professor and Founding Director, Center for Public History, Department of History
    - Philanthropy News Digest
      UH Receives $1.35 Million from Mellon Foundation
      Department of Hispanic Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - BollyInside.com
      The Brutal Isolation of Space Cannot Be Matched on Earth. But a Place Is Coming.
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Public Media
      The Bigger Picture: The Forgotten History Of Black Cowboys
      Demetrius Pearson, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Daily Mail
      Space May Affect Astronaut’s Mental Health, Study Reveals
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Jewish Herald-Voice
      ‘Battling Bella’: How Abzug Challenged the Right
      Leandra Zarnow, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houstonia
      Jericho Brown Talks Police Brutality, Time in Houston Ahead of Inprint Reading
      UH Graduate Creative Writing Program, Department of English
    - Sputnik News
      Derek Chauvin Guilty; Putin Annual Address; Xi Rebukes Unilateralism
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - EXBulletin
      Astronauts Experience Positive Emotional Decline Throughout the Mission, Research Finds
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Precision Vaccinations
      $25 Million NIH Grant Funds Adjuvant Opioid Use Disorder Vaccine
      Therese A. Kosten, Ph.D., Director of the Gibson Addiction Research Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - theAnalysis.news
      Gerald Horne on the Chauvin Verdict
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Wired
      Can an App Help Change Your Personality?
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director, Personality Development and Success Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Fox News
      Opioid Vaccine in the Works, Could Be ‘Game Changer for Addiction,’ Researcher Says
      Therese A. Kosten, Ph.D., Director of the Gibson Addiction Research Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - Space Daily
      Astronauts' Mental Health Risks Tested in the Antarctic
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - The Savannah Tribune
      Historians Celebrate The Black Press Ahead Of NNPA Annual Convention
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - KHOU
      Texas Has a History of Killing Energy Reliability Bills
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Texas Standard
      State Budget Negotiations Hold Up COVID-19 Aid for Texas Schools
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Critical Hour
      Discussion of ‘Paul Robeson: The Artist as Revolutionary’ with Author Gerald Horne
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      State Budget Negotiations Hold Up COVID-19 Aid for Texas Schools
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - NBC San Diego
      Black and Asian Americans Stand Together Against Hate Crimes
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Inprint hosts poetry event with Pulitzer winner Jericho Brown
      UH Graduate Creative Writing Program, Department of English
    - Culturemap Houston
      8 Vivid and Eye-Catching April Art Events No Houstonian Should Miss
      Department of Comparative Cultural Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Spectre
      The Vicious Circle: Policing and the Culture of White Male Violence
      Nicholas De Genova, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
    - #RealCollege Blog
      Formalized Extensions and Pedagogies of Care
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
    - ABC 13
      UH Nets $4.5 Million Gift from Local Family Estate
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - The Dallas Morning News
      ‘How Much Fraud Is OK?’: In Voter Fraud Debate, Republicans Have a Trump Card
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Washington Post
      Gaetz, Cuomo, Trump: Do Political Scandals Even Matter Any More? (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Times Higher Education
      Insisting on In-Person Classes Post-COVID Is Not a Line We Can Hold (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Psychology Today
      Were the Doomsday Preppers Right?
      Adam Fetterman, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Starbase, Texas: Can Elon Musk Really Create His Own City Near Spacex’s Gulf Coast Launchpad? (Subscription)
      Monica Perales, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Style Magazine
      $4.5M Gift Supports Student, Faculty Success and New Lecture Series on Equity and Social Justice
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Innovationmap
      UH Receives $6.5M to Go Toward Supporting Equity, Social Justice, and More
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Slate
      Le Pen’s Post-COVID Moment
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Business Journal
      UH Gets $4.5M Gift for Engineering, Scholarships, Equity and Social Justice
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Erudera College News
      ‘Panos Family Estate’ Donates $4.5 Million to the UH
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Houstonia Magazine
      Why Are Some Houstonians Afraid to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine?
      Richard M. Mizelle Jr., Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies, Department of History
    - University of North Alabama
      Inclusive Teaching Doesn’t Mean Including “Everyone”
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
    - Houston Chronicle
      Voting Bill Is a Study in How Texas Lawmakers Routinely Skirt Public Notice Rules (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick Pushes Gun Rights After Calling for Tighter Background Checks in Wake of 2019 Massacres
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      In ‘The Third Man,’ a Disturbing and Cautionary Tale for American Politicians
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
- March
  - - Foreign Affairs
      The Paris Commune Lives on in French Politics
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Texas Tribune
      Experts Hopeful About State’s Economic Recovery, But Jobless Texans Still Face Problems Filing for Benefits
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - Persuasion
      France’s Authoritarian Drift
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Soldier Systems
      Modernizing the Naval Selection Process
      Elena Grigorenko, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor of Psychology and director of the Human Genetics Lab at UH
    - Texas Monthly
      Why Is Dan Patrick All In on Repricing Electricity Overcharges?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC13
      Bravery, imagination required to get TX women back to work
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Houston Public Media
      Progress On Equity Made By Women Impaired By The Pandemic
      Tshepo Masango Chéry, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Forward
      150 Years Ago in the French Civil War, Jews Were on Both Sides of the Barricades
      Robert D. Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Houston Leaders Grapple With Continued Rise In Violent Crime
      Steven M. Nelson, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - KTSM
      How Gov. Greg Abbott Plans to Punish Texas Cities That Defund Police
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Sewing: Like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Mixed-Race Couples in Houston Face Rudeness, Racism (Subscription)
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - ABC13
      Stimulus Funds: How Much will Houston, Harris Co. Get?
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - The Washington Post
      Op-Ed: History Reveals That Getting Rid of the Filibuster is the Only Option (Subscription)
      Nancy Beck Young, Ph.D., Department of History
    - KHOU.com
      Life on Campus: College Students Tell Stories of What It's Like During Pandemic
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Department of Psychology
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      Will Lawmakers Reign in Abbott’s COVID-19 Executive Powers? Hearing Could Offer Answers
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      One Year Later: How The Pandemic Has Reshaped Society (March 11, 2021)
      Zelma Oyarvide Tuthill, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - KTRH NewsRadio 740
      Expect Higher Prices Coming for Dinner and a Movie
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - ABC 13
      Why You Might Want to File Your 2020 Taxes Before Lawmakers Approve the Stimulus Bill
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - KWTX
      Texas Lawmakers Attempt to Rein in Gov. Abbott’s Emergency Powers
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Today
      Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday. Here Are 4 Ways to Help Your Body Adjust
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Texas Standard
      Will Politicians Pay a Price for Texas’ Electric Grid Problems and COVID-19 Response?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Sewing: Local trailblazing women inspire us during Women's History Month
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Chron.com
      GOP Governors Scorn Pandemic Restrictions as They Compete for Primacy in a Pro-Trump Party
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: On the Philosophy of Gov. Abbott, Mask Orders and Blackouts (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Boston Globe
      I Fear My Students Will Decide They Prefer Online Classes (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Austin American-Statesman
      ‘Neanderthal Thinking,’ a ‘Cynical’ Attempt at Distraction: Abbott Faces Blowback After Lifting Mask Order
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Today
      This simple sleep hack is going viral on TikTok. Does it work?
      Candice A. Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Yahoo! Life
      Why the Decision to Pull 6 Dr. Seuss Books Is an Important Move for Diversity
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      For Fort Bend's KP George, the County's First COVID-19 Case Began a Year of Challenges (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Shreveport Times
      Why Shreveport Ranking as the Nation's Fifth-Fattest City Is an Improvement
      Ann Svendsen-Sanchez, Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Houston Chronicle
      Bryan Washington, Joe Holley Honored by Texas Institute of Letters (Subscription)
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Department of English and Department of Hispanic Studies
    - WalletHub
      2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S.
      Ann Svendsen-Sanchez, Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Forbes
      Texas Grid Failure: Why More Heads Need To Roll
      Ed Hirs, Lecturer, Department of Economics
    - Slate Magazine
      Nicolas Sarkozy Anticipated the Rise of Trump—and Perhaps His Downfall
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - MySanAntonio.com
      How Black Twitter Became a Safe Haven for Black Americans
      Summer Harlow, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - Houston Style Magazine
      Joy Priest Has Been Writing Ever Since She Could Hold A Pen
      UH Graduate Creative Writing Program, Department of English
- February
  - - Houston Public Media
      Is “Trauma” the Tax Houstonians Pay for Living in Texas?
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Director, Culture, Risk, and Resilience Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Australasian Lawyer
      Texas Power Outage Sparks Suits
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Texas Tribune
      Texans Used Mutual Aid to Help Their Communities Through a Devastating Winter Storm
      Carla Brailey, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - Chron.com
      Anger Toward Texas Governor Grows in Deadly Storm's Wake
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Yahoo! Finance
      The Texas Crisis Reminds Us That 'Natural' Disasters Are Almost Always Manmade (Subscription)
      Julie A. Cohn, Ph.D., Center for Public History
    - The Washington Post
      ‘Where Is Greg Abbott?’ Anger Grows at Texas Governor in Deadly Storm’s Wake (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU
      Texas Has a History of Killing Energy Reliability Bills
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Chron.com
      Anger Toward Texas Governor Grows in Deadly Storm's Wake
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KPRC
      Record Breaking Winter Weather Cripples Texas
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Texas, as blackout ends, wake up from your dreams of secession
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Forward
      How Ted Cruz and Rick Perry Have Redefined Texas Chutzpah
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The Washington Post
      Texas seceded from the nation’s power grid. Now it’s paying the price.
      Julie A. Cohn, Ph.D., Center for Public History
    - KVEO-TV
      Not Everyone Is on Board to Receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
      Chinhui Juhn, Ph.D., Henry Graham Professor of Economics, Department of Economics
    - ABC 6
      Ambush of Biden Campaign Bus in Texas Could Play Role in Trump Impeachment Trial
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Dreyfus Affair Reveals What It Takes to Face QAnon Conspiracies (Subscription)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Scroll.in
      ‘The Last Queen’: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel resurrects the history of Jindan Kaur of Punjab
      Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, Ph.D., Betty and Gene McDavid Professor of Creative Writing, UH Graduate Creative Writing Program
    - Sputnik News
      Super-Spreader Super Bowl Urges Superficial "Racial Healing"
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - KVUE-TV
      Texas Political Experts Discuss Impeachment Trial of Former President Donald Trump
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Some Bellaire Council Members Want a New Approach to City Debt
      James Thurmond, Ph.D., Director, Master of Public Administration Program
    - The Takeaway
      Tracing the History of Black Gun Ownership in the U.S.
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Click2Houston
      This University of Houston student is joining the elite U.S. Space Force
      University of Houston Air Force ROTC, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - FOX 26
      Biden Push for Higher Minimum Wage Gaining Momentum
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - MSN
      Texas GOP Members Vote No on Rep. Greene Punishment
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Winners and Losers: Texas House Speaker Shakes Up Chamber’s Leadership with Emphasis on New Faces (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Ms. Magazine
      Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Instagram Live Could Have an Impact on Assault Survivors
      Anka A. Vujanovic, Ph.D., Director, Trauma and Stress Studies Center (TaSSC), Department of Psychology
    - KWTX
      Gov. Abbott Strays from ‘Bread and Butter’ Legislative Priorities This Session
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - RealClearWorld
      'History Will Judge.' But Should It?
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - LMTonline
      Four Houston-Area Universities Team Up to Elevate African and African American Studies
      African American Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - KHOU
      UH Air Force ROTC Cadets Launching Careers with U.S. Space Force
      University of Houston Air Force ROTC, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
    - Telemundo
      Black History Month, how this celebration arose and what are the current struggles
      Raúl A. Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Daily Forward
      How Will History Judge Trump and His Enablers? You’re Asking the Wrong Question.
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Laredo Morning Times
      Gov. Abbott Gets Prime Time Stage for ‘Conservative Buffet’ With State of the State Address
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Texas Tribune
      Republican Lawmakers Push to Make Texas' Anti-Abortion Laws Among the Most Restrictive in the Nation
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The New Yorker
      Big Laughs and Hard Silences in Erin Belieu's Poetry
      Erin Belieu, Ph.D., UH Graduate Creative Writing Program, Department of English
- January
  - - - IndiaEducationDiary
        Rice Partners with Area Universities in New African and African American Studies Consortium
        African American Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        Caller Times
        Texas' Divisive History: The Battle Over Confederate Monuments and Holidays Continues
        Stephanie Boyce, Ph.D., Lecturer, African American Studies
        
        Rice University News
        ‘Untapped Potential’: Rice Partners with Area Universities in New African and African American Studies Consortium
        Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
        
        NJToday.net
        120+ Economists Call on Congress to Pass Joe Biden’s American Relief Plan
        Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
        
        MyHealthyClick
        Don’t Ignore Borderline Personality Disorder in Teenagers, Says Expert
        Carla Sharp, Ph.D., Director, Developmental Psychopathology Lab, Department of Psychology
        
        Houston Pubic Media
        The State of Racial Equity in the United States
        Tshepo Masango Chéry, Ph.D., African American Studies
        
        Houston Chronicle
        James Conyers, Longtime Professor and Director of UH's African American Studies Program, Dies At 59
        African American Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        ABC 13
        Biden Signs Slew of Executive Orders, Including Prohibiting Discrimination-Based on Sex Orientation
        Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
        
        Yahoo!
        Celebrity deaths can feel personal. Here’s why Kobe Bryant’s still hits us so hard
        Jaye L. Derrick, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
        
        The Hechinger Report
        Opinion: I’m One of the Professors Spending Thousands of Dollars to Teach from Home
        Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies
        
        Scienmag
        Borderline Personality Disorder: Don’t Ignore It
        Carla Sharp, Ph.D., Director, Developmental Psychopathology Lab, Department of Psychology
        
        Knowridge Science Report
        Anxiety Is Linked with Smoking – But How Is Still Hazy
        Lorra Garey, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
        
        Border Report
        ‘The United States Needs Texas to Lead’: Gov. Abbott Outlines Legislative Priorities
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Houston Chronicle
        Opinion: Civil War, Plague? Biden’s Inaugural Speech Parallels Pericles’ Oration in Athens, Greece (Subscription)
        Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
        
        The Leader
        Former Heights Resident to Join Space Force
        University of Houston Air Force ROTC, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        Houston Business Journal
        New UH-Downtown President’s Priorities Include ‘Listening Tour,’ Graduation Rate (Subscription)
        College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        Houston Chronicle
        Here are the Houston artists that won some of the biggest art prizes this year
        Valentina Jager, Ph.D., Department of Hispanic Studies
        
        HoustonPress
        No Pardon for Paxton: Trump Leaves Office Without Letting Texas AG off the Hook
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Houston Public Media
        Houstonians React To Inauguration Day And The Beginning Of Biden’s Presidency
        Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., and Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        The American Scholar
        Rage Against Reason
        Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
        
        Foreign Affairs
        French Technocracy Is No Match for the Pandemic
        Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
        
        Las Vegas Sun
        Test Your Knowledge on the Passing of the Presidential Torch
        Jeremy D. Bailey, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Houston Public Media
        Previewing The Inaugural Address And What’s Ahead For The Biden Administration (Jan. 20, 2021)
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., and Nancy Sims, Lecturer, Department of Political Science
        
        WTSP-TV
        State Lawmaker from Houston Files Bill to End Confederate Heroes Day in Texas
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        KHOU 11
        A Look Back at Presidential Inaugurations
        Nancy Beck Young, Ph.D., Department of History
        
        MSN
        The Fight to Destigmatize Mental Illness
        Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
        
        ABC13.com
        President-Elect Biden's Loan Forgiveness Proposal Comes as Welcome News for one Houston College Student
        Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
        
        ABC13.com
        Houston Businesses React to President-Elect Joe Biden's Minimum Wage Increase Proposal
        Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
        
        KPRC Click2Houston
        Two UH Students Enter Directly into the U.S. Space Force
        University of Houston Air Force ROTC, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        Houston Chronicle
        Pair of UH Cadets to Join the U.S. Space Force (Subscription)
        University of Houston Air Force ROTC, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        Stamford Advocate
        There's a Double Standard in How News Media Cover Liberal and Conservative Protests
        Summer Harlow, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
        
        Chron.com
        Tensions Escalate over Trump's Visit to Alamo, Texas (Subscription)
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Ottawa Life
        Does ‘Birth Order’ Impact a Child’s Character and Personality Development
        Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director of the Personality Development and Success Lab, Department of Psychology
        
        ABC13.com
        Houston Businesses React to President-Elect Joe Biden's Minimum Wage Increase Proposal
        Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
        
        KPRC Click2Houston
        Two UH Students Enter Directly into the U.S. Space Force
        University of Houston Air Force ROTC, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        Houston Chronicle
        Pair of UH Cadets to Join the U.S. Space Force (Subscription)
        University of Houston Air Force ROTC, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
        
        Stamford Advocate
        There's a Double Standard in How News Media Cover Liberal and Conservative Protests
        Summer Harlow, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
        
        Chron.com
        Tensions Escalate over Trump's Visit to Alamo, Texas (Subscription)
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Ottawa Life
        Does ‘Birth Order’ Impact a Child’s Character and Personality Development
        Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director of the Personality Development and Success Lab, Department of Psychology
        
        theAnalysis.news
        Racism and a Failed Coup – Gerald Horne
        Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
        
        The Real News
        Yes, This Kind of Thing Happens in America
        Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
        
        WGN-TV
        How to Talk to Your Kids About What’s Happening in the Nation Right Now
        Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
        
        ABC 13
        Change to Existing Law Could Impact How You Protect Your Home from Intrude
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Texas Standard
        Legislative Preview: Redistricting, the Budget and Conservative Priorities
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Fox 26 Houston
        Houston Democrats Join Calls to Punish Pres. Trump for Capitol Riot
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        The Analysis.news
        Racism and a Failed Coup – Gerald Horne
        Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
        
        Houston Public Media
        Impact, Consequences and Community Reactions to Violence at the Capitol
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        FOX 26
        Is the Treatment of U.S. Capitol Rioters Highlighting a Law Enforcement Double Standard?
        Matthew J. Clavin, Ph.D., Department of History
        
        ABC 13
        Houston Community Leaders Reflect on Violent Chaos at U.S. Capitol, Compare Response to Other Protests
        Carla Brailey, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
        
        LMTonline
        What Can Be Done About Trump Now?
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Houston Chronicle
        Opinion: My Class on 16th-Century Plague and Riots Suddenly Became Too Relevant (Subscription)
        Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
        
        KRGV.com
        Ted Cruz Faces Fierce Blowback after His Objection to Joe Biden’s Victory and Riot at the U.S. Capitol
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        The Dallas Morning News
        Outgoing Texas House speaker Dennis Bonnen Leaves Legacy of Political Ambition, Talent and Scandal (Subscription)
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
        
        Houston Chronicle
        Sewing: A Black queen rules in world of “Bridgerton” (Subscription)
        Sahar R. Hamzah, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
        
        Houston Chronicle
        311 Stats: Here's What Houstonians Called to Complain About in 2020 (Subscription)
        Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
        
        Chron.com
        Is Trump Finished after That Damning Georgia Phone Call?
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
2020
- December
  - - FEATURE
      ABC13 KTRK-TV
      
      17-Year-Old Graduates from University of Houston
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Department of Psychology
    - KHOU.com
      What You Need to Know About the $600 Stimulus Checks
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - Texas Monthly
      Houston’s Most Famous Pollster Reflects on Five Decades of State Politics, as His Career Winds Down
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Deadly Year: Montgomery County Sees Murders Rise in 2020
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      This Christmas week, planets align for a magical night sky not seen in hundreds of years
      Christian A. Eberhart, Ph.D., Professor, Religious Studies and Director, Religious Studies Program
    - Houston Chronicle
      Essay: Thinking about Karl Kilian – Houston’s Literary Lion (Subscription)
      UH Graduate Creative Writing Program, Department of English
    - Houston Public Media
      ‘One Size Doesn’t Fit All’: The Struggle Between State and Local Control in Texas’ COVID Response
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Because of Them We Can
      This 17-Year-Old Just Became the University of Houston’s Youngest 2020 Graduate
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Department of Psychology
    - CultureMap Houston
      UH Pivots to Completely Virtual Graduation Ceremony for 2020
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Wouldn’t Be Texas Without Mexico (Subscription)
      Nicolas Kanellos, Ph.D., Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Studies, Director of Arte Público Press and Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage
    - Opera News
      The 10 Worst U.S. Presidents
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Hispanic Contributions Helped Shape Texas' Character (Subscription)
      Nicolas Kanellos, Ph.D., Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Studies, Director of Arte Público Press and Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage
    - The Christian Science Monitor
      How Will a Black Texas GOP Chief Nurture Trumpism after Trump?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KTSM NBC
      ‘Remarkable Request’ as Texans Get Involved in Elections in Other States
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - MSN
      Protect Your Mental Health During and After the Pandemic: Be Open with Your Emotions, Practice Mindfulness and Remember It Won’t Last Forever
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - Deccan Herald
      Do You Want to Build a Monolith?
      David Mikics, Ph.D., Moores Professor, Department of English
    - Houstonia
      Houston Book Community Mourns Local Literary Titan Karl Kilian
      Nick Flynn, Ph.D., UH Creative Writing Program, Department of English
    - KTVO
      Hunter Biden Probe Could Cast Political Shadow over Father’s Administration
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Can President Trump Pardon Himself on His Way Out?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Star-Telegram.com
      Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to Overturn Election Results in 4 States Trump Lost (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forward
      Why the Dreyfus Affair has Now Become Our Affair
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Yahoo Entertainment
      How to Fight COVID Fatigue During the Holidays
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Ladders
      If You Were Like This as a Teenager, You Will Have a More Successful Career
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Abilene Reporter News
      Some Texas Republican Officeholders Want Barr to Continue Contesting the 2020 Election
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Good Men Project
      Privilege and Childhood Possessions
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - Forbes
      Scientists Discover the Link Between Your Personality and Degree of Career Success
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Health Shots
      Want to Have a Successful Career? Then You Need to Be Emotionally Stable
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Click 2 Houston
      New Study Claims Link Between Birth Order, Career Overestimated in Previous Research
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Business A.M.
      A Monetary Mind at the Treasury
      Ruxandra Prodan Boul, Ph.D., and David Papell, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Babygaga
      Controversial Mom-of-11 Is Pregnant Again & Hoping for Triplets
      Chinhui Juhn, Ph.D., and Andrew Zuppann, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - KHOU.com
      Job Losses Continue in Houston as COVID-19 Pandemic Rages On
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - Sputnik News
      U.S. Supreme Court Gets More Requests from Religious Groups for Exemptions to Pandemic Restrictions
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Indian News Network
      Emotional Stability Predicts Successful Career Outcomes: Study
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - NewsBeezer
      Study Explains the Relationship Between Birth Order and Creative Careers
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Medical News Today
      U.S. Election Result: Impact on Health Care for Undocumented Communities
      Amanda C. Venta, Ph.D., Director, Youth and Family Studies Lab, Department of Psychology
    - Science Codex
      Personality Changes Predict Early Career Outcomes
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Smithsonian Magazine
      How Tyrus Wong’s Christmas Cards Captivated the American Public
      Karen Fang, Ph.D., Department of English
    - Coinweek
      Coins in Culture: Coin Collecting Through Memes
      Frank Lee Holt, Ph.D., Department of History
- November
  - - KTRK-TV
      UH Professor Says a 2nd Stimulus Is Necessary Before January
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Economics
    - The New York Times
      A Thanksgiving Myth Debunked: People Aren’t Fighting about Politics
      Kent L. Tedin, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Republicans Will Hold All the Cards When Redistricting Houston. It'll Still Be Messy.
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      She Wanted to Talk about How Much Texas Legislators Make. It Has Reignited an Old Debate about Inclusion (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Giving the gift of Federico Fellini for the holidays
      Alessandro Carrera, Ph.D., Moores Professor, Director of Italian Studies, and Graduate Director, World Cultures & Literatures M.A., Department of Modern and Classical Languages
    - KHOU.com
      Despite National Outcry, Texas Received Relatively Few Voting Fraud Reports This Election
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Critical Hour
      Will Trump Team Find Success in Overturning Election Results?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Experts Cite Voter Enthusiasm, New Programs as Contributing Factors to Lake Houston-Area Turnout
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Shondaland
      The Radical Individualism Raging Throughout America
      Luis D. Medina, Ph.D., Director, Collaborative on Aging Research and Multicultural Assessment, Department of Psychology
    - Texas Monthly
      A Bold, Experimental Dallas Play Explores How Shakespeare Inspired the Suffragists (Subscription)
      Ann C. Christensen, Ph.D., Department Chair, Department of English
    - Slate
      America’s ‘Wars of Religion’
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Voter Enthusiasm, New Programs Cited as Contributing Factors for Historic Turnout in Spring, Klein Area
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Ladders
      Turns Out You Don’t Have to Find the Perfect Job to Be Happy
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Chron.com
      Is President Trump Staging a Coup?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Beaumont Enterprise
      Jefferson County: From 'Blue' to One of Few (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - San Antonio Express-News
      Could Former American Presidents Intervene to Help Trump Grasp Reality of Election Results?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Eurasia Review
      Job Interest Not Big Predictor for Job Satisfaction
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Science Codex
      Job Interest Not a Big Predictor of Job Satisfaction
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Home Health Choices
      Job Curiosity Not an Enormous Predictor of Job Satisfaction
      Kevin Hoff, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      The Trump Administration, Escalating Tensions, Orders Agencies to Snub the Biden Transition Team
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Texas Tribune
      Democrats Didn’t Get a Blue Wave, But Some of the Fastest-Growing Suburbs in Texas Are Still Moving to the Left
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC13.com
      Parler: New Social Media Platform with No Fact-Checking Rises in Popularity
      Lindita Camaj, Ph.D., Director of Graduate Studies, Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - KPRC-TV
      Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Seen as Inspiration to Women, Other Groups
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Boston Globe
      Joe Biden, Meet Charles de Gaulle
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Newsday
      Mixed 2020 Election Results Show That Women Still Face a Sexist Political Culture
      Leandra Zarnow, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Kamala Harris Makes History as First Black Woman, South Asian Elected VP (Subscription)
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - MSN
      Amid Tumultuous Times, Texans Vote for the Status Quo
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Chron.com
      Trump Eyes 'Resurrection Run' in 2024 as His Support Dwindles in Battleground States
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Washington Post
      Opinion: Mixed 2020 Election Results Show That Women Still Face a Sexist Political Culture (Subscription)
      Leandra Zarnow, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Houston’s Chinese Community Braces for Possible WeChat Ban
      Dani Madrid-Morales, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Sugar Land, Missouri City Businesses Strained by Coronavirus-Caused Recession
      James Thurmond, Ph.D., Director, Master of Public Administration Program, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Houstonia Magazine
      How Southern Smoke Became a National Leader During the Coronavirus
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology
    - FOX 26 Houston
      Polls: More Latinos Vote for President Trump in Texas than in 2016
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - LMT Online
      Will Texas Ever Turn Blue? Here Is What the Experts Are Saying
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU.com
      Lawsuits, Recounts, Stopping Ballot Counts: UH Prof Explains What President Trump Can Legally Do If He Loses
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      Election Results – Reactions, Implications and Predictions
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU.com
      City Ordinance Requires Campaign Signs to Come Down at Polling Locations After Election
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Fort Bend Makes History, Elects Eric Fagan as First Black Sheriff Since Reconstruction
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Texas Democrats Left Reeling After Disappointing Election Day
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Press
      Texas Dems' Face-Plant in State House Takeover Means Abbott and GOP Hold All the Cards
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC13.com
      Experts Warn Voters to Prepare for Election Days, Not Just Election Day
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The New York Times
      Houston-Area Sheriff Fights Off Democratic Challenge in Longtime Republican Stronghold
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      5 Things to Watch in the Texas House Elections (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      Here’s Why You Probably Won’t See Final Results on Election Night
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - NewsRadio 740 KTRH
      Balance of Power: Dems Try to Flip Senate
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - FOX 26 Houston
      Police Prepared to Prevent Voter Harassment, Intimidation On Election Day
      Jason P. Casellas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KTRK-TV
      Experts Warn Voters to Prepare for Election Days, Not Just Election Day
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Press
      What Does and Doesn't Happen if Democrats Take Over the Texas House of Representatives
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KTRK-TV
      First-Generation College Student from East End Honored for Dedication to Community Service
      Center for Mexican American Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS)
- October
  - - Houston Chronicle
      Campaigns Try to Reach Election Day Voters After Record Early Voting (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Harris County Latinos poised to Capture Record Share of Electorate, Driven by Young and First-Time Voters (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - The Washington Post
      Democrats Have a Chance to Flip the Texas House and Reclaim Their Seat at the Table (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Texas Tribune
      Texas Democrats Think a Seat on the Oil and Gas Regulating Board Could Be Their Best Chance of Winning Statewide in Two Decades
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Forbes
      The Fall Surge is Here Setting off Wave of Mental Problems
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Bay Area Businesses Unsure of Future Despite Strong Sales Tax Revenue
      James Thurmond, Ph.D., Director, Master of Public Administration Program, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - BlackDoctor.org
      Depression in Black Children: What Does It Look Like?
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Up All Night: Harris County Offers 24-Hour Voting Thursday (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - DNYUZ
      Houston Voters Are Turning Out in Record Numbers. Could They Flip Texas for Biden?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Cornyn’s Fate May Depend on Whether Voters Give Him a Pass for Standing by Trump (Subscription)
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - CNN
      Analysis: Why the GOP Hold on Texas Is Loosening
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Valley Morning Star
      In Democrats' Bid to Flip Texas, Maximizing the Latino Vote Is Key
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Texas Tribune
      In Democrats' Bid to Flip Texas, Maximizing the Latino Vote Is Key
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Houston Chronicle
      These Texas Women Aren’t ‘Flocking’ to Trump. They Made Up Their Minds Weeks Ago. (Subscription)
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Hill
      Texas and North Carolina: Democrats on the Verge?
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Trump Says He Built a 'Booming' Economy. Economists Say He Inherited It. (Subscription)
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Economics
    - Forbes
      How to Build Community and Why It Matters So Much
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - Los Angeles Review of Books
      Where Are the Allies for Asian American Kids?
      Karen Fang, Ph.D., Department of English
    - Houston Public Media
      Harris County Is Breaking Early Voting Records. Here Are 4 Takeaways
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Good Life
      Camus and Living a Meaningful Life with Robert Zaretsky
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Death and Childcare — More Men Die but More Women Lose Work from COVID-19 (Subscription)
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies and CLASS Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality
    - Galveston County Daily News
      Galveston County Unemployment Rate on the Rise Again
      Steven Craig, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - KHOU 11 News Houston
      'Representation Is at the Core of the Process' | The Demographics of Where We Vote
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Sputnik News
      The Emptiness of 'Lesser Evil' Politics and the Need for Electoral Alternatives
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Undecided Latina Voters In Texas Weigh Their Options Ahead Of 2020 Election
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - USA Today
      Trump’s Trouble With Christian Voters
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - LMT Online
      A 'Blue Wave' or Eager Trump Voters? 5 Takeaways from Early Voting in Harris County
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science and Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Houston Chronicle
      PACs Wage Blistering TV Ad War Over Kulkarni-Nehls U.S. House Race (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KPRC Click2Houston
      UH Examines Early Voting Data to See Who's Voting Where, Which Party Is Voting Most So Far
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The New York Times
      What Bryan Washington Is Cooking
      Mat Johnson, Ph.D., Department of English
    - KPRC Click2Houston
      Landslide or Presidential Upset? Political Science Experts Analyze the Top of Ticket and Down Ballot Impact
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      ‘I’d Walk Through a Wall of COVID to Vote’: Pent-Up Passions Send Local Voters to the Polls in Record Numbers (Subscription)
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      'Problem-Plagued' Census Could Lead to Loss of Funding, Political Representation for Harris County (Subscription)
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Le Point International
      ‘In France, Dying for the Country Takes on a Terrible New Meaning’ (In French)
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Defender Network
      Rev. William Lawson Scholarship Established at UH
      James L. Conyers, Jr., Ph.D., Director of African American Studies
    - Houston Chronicle
      Harris County Republicans Have Benefited from Mail Ballots in Recent Elections, Analysis Shows (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Newsfix
      Mayor Turner to Honor Five Houstonians for Hispanic Heritage Month
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Political Science
    - Houstonia Magazine
      Four Must-Reads from Cristina Rivera Garza, Houston's Newest MacArthur Genius
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - Austin American-Statesman
      Cornyn, Cruz Share Spotlight as Barrett Hearings Begin
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - DNYUZ
      The Battle over a Texas Order Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Locations, Explained
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Reform Austin
      How to Get Mental Health Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
      John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Director of the Clinical Psychology and Program Director of Clinical Training
    - USA News
      Hope Isn’t a Luxury. It’s Essential for Mental Health.
      Matthew Gallagher, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Gonzalez Favored in Bid for Second Term as Harris County Sheriff, Experts Say (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - The Washington Post
      In ‘Grieving,’ MacArthur ‘Genius’ Cristina Rivera Garza Reflects on the Collective Suffering of Her Home Country (Subscription)
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - Texas Monthly
      MacArthur Fellow Cristina Rivera Garza Believes that Writing is an Act of Hope
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - USA News Hub
      ‘Not Just Politics’: The 2020 Campaign is Dividing Neighbors in Houston’s Booming Suburbs
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - FOX 26 Houston
      Latino Voter Enthusiasm Up Dramatically, UH Poll Finds
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Vote Centers Bring Turnout in Brazoria County Despite Cut in Polling Locations
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Click2Houston
      UH Creative Writing Professor Named Recipient Of 2020 MacArthur Fellowship, Will Receive $625,000 Grant
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - Houston Business Journal
      UH Distinguished Professor Receives MacArthur Fellowship (Subscription)
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - Houston Public Media
      Could Texas Go Blue? And More Election 2020 Questions
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ABC 13 News
      Mail-In Ballot Mix-Ups and Voting More Than Once: The Top Voter Fraud Myths Debunked
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KCEN TV
      Some Texas Voters Reconsidering Choice of Candidate after President Trump Pauses Stimulus Deal Until After Election
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - CultureMap
      Prolific University Of Houston Professor Wins Prestigious $650,000 "Genius" Grant
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - The New York Times
      MacArthur 'Genius' Grant Winners for 2020: The Full List
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - Houston Chronicle
      UH Professor Wins $625,000 MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - Houston Public Media
      COVID in the White House – What Can We Learn?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Medical News Today
      Pandemic-Related Concerns Associated with Substance Use
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - USA Today
      Meet The 21 Creatives Who Have Been Awarded 'Genius Grants' From The MacArthur Foundation
      Cristina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies, Director of Creative Writing Program, Hispanic Studies
    - Bakersfield Now
      'Ballot Security' Or Voter Suppression? Battle Brews Over Texas Governor's Order
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Mehr News
      Debate Showed ‘An Empire In Decline’: Academic
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      What Are The Medical And Political Impacts Of President Trump’s COVID Diagnosis?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Reform Austin
      Supreme Court Changes Reinvigorate Texas Heartbeat Bill Sponsors
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KTRK-TV
      Houston Airline Attendant Makes Emotional Final Arrival Announcement After Losing Job from United Furloughs
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Elite Daily
      7 Ways to Participate in the 2020 Election If You Can’t Vote, Because Your Voice Matters
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - MSN
      Houston Chef Chris Shepherd's Southern Smoke Has Raised $3,361,772 for Restaurant Workers in Need Right Now
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology
    - The Growth Op
      Mental Toll of COVID-19 Connected to Substance Abuse Will Last Generations, Researchers Say
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
- September
  - - ABC News
      Black Teen Girls Speak out about Racial Microaggressions They Face
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The New York Times
      Mexico’s War on Its Citizens’ Bodies
      Christina Rivera-Garza, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor in Hispanic Studies and Director of Creative Writing Program, Department of Hispanic Studies
    - Yahoo News
      In Texas, Suburbia Holds Key to November Election
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KXAN
      Joe Biden has 66% of Texas Latino Vote, New Poll Shows (Subscription)
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KXAN
      Polls Are Tight in Texas. Will National Democrats Invest Enough to Turn It Blue?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - ACEs Connection
      Pandemic Sets Off Future Wave of Worsening Mental Health Issues
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - Firstpost
      COVID-19 and Mental Health: Studies Show New Normal Levels of Trait Anxiety, Increased Risk of Substance Abuse
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      Trump, Biden Going Head-to-Head in Cleveland: Will Debate Be Substantive, Impactful?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Retail Brief Africa
      Mental Health Issues to Linger Post-Pandemic
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - Science Daily
      Pandemic Sets Off Future Wave of Worsening Mental Health Issues
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Public Media
      Poll: 90% of Texas Latino Voters Plan to Cast a Vote This November
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Center for Mexican American Studies
    - San Antonio Express-News
      This Group Is Trying to Woo Latinos to the Texas GOP. Democrats Are Skeptical.
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Washington Post
      Voters Punish Senators When They Don’t Like Their Supreme Court Confirmation Votes (Subscription)
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Daily Kos
      Trump's Supreme Court Pick Might Help Him Steal the Election, but Leaves Republican Senators Hanging
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Austin Statesman
      Shelley Luther, Railing Against ‘Tyrant Governor,’ Seeks Texas Senate Seat Tuesday
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Inverse
      Why One Popular Personality Test Is 'Pseudoscientific at Best'
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director, Personality Development and Success Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - Forbes
      Op-ed: Navalny Poisoning Just a Bump in the Road for Nord Stream 2
      Paul Gregory, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Cullen Distinguished Professor of Economics, Department of Economics
    - Houston Chronicle
      Chris Shepherd’s Southern Smoke is a Hero to Restaurant Workers Hit by the Pandemic (Subscription)
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology
    - The Sun Daily
      In Texas, Suburbia Holds Key to November Election
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - News Channel Nebraska
      Women are More Likely to Experience Depression, Anxiety, New CDC Data Shows
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Stylist
      Sibling Personality Traits: The Truth About Oldest, Youngest and Middle Children, According to Science
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director, Personality Development and Success Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      Will Partisan Battle to Fill Ginsburg's Seat Sully U.S. Supreme Court's Image?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - WFAA
      Know Before You Go: Changes to Expect When You Vote
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - San Antonio Express-News
      Texas Shatters Voter Registration Records Again as Trump-Biden Election Draws Closer
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Good Morning America
      As U.S. Hits 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths, Experts Warn of Growing Mental Health Crisis
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Democrats Take Aim at Houston Suburbs in Bid for Texas House Majority (Subscription)
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Voice of the HWY
      Outside the Box: Do Our Social Skills Fade as We Age? Seniors May Not Like the Answer
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director, Personality Development and Success Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      With Straight Ticket Option Gone, Harris County Worries Voters Will Need Much More Time in Booth (Subscription)
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Sputnik News
      Bader-Ginsburg Death Provokes Hysteria – and Historical Amnesia
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Sputnik News
      ‘Inflection Point’: Social Victories Imperiled by Potential Supreme Court Conservative Supermajority
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - KXAN
      Texas Republicans eye heartbeat bill reboot amid SCOTUS transition
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - LMTonline
      Ex-district clerk Daniels touts experience in bid to unseat Bennett as Harris County tax assessor
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Los Angeles Review of Books
      For Camus, It Was Always Personal
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Savannah Now
      VIEWPOINTS: Bridging America’s divides requires a willingness to work together -- without becoming friends first
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Truth Out
      Historians Blast Barr for Comparing Stay-at-Home Orders to Slavery
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Sputnik News
      Does Trump Want Assange Jailed to Keep Him Quiet, Protect Election Campaign?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Big Smoke
      Lockdown Has Changed Our Personalities, Psychologists Claim
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director, Personality Development and Success Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - Abilene Reporter News
      Experts: Proposed State Takeover of Austin Police Legal, but Unprecedented
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Defender News Network
      New National Research Center at UH to Pursue Health Equity
      Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Director, Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic, Department of Psychology
    - Lone Star Literary Life
      Lone Star Listens: Dr. Nicolás Kanellos of Arte Público Press
      Nicolás Kanellos, Ph.D., Brown Foundation Professor of Hispanic Studies and Director of Arte Público Press and Recovering the US Hispanic Literary Heritage, Department of Hispanic Studies
    - New York Times
      Faces in a Nursing Home
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - San Antonio Current
      Protests to Remove Racist Statues and Iconography are Part of a Larger Effort to Reframe Texas History
      Raúl Ramos, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Chronicle of Higher Education
      Diversity Without Dollars: You Think You Can’t Afford to Transform Your Faculty? UH Begs to Differ
      Monique T. Mills, Ph.D., Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    - News Pronto
      Bridging America's Divides Requires a Willingness to Work Together Without Becoming Friends First
      Elizabeth N.Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Neuroscience News
      Older Women With Type 2 Diabetes Have Different Patterns of Blood Use in Their Brains
      Stacey Gorniak, Ph.D., Director, Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research, Health and Human Performance
    - USA Today
      For Labor Day, honor workers by keeping them alive. We need COVID workplace standards
      Josiah Rector, Ph.D., Department of History
    - National Review
      Older Ladies with Type 2 Diabetes Have Completely Different Patterns of Blood Use of Their Brains
      Stacey Gorniak, Ph.D., Director, Center for Neuromotor and Biomechanics Research, Health and Human Performance
    - Reform Austin
      It’s Labor Day! Let the Campaigning Begin!
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KTRK-TV
      Houston Congressman Rebuke's President's Assertion That People Could Vote Twice
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - VOX
      How chronic stress and Covid-19 might be linked
      Kathryn Freeman Anderson, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - National Review
      The Sources of Stanley Kubrick’s Mystique
      David Mikics, Ph.D., John and Rebecca Moores Distinguished Professor, Department of English
    - Houston Chronicle
      Suffrage ‘sheroes’ to get spotlight in online lecture
      Nancy Sims, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Inside Higher ED
      Welcoming Activities That Work
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - Washington Monthly
      Report: These Colleges Do Best in Popular Black Majors
      College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Sociology
    - University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      Neurofibromatosis survivor: Please wear a mask to prevent COVID-19
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - ABC 13
      Post Office and Big Box Stores Spurn League of Women Voters' Registration Efforts
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      Town Square: A Conversation About Race and Equality
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- August
  - - FEATURE
      Time
      Women's Equality Day Is a Reminder That the Fight for Women’s Rights Didn’t End With the 19th Amendment
      Leandra Zarnow, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Today
      Talking about money doesn't have to make us cringe. Here's how to make it easier
      John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Director, Center for Forensic Psychology, Department of Psychology
    - Loud & Clear
      Trump's Election Strategy Stimulates Right Wing Militia Mobilization
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Nation
      What This Country Needs Is a Working Parents Administration
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies & IRWGS
    - The Daily News
      'Really heartbreaking': Social isolation can have harmful effects on seniors
      John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Director, Center for Forensic Psychology, Department of Psychology
    - Austin Statesman
      McCaul Vote on Postal Service Points to Tight Race
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Governing
      Texas County Expands November Voting Options by $17M
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Chronicle
      Harris County OKs $17M to add polls, voting hours and drive-thru balloting for November election
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Newsweek
      Gun-toting St. Louis Couple Who Threatened Black Lives Matter Protesters to Speak at RNC
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Texas Monthly
      The Dirty Reason Why a San Antonio Tortilla Company Has “Sanitary” in its Name
      Monica Perales, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Latinx newswire
      HACU Announces Fellows for Second Cohort of Its Leadership Academy/ La Academia de Liderazgo
      Pamela A. Quiroz, Ph.D., Director, CMAS
    - Globe Newswire
      HACU Announces Fellows for Second Cohort of Its Leadership Academy/ La Academia de Liderazgo
      Pamela A. Quiroz, Ph.D., Director, CMAS
    - Forbes
      Freelancers, It's Tough Out There: New Tools to Handle the Stress and Uncertainty of Pandemic Times
      Department of Psychology
    - TMC News
      The Strange and Vivid Dreams of COVID-19
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director, Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Head Topics
      7 Coping Skills to Deal with Anger You Might Be Feeling Right Now
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - JBHE
      Is Racial Discrimination a Significant Factor in the Rise of the Black Suicide Rate?
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - NY Daily News
      Different Release Approaches by ‘Mulan’ and ‘Tenet’ Could Provide Window into Film’s Industry Future, Experts Say
      Joe Leydon, Lecturer, Department of Political Science
    - Austin Statesman
      Fact-check: Are Republican voters in Texas on average 20 years older than Democratic voters?
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - History News Network
      What 5 Texas Political Science and Policy Experts Are Reading Now
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - NY Daily News
      Different release approaches by ‘Mulan’ and ‘Tenet’ could provide window into film’s industry future, experts say
      Joe Leydon, Lecturer, Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - History News Network
      Examining Christian End Times Rhetoric in the Time of COVID
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - The Good Men Project
      Forgiveness Is a Toxic Practice
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - The Royal Gazette
      Harris must be Biden’s true partner to really matter
      Leandra Zarnow, Ph.D., Department of History
    - UrduPoint News
      RPT: ANALYSIS - Biden Picked Harris For Governing Skills Despite 'Top Cop' Record Infuriating Progressives
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Inside Higher Ed
      Suggestions for Teaching about Race
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Texas Democrats Ramp up Vote-by-Mail Program as COVID-19 Looms over Elections
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Washington Post
      What does France owe Lebanon, and can it deliver?
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - The American Scholar
      Meditations on Marcus
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - MSN
      Steele's dossier: 'Clown show' or the greatest Russian coup?
      Paul Roderick Gregory, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Tasmanian Times
      The Psychology of Mountain Culture & Creativity
      Melanie Rudd, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Poets & Writers
      Ten Questions for francine j. harris
      Francine J. Harris, Ph.D., Department of English
    - The Good Men Project
      Little Known Reasons People Think COVID-19 Is a Liberal Hoax
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
- July
  - - FEATURE
      BBC
      How lockdown may have changed your personality
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Director of the Personality Development and Success Laboratory, Department of Psychology
    - Los Angeles Review of Books
      The Limit of Lyrical Thinking: A Conversation with Susan Briante
      Roberto Tejada, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor, Department of English
    - Mxdwn.com
      Comic-Con at Home: How Harry Potter, Black Panther, and Pop Culture are Being Used to Inspire Real Life Superheroes
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Reform Austin
      COVID-19 has Teachers, Others Contemplate Writing Wills
      Anka A. Vujanovic, Ph.D., Director, Trauma and Stress Studies Center (TaSSC), Psychology
    - Houston Public Media
      Engines of Our Ingenuity 3238: Whitewashing
      Karen Fang, Ph.D., Department of English
    - Washington Post
      The author of ‘Robinson Crusoe’ was the Anthony Fauci of his age
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: How to jump-start equity in education during COVID-19 crisis, not make things worse
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies & IRWGS
    - Foreign Affairs
      The Strange Defeat of the United States
      Robert Zaretsky, Ph.D., Department of History
    - Psych Central
      Study: Inadequate Nighttime Sleep Can Alter Children’s Emotional Health
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director of the Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - WiSP Sports
      Inequalities for Black Women in Coaching, Mentorship and Academia
      Joyce Olushola Ogunrinde, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - Satoshi Nakamoto Blog
      The online battle for the mental health of service workers
      John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Yahoo News
      As Amid spike in crime, a question of who owns the streets
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - ABC 7 News
      As Biden launches first ad, Texas could become expensive new battleground in 2020 race
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - GVTC Communications
      Trump Insists He's Ahead In Texas, Despite 5-Point Deficit In New Dallas Morning News Poll
      Nancy Beck Young, Ph.D., Chair, Department of History
    - Statesman
      As Texas grapples with coronavirus, voter registration numbers are down
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - San Antonio Express-News
      Texas Voter Registration Surges to 16.4M Despite Pandemic
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Santa Cruz Indymedia
      Roots of Slavery, Black Lives Matter, Defund Police - Gerald Horne Interview
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Texas Standard
      Prudent Or Politically Motivated? Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Cancels Convention With Mixed GOP Reactions
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Defender News Network
      UH offering free mental health therapy online for restaurant workers
      Carla Sharp, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training, Department of Psychology
    - HCPLive
      Inadequate Sleep Impacts Children's Emotional Health
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director of the Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Cancel University of Houston football this fall to keep players safe from pandemic
      Billy Hawkins, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Student and Faculty Success, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Beaumont Enterprise
      Once lauded for its COVID-19 response, Texas now grapples with one of country’s worst outbreaks
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Study Finds
      While covering protests, mainstream media focuses on violence and spectacle over real issues
      Summer Harlow, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - WGN TV
      The psychological impact of dealing with the burden of racism
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      Only 33% of US States Meet COVID-19 Testing Targets; Americans Added to EU Travel Ban
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The New York Times
      Should We Play? Two College Football Teams Have Very Different Answers
      Billy Hawkins, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Student and Faculty Success, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - PIX 11
      Expert believes seeing political figures in masks influences others to do the same
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- June
  - - FEATURE
      Los Angeles Times
      How does L.A.'s racial past resonate now? #BlackLivesMatter’s originator and 5 writers discuss
      Gerald Horne, UH Moores Professor of History and African American Studies, Ph.D., JD.
      Photo credit: Allen Schaben and Los Angeles Times
    - Sputnik News
      US Election; Racism; Glasgow Stabbing; Coronavirus Medical Update
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      Greg Abbott is a ‘traitor’? Texas is a tyranny? The Texas GOP has a Hate Abbott Club
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Dnyuz
      Here Are Some Tips For Black People Interested In Therapy
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Defender Network
      Dealing with loneliness during pandemic
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Hill
      Putin's best-laid plans for lifetime rule
      Paul Gregory, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Cullen Distinguished Professor of Economics, Department of Economics
    - Eurasia Review
      Examining Media Coverage Of Protests Worldwide
      Summer Harlow, Ph.D., Jack J. Valenti School of Communication
    - France 24
      Gerald Horne explains Juneteenth on France 24
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - The Atlantic
      The Sun Belt Spikes Could Be a Disaster for Trump
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU
      The psychology behind decisions on wearing masks during COVID-19 pandemic
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Defender Network
      UH-Downtown names interim president
      Antonio Tillis, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Houston Business Journal
      UH-Downtown names interim president, will start national search for replacement
      Antonio Tillis, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - Houston Style Magazine
      Interim President Appointed at UH-Downtown
      Antonio Tillis, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
    - USA Today
      Texas primary runoff: Understanding vote by mail during the coronavirus
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Sputnik News
      Ruling Class Rethinks Juneteenth⁠—While Overlooking Black Liberation
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Non Perele
      Tearing Down White Supremacist Monuments Isn’t Empty Symbolism
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Political Roundup: Are 20-Somethings Really To Blame For The COVID-19 Spike?
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science and Associate Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies
    - Houstonia
      Read Your Way Toward Anti-Racism with These 7 Books
      Cedric Tolliver, Ph.D., Department of English
    - Community Impact Newspaper
      Shoppers Are Abandoning Their Online Carts More Than Ever — Here's Why
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Today
      Shoppers Are Abandoning Their Online Carts More Than Ever — Here's Why
      John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      Another Unarmed Black Man Killed by Police in Atlanta: The Struggle for Justice Continues!
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Chronicle
      Opinion: Build an economy of care, universal income makes sense now and for the future
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies & IRWGS
    - Houston Public Media
      Survey: Some Texas Oil and Gas Producers Fear a Biden Presidency
      Pablo M. Pinto, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      Political Roundup: Local Leaders Make Moves To Fight Police Brutality
      Elizabeth N. Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - DW News
      Twitter makes "Juneteenth" employee holiday
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - US News
      A Texas Showdown: How Biden Could Take the Lone Star State
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KHOU.com
      BP plans to layoff 10,000 employees worldwide, CEO Bernard Looney says
      Energy Fellow Ed Hirs and Lecturer, Department of Economics
    - Sputnik News
      Brutal Trends, Badgeless Forces, Social Uprising in Economic Decline
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - KRGV
      Conspiracy theories and racist memes: How a dozen Texas GOP county chairs caused turmoil within the party
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - FOX 26 ABC 13
      U.S. job market unexpectedly improves, but economy could take years to recover
      Steven Craig, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Houston Public Media
      Houston Protests Have Been Peaceful Compared To Other Cities. Why?
      James Conyers, Ph.D., Director, Department of African American Studies
    - Houston Public Media
      Political Roundup: How Local, State, And National Leaders Have Responded To The George Floyd Protests
      Nancy Sims, Lecturer, Department of Political Science
    - Loud & Clear
      Mass Protests Sweep US After Trump Threatens Military Action
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - San Antonio Express-News
      Protests and Plague in the Lone Star State
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Naples Daily News
      'Too tight to tell in Texas': New state poll shows Trump ahead by 1 point over Biden
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - DNYUZ
      The George Floyd Election
      Scott Clifford, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - KPRC Radio
      Will President Trump Get to Nominate a Third Supreme Court Justice?
      Jim Granato, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Texas Tribune
      As coronavirus hits Texas, the state's top health official is spending 30 hours a week on a second job — that pays $600,000
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - MEHR News Agency
      US Prof. asks Iranian friends to assist Americans in abolishing culture of slavery
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
- May
  - - KPRC Click2Houston
      'Living While Black' Anxiety: Frustration Is Trigger Point for Protests
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
      Texas Democrats meet this week, but it’s all online: ‘At least the drinks are cheaper’
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Discover Magazine
      Turns Out, You Can’t Blame Your Personality on Birth Order — Unless You’re a Twin
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Sputnik News
      George Floyd's Case: US Police Officers Should be Punished Stricter Over Killings of Innocent - Prof
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Forbes
      American Offices Are Reopening Many Employees Arent Ready
      Christiane Spitzmueller, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - CultureMap
      Chris Shepherd's charity offers free mental health care to restaurant workers
      Carla Sharp, Ph.D., & John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Public Media
      Political Roundup: Mask Wearing As A Political Symbol, And Texas As A Backup RNC Site
      Beth Simas, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Undefeated
      NCAA must stop perpetuating academic and financial disparities for HBCUs
      Billy Hawkins, Ph.D., Department of Health and Human Performance
    - CNN
      There’s One Epidemic We May Never Find a Vaccine for: Fear of Black Men in Public Spaces
      Shayne Lee, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - Click2Houston
      UH Professor Says Polarization of Health Decisions Makes a United Front Difficult
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - UH Moment
      UH Alumnus Wins Pulitzer Prize
      Department of English Creative Writing Program
    - WIRED
      How to Sleep When the World Is Falling Apart
      Candice Alfano, Ph.D., Director of Sleep Anxiety Center of Houston, Department of Psychology
    - Galveston County Daily News
      More Galveston County residents return to society as distancing fatigue sets in
      Matthew Gallagher, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Houston Chronicle
      A month after historic crash, situation 'not nearly as dire' for U.S. oil prices, experts say
      Energy Fellow Ed Hirs and Lecturer, Department of Economics
    - Texas Public Radio
      Texas Counties 'Disenfranchised Voters' By Closing Too Many Polling Places, Say Advocates
      Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Matters
      Political Roundup: Another Potential COVID-19 Relief Package, And Dr. Fauci’s Warning
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., & Nancy Sims, Lecturer, Department of Political Science
    - In The Thick
      Learning in Quarantine
      Elizabeth Farfán-Santos, Ph.D., Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
    - KPRC-TV
      Fort Bend County Judge makes pitch to Elon Musk, Tesla to set up shop in county
      Steven Craig, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Longview News-Journal
      Texas has billions in its rainy day fund. But legislators say they won’t use it until January
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - Houston Public Media
      Is 2020 The Year Texas Becomes A Battleground State?
      Richard Murray, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - The Dallas Morning News
      Texas leaders say you should wear a mask, but you don’t have to, muddling public health message
      Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
    - How Stuff Works
      9 Surprising Facts About Mexican Revolutionary Pancho Villa
      John Mason Hart, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Matters
      Deaf Community Faces Unique Challenges During The Pandemic
      Sharon Hill, ASL Interpreting Program Director, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    - Houston Chronicle
      A Q&A with Pulitzer Prize winner Jericho Brown on how he reinvented himself in Houston [Opinion]
      Department of English Creative Writing Program
    - Latino Rebels
      The Cost of Medical Marginalization: Undocumented Mothers and Health Access in the Time of COVID-19
      Elizabeth Farfán-Santos, Ph.D., Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
    - RealClear Markets
      Coronavirus and the Great Lockdown: A Non-Biological Black Swan
      Paul Gregory, Ph.D., Cullen Distinguished Professor of Economics, Department of Economics
    - Houston Matters
      Businesses Continue To Partially Reopen, The Presidency Of George W. Bush, And Black Mental Health
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Men's Health
      People All Over the World Can't Get Enough Anthony Fauci
      Jaye L. Derrick, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Texas Tribune
      Texas' front-line workers in the pandemic are predominantly women and people of color, analysis finds
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies & IRWGS
- April
  - - Houston Chronicle
      So you want to write a book in quarantine?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Houston Public Media
      Thousands Of Oil And Gas Workers Have Been Laid Off In Houston. What’s Next?
      Christiane Spitzmueller, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Texas Standard
      How To Maintain Mental Health While Sequestered At Home
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Texas Tribune
      280,000 more Texans filed for unemployment last week as oil collapse and coronavirus precautions wallop state's economy
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Innovation Map
      Texas sees decline in clean energy jobs — and more losses are expected due to coronavirus
      Energy Fellow Ed Hirs and Lecturer, Department of Economics
    - Defender News Service
      UH psychology professor joins stars on BET pandemic relief effort
      Rheeda Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - KHOU 11 News
      Good for drivers, bad business: Oil industry takes historic hit as prices sink into negative territory
      Energy Fellow Ed Hirs and Lecturer, Department of Economics
    - KPRC-TV
      Here’s why you may be losing sleep and having weird dreams during the COVID-19 pandemic
      Matthew Gallagher, Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
    - The Courier of Montgomery County
      Coronavirus forces girls to forego quinceañera rite of passage in the age of quarantine
      Elizabeth Farfán-Santos, Ph.D., Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
    - The Real News Network
      Finding Hope During The COVID-19 Pandemic
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Monthly Review
      The Real News talks to Dr. Gerald Horne about Finding Hope During The COVID-19 Pandemic
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Sputnik
      'Racist' Corona or Bad Healthcare: Who’s to Blame for Higher Number of COVID-19 Deaths Among Blacks?
      Gerald Horne, Ph.D., Moores Professor of History, Department of History
    - Newsrust
      Will Texas Force Oil Production Cuts?
      Energy Fellow Ed Hirs and Lecturer, Department of Economics
    - El Paso Times
      Businesses may see tax hike if state runs out of money to pay unemployment
      Steven Craig, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - The Atlantic
      The Perks of Being a Weirdo
      Rodica Damian, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - InnovationMap
      Economists dive into the economic impact of COVID-19, low oil prices on Houston
      Energy Fellow Ed Hirs and Lecturer, Department of Economics
    - Bloomberg
      Americans Don Masks Haltingly or Not at All Despite CDC Advice
      Scott V. Savage, Ph.D., Department of Sociology
    - Houston Chronicle
      Flatten the curve on domestic violence: Coordinated action needed during coronavirus quarantine
      Elizabeth Gregory, Ph.D., Director of Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies & IRWGS
    - The New York Times
      Is It Time for Americans to Embrace the Bidet?
      Martin V. Melosi, Ph.D., Cullen Professor Emeritus of History, Center for Public History
    - Patch
      Economist contends a mature economy will encounter slower growth
      Dietrich Vollrath, Ph.D., Department of Economics
    - Self Magazine
      17 Things to Do If You Feel Cooped Up, Isolated, and All-Around Crappy
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Washington Post
      Stop calling covid-19 a foreign virus
      Mark A. Goldberg, Ph.D., History
    - TODAY
      How to dress while working from home, according to the experts
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Los Angeles Times
      Why we should learn to accept the coronavirus craziness
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- March
  - - Self Magazine
      17 Things to Do If You Feel Cooped Up, Isolated, and All-Around Crappy
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - The Washington Post
      Stop calling covid-19 a foreign virus
      Mark A. Goldberg, Ph.D., History
    - TODAY
      How to dress while working from home, according to the experts
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
    - Los Angeles Times
      Why we should learn to accept the coronavirus craziness
      Rheeda L. Walker, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
- February
  - - Talking Points Memo
      The Democratic Party Talks About Race By Not Talking About Race
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - TIME
      What People Still Get Wrong About Segregation
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
    - Houston Chronicle
      The great vision of Houston’s Arte Público Press
      Nicolás Kanellos, Ph.D., Hispanic Studies
    - History News Network
      Kindergarten Goes to the University Classroom: The Educational Value of Show and Tell
      Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
- January
  - - - KRIV FOX 26
        Breaking down recent developments in the impeachment trial of President Trump
        Jim Granato, Ph.D., Political Science
        
        Salon
        I asked people why they don’t vote, and this is what they told me
        Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
        
        KHOU-11
        Houston Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia one of seven impeachment managers ahead of Senate trial
        Jeremy Bailey, Ph.D., Political Science
        
        The Washington Post
        The problem with a year of celebrating the 19th Amendment
        Andrew Joseph Pegoda, Ph.D., WGSS
        
        Houston Chronicle
        Assassinating Soleimani endangers lives in the Middle East and the U.S.
        Emran El-Badawi, MCL
      - Austin American-Statesman
        Cornyn, Cruz Share Spotlight as Barrett Hearings Begin
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
      - DNYUZ
        The Battle over a Texas Order Limiting Ballot Drop-Off Locations, Explained
        Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
      - Reform Austin
        How to Get Mental Health Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
        John P. Vincent, Ph.D., Director of the Clinical Psychology and Program Director of Clinical Training
      - USA News
        Hope Isn’t a Luxury. It’s Essential for Mental Health.
        Matthew Gallagher, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
      - Houston Chronicle
        Gonzalez Favored in Bid for Second Term as Harris County Sheriff, Experts Say (Subscription)
        Jeronimo Cortina, Ph.D., Associate Director, Center for Mexican American Studies
      - ACEs Connection
        Pandemic Sets Off Future Wave of Worsening Mental Health Issues
        Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D., Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology