News Releases
| Here are the most recent news releases distributed by the University of Houston: | |
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| Feb 5, 2025 | Valentine’s Day Facts – Gifts, Money & More (2025) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Professor Emeritus John T. Bowen, Former Barron Hilton Distinguished Chair, Featured in WalletHub's Best Winter Holiday Destinations Article. |
| August 5, 2024 | Professor and Conrad N. Hilton Distinguished Chair Agnes L. DeFranco has been featured as an expert opinion on a piece fo WalletHub. |
| June 11, 2024 | HFTP Announces Hospitality Code of Digital Responsibility |
| June 3, 2024 | University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership to Launch Online Bachelor of Science and Doctorate at HITEC 2024 |
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Tailoring Employee Training to Individual Needs: Experience vs. Inexperience |
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Investing in Wellness Tourism: A Good Strategic Move for Hotels |
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| February 29, 2024 | Associate Professor Tucker Johnson published opinion paper on the CoStar Class Action Lawsuit on Hosptialitynet.org. |
| February 26, 2024 | Dean Dennis Reynolds achieved recognition as a top 20 productive and influential author by the International Journal of Hospitality Management |
| February 12, 2024 | Hilton College Study Finds Higher Customer Loyalty To Companies That Cut CEO Pay - Not Jobs - During Covid Pandemic |
| February 7, 2024 | When Leaders Self-Sacrifice in Times of Crisis: The Roles of Employee Emotional Suppression and Leader Coping Strategies |
| October 2, 2023 | UH Professor Agnes DeFranco Featured in WalletHub's piece about Best Foodie Cities in America |
| September 28, 2023 | UH's Hilton College Forges New Partnership With Elite French Hospitality School |
| September 26, 2023 | UH Professor John T. Bowen Featured in WalletHub's piece about Airline Credit Cards |
| July 19, 2023 | Fine Art and Fine Wine: Study Reveals Impact of Quality Wine Program on Museum Restaurant Success |
| June 23, 2023 | Study: AI could change hotel experiences by booking reservations, suggesting transportation and overall convenience |
| June 20, 2023 | Groundbreaking Study Reveals AI Technology Is Transforming The Way Hotels Operate |
| June 5, 2023 | Metaverse A Gamechanger In Event Risk Management |
| June 1, 2023 | How New Hospitality Technology Is Enhancing Your Travel Experience |
| May 24, 2023 | Food for Thought: UH Study Highlights the Role of Clean Technology in Reducing Food Waste |
| May 18, 2023 | Adventurous Ingredients Promote Sustainability for Houston Area Restaurants |
| May 3, 2023 | UH Study Suggests Consumers Want an 'Escape' in Post-Pandemic World |
| April 27, 2023 | Hilton College Graduate Student's Hospitality Blog Wins Competition |
| April 6, 2023 | Black Lives Matter Movement Had Significant Impact on Black Entrepeneurs' Crowdfunding Efforts |
| March 2, 2023 | A New Era in Hospitality: University of Houston Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Unveils Long-Awaited Expansion & Renovation |
| December 21, 2022 | Anger Over COVID-19 Layoffs Keeping Hospitality Workers from Returning to Jobs |
| December 5, 2022 | At Your Service: Hilton College Rolls Out First Restaurant-based Food Delivery Robot in Houston |
| November 21, 2022 | UH Study Finds Word Choice and Media Exposure Affected Anti-Asian Restaurant Boycotts During COVID-19 Pandemic |
| October 20, 2022 | Wine Tasting Event Showcases Hilton College's Global Focus |
| October 5, 2022 | Going 'Rogue': UH Researchers Examine Viral Trend in Global Marketing |
| September 19, 2022 | Hilton College's Student-Run Coffeehouse Has New, Larger Home |
| April 28, 2022 | Menu Design Key to Increased Wine Sales and Customer Satisfaction |
| February 28, 2022 | A ‘Global Hospitality’ Evolution: UH Hilton College Changes Name |
| July 27, 2021 | Groundbreaking Ushers in ‘A New Era of Hospitality’ |
| May 27, 2021 | $2M Grant to Examine What Drives Promotion and Tenure Outcomes in Higher Ed |
| April 26, 2021 | Persuading Consumers to Go Green |
| March 22, 2021 | UH Virtual Dinner Party Features Acclaimed Houston Chef |
| February 24, 2021 | UH Receives $10 Million Legacy Gift from Conrad N. Hilton Foundation |
| January 5, 2021 | UH Study First to Address Gender Inequity in Promotional Opportunities of Hotel Employees |
| December 18, 2020 | Ignoring CDC Guidelines Leads to Fear, Anger Among Employees |
| November 20, 2020 | Minimizing the Impact of Restaurant Shutdowns, Restrictions in China Amid COVID-19 Crisis |
| October 21, 2020 | How Fear Encourages Physical Distancing During Pandemic |
| October 7, 2020 | Customers Prefer Partitions Over Mannequins in Socially-Distanced Dining Rooms |
| September 1, 2020 | Words Matter: Revealing ‘How’ Restaurateurs Land Investors Online |
| August 10, 2020 | UH Hilton College Announces Winners of First-ever Global Hospitality Hackathon (HC3) |
| July 20, 2020 | UH Hilton College and its Partners Win I-CHRIE’s McCool Breakthrough Award |
| June 1, 2020 | UH Hilton College Initiates First-ever Hospitality Hackathon (HC3); Challenges Students From Hospitality Programs Across the Globe |
| May 14, 2020 | Hilton University of Houston Open for Business |
| October 21, 2019 | More than $1 Million Raised for Student Success at Hilton College’s Golden Anniversary Gala |
| September 25, 2019 | Hilton College Marks 50 Years with Golden Anniversary Gala |
| March 18, 2019 | Hilton University of Houston Receives $30.4 Million Bond for Expansion Project |
| February 25, 2019 | Robots and Artificial Intelligence Present Challenges, Opportunities for Hospitality Industry |
| September 11, 2018 | 34th Annual Caesar Salad Competition Benefits Hilton College |
| January 31, 2018 | $1 Million Gift Will Support Center for Student Success at UH Hilton College |
| October 23, 2017 | Hilton College-San Antonio First to Offer Business-Focused Agave Spirits Class |
| March 7, 2016 | Road Trip: Hilton College Students Learning the Business of Texas Wine and Steak on Spring Break |
| November 28, 2016 | Hilton College Team Wins $50,000 to Learn How to Start Innovative Food Safety Business |
| October 18, 2016 | UH Conrad N. Hilton College–San Antonio, Alamo Beer Company, Partner for Alamo Showdown Cook-Off |
| September 15, 2016 | Eric Affeldt, ClubCorp CEO, to be Inducted Into Hospitality Hall of Honor |
| May 4, 2016 | First Graduates of the UH Hilton College-San Antonio Join Houston Classmates at Convocation Ceremonies |
| March 14, 2016 | Spring Break Road Trip Offers Lessons in Barbecue, Texas Wines for UH Hilton College Students |
| January 20, 2016 | New Hospitality Program Pairs Hilton College With Tourism Capital of Texas |
| October 26, 2015 | Hilton Worldwide President & CEO Chris Nassetta Inducted Into Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor |
| October 1, 2015 | Exclusive New Global Hospitality Master’s Program Welcomes Inaugural Class |
| August 24, 2015 | Hilton Worldwide President & CEO Chris Nassetta to Be Inducted Into Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor |
| August 17, 2015 | Mobile Apps Can Offer Guests Personalized Hotel Experiences in Exchange for Personal Info |
| August 11, 2015 | Study: Restaurants Should Educate Diners About BYOB Options to Attract Millennial Customers |
| July 23, 2015 | Hilton College, Diageo Launch Hospitality Training Program for Houston Veterans |
| June 1, 2015 | Research at Conrad N. Hilton College Aims to Reduce Tainted Wine |
| February 9, 2015 | University of Houston Names New Dean of Conrad N. Hilton College |
| February 2, 2015 | Hilton College Joins Top Hospitality Programs in Europe and Asia to Offer MS in Global Hospitality Business |
| November 6, 2014 | Hilton College Students Take Home Hardware at International HFTP Conference |
| October 22, 2014 | Conrad N. Hilton College - San Antonio Finds Permanent Home in Sunset Station |
| September 23, 2014 | Caesar Salad Competition Returns to Hilton University of Houston |
| September 8, 2014 | Chef Alain Ducasse to Be Inducted Into Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor |
| August 5, 2014 | Conrad N. Hilton College to Offer Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration |
| July 18, 2014 | Event Planned by Hilton College Students Wins National NACE Award |
| July 10, 2014 | NBA Hall-of-Famer David Robinson Goes One-on-One With Hilton College Campers |
| May 22, 2014 | New Wine Lab at Hilton College Strengthens Beverage Management Program |
| May 21, 2014 | Hilton College Signs Agreement to Create Tripartite Master’s Degree in Global Hospitality Business |
| March 26, 2014 | Conrad N. Hilton College to Offer Bachelor's Degree in San Antonio |
| March 18, 2014 | Christie’s Wine Auction to Benefit Conrad N. Hilton College |
| March 4, 2014 | Hilton College Mixology Students Create Craft Cocktails for Wyndham Houston West Energy Corridor |
| March 4, 2014 | New Hilton College Study Examines Fresh-Cut Produce Handling Processes |
| February 28, 2014 | Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Announces First-Ever Brewmaster’s Table Beer-Pairing Dinner |
| December 19, 2013 | Conrad N. Hilton College–Lima Raises the Level of Hospitality Education in South America |
| November 1, 2013 | Fred Parks Lecture Series ‘Demystifies’ The Wine-Buying Experience |
| October 22, 2013 | Hilton College Students Honored at International HFTP Conference |
| October 18, 2013 | Hilton College Survey: Applicants Wary of Companies That Recruit on Facebook |
| October 9, 2013 | Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair Awards 8 Scholarships to Standout Students |
| October 4, 2013 | Et Tu, Houston? Annual Caesar Salad Competition Brings Local Chefs to UH |
| September 23, 2013 | Hilton College Students Win Coveted ISES Award for ‘Best Themed Event’ |
| September 17, 2013 | New Ron Howard Film ‘Rush’ Takes a Lap Around Hilton College |
| August 30, 2013 | Founders of La Quinta, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises to Be Inducted Into Hospitality Hall of Honor |
| August 7, 2013 | Hilton College Researchers to Grow, Study Produce From New Aquaponics System |
| May 21, 2013 | NBA Legend Launches Hospitality Internship Program at Hilton College |
| April 11, 2013 | 360 Guests Come Home to Hilton College for 40th Anniversary of Gourmet Night |
| March 27, 2013 | Hospitality Students Take Leadership Role in Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair |
| March 1, 2013 | Fred Parks Lecture Series Brings a Taste of Napa Valley to UH |
| November 13, 2012 | Par Excellence Celebrates 30th Anniversary at Hilton College |
| September 17, 2012 | Student-Run Restaurant Reopens at Hilton College with New Menu |
| August 27, 2012 | Leading Wine Importer/Producer, Extended-Stay Hotel Pioneer to be Inducted into Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor |
| July 17, 2012 | Farm to Market: New Device Makes Cleaning Leafy Greens Easy, Economical |
| May 14, 2012 | Shepard Honors Jimmie Dee Fore with Scholarship Endowment |
| January 25, 2012 | My Table magazine’s Second Annual Golf Tournament Benefits Scholarship Endowment at Hilton College |
| October 13, 2011 | Fred Parks Lecture Series Brings a Taste of California to UH |
| August 31, 2011 | Hospitality Industry Leaders Lauded at Annual Induction Ceremony |
| February 21, 2011 | Hilton College Offers Joint Tourism Class with Bethlehem University |
| February 15, 2011 | Hilton University of Houston Housekeeping Staff Wins 'Most Improved' |
| January 28, 2011 | Hilton College's 38th Annual Gourmet Night to Offer Delicious Food and Fun |
| October 13, 2010 | Fred Parks Lecture Series Offers a Wine-Tasting Tour of Tuscany |
| October 4, 2010 | Master Chef Visits Hilton College to Demo the Art of Japanese Cuisine |
| September 14, 2010 | Hilton College Student Wins Prestigious Spa Scholarship |
| August 16, 2010 | Hall of Honor to Induct Leading Restaurateur, Lodging Advocate |
| April 22, 2010 | Hilton University of Houston Re-Opens With $12.5 Million Renovation |
| April 19, 2010 | Hilton College Hosts Iron Chef Competition |
| January 28, 2010 | Hilton College Graduate Joins Staff as Alumni Director |
| January 25, 2010 | Experienced Hotelier Takes Reins as New GM of Hilton University of Houston |