FEATURED ARTICLES

UH Chemist Receives Saltman Award  
Melissa Zastrow, assistant professor of chemistry, has been named the recipient of the 2023 Paul Saltman Memorial Award in Bioinorganic Chemistry for her research into how metals affect the gastrointestinal tract.

UH Examines New Spinal Cord Injury Treatment 
UH-led research explores the potential of a drug commonly prescribed for ALS to aid in acute spinal cord injury recovery if the drug is taken within 12 hours post-injury.

Do Texas Voters Support School Vouchers? 
A recent Hobby School of Public Affairs survey reveals that nearly half of Texans support using taxpayer money for vouchers to assist low-income parents in sending their children to private schools.

Protect Your Assets 
If you use a scooter, bike or electric bike on campus, be sure to register your vehicle. Registration takes a few minutes to complete and is free. 

FEATURED EVENTS

Reminder: Voting in Texas Elections 
In Progress 
Early voting ends today, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. Convenient on-campus early and Election Day voting is available at the Student Center South. With Proposition 5 on the ballot, it’s vital to emphasize that this election holds immense importance for the University.  

Eiko Otake: A Body With Fukushima 
Tuesday, Nov. 7 
Eiko Otake's performance, “A Body With Fukushima,” embodies grief, turmoil and remorse, uniting past, present, and post-earthquake Fukushima. The free performance and Q&A is from 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Dudley Recital Hall.

Check the University calendar for a complete listing of events. 

• Trump Pitches 2024 Election as Most Important for Nation’s Future During Houston Campaign Stop 
• The Soft Underbelly: Women Leading From the Strength of Vulnerability
• Houston Rockets Pay Homage to Phi Slama Jama With City Edition Uniform 
• Houston May Extend One of City's Biggest Tax Deals, in Westchase Area, to 20 Years
• ‘Treason,’ the Musical Where the Fans Came First 
• Bill of Rights: The Fourteenth Amendment

Note: Views expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Houston.

Texas Tribune 

Texas Universities Seeking Top Research Status Will Have a Clearer Path Under New Rules
Texas universities trying to earn the coveted Carnegie “R1” title might be closer than before after a major overhaul this week.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Social Classroom Connections Can be Key to Students’ Academic Success. Professors Can Help. 
The pandemic warped the social experience of the teenagers who are now traditional-age college students. While many are eager to connect with their peers, they might not quite know how to go about it. 

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