FEATURED ARTICLES

Mesoamerica a Model for Modern Metropolises
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Diane Z. Chase is a lead author on a recent article exploring how lessons learned from ancient civilizations may inform how modern cities respond to climate change.

Houston Voters Split on the City’s Next Mayor
A new survey conducted by UH Hobby School of Public Affairs suggests the November race for mayor of Houston will be close, with about one-third of voters saying they intend to vote for state Sen. John Whitmire and another third who expect to vote for U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

Be a Cougar Mover for Residence Hall Opening
Volunteer as a Cougar Mover to welcome and support first time students, returning students and their families during Cougar Move-In happening Thursday, Aug. 17 - Saturday, Aug. 19. The final day to sign up to volunteer is Friday, Aug. 4.

FEATURED EVENT

Houston Shakespeare Festival: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Friday, July 28
The opening night for “Much Ado About Nothing” is Friday, July 28, at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The free event begins at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are required for the seating area of the theatre.

Check the University calendar for a complete listing of events. 

• A Look at Gas Prices Around the World
• Since Getting in Presidential Race, Ron Desantis Has Outraised Trump in Texas
• UH Gets $2M to Launch Innovative Transportation-focused Cybersecurity Center
• Whitmire, Jackson Lee Lead Houston Mayoral Race in New UH Poll
• Where Does the Houston Area End and When Does ‘Out of Town’ Begin?
• UH Student Volunteers Clean Up Around Hennessy Park

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

Texas Tribune 

Texas A&M Suspended Professor Accused of Criticizing Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in Lecture
The professor, an expert on the opioids crisis, was placed on paid administrative leave and investigated, raising questions about the extent of political interference in higher education, particularly in health-related matters.

Inside Higher Ed

Academic Success Tip: Working Smarter With ChatGPT
A professor at the University of Iowa shares how she taught students to get better results from ChatGPT with a classroom assignment.

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