Your UH Moment: The news you need in 60 seconds. This week, four graduate programs ranked in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report; Professor of Psychology Christine Spitzmueller's study revealed mindfulness lessens fatigue for oil rig workers; and Professor of English Cedric Tolliver was selected as a National Humanities Center Fellow.

Chelsea O’Hara is program director for the Hobby School of Public Affairs and its Next Generation Leadership Academy. The new undergraduate program for students seeking public service or social impact careers joins 12 other U.S. institutions in the Next Generation Service Corps. The UH program is the initiative’s first partner in Texas.

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Provost Search Update
The provost search committee co-chairs provided an status update on the search for the next Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Following extensive input from the UH community, they recently began the formal process of reviewing applications. The goal is to bring the finalists to UH in May. 

Research Could Simplify Decisions for Ship Channel Dredging
Millions of dollars are at stake every time a major ship channel is cleaned. Zheyong Bian, assistant professor in the College of Technology, collaborated with project leader Yun Bai from Rutgers University to develop ways to maximize resources, resulting in saved time and money.

UH to Hold 17 Commencement Ceremonies
As the spring semester comes to an end, UH is preparing to host 17 commencement ceremonies from Thursday, May 12, through Sunday, May 15. For information on live streams of the ceremonies, parking, gown distribution and UH’s special traditions, visit the UH commencement website.

Reminder: Order 2022-2023 Faculty and Staff Parking Permits Now 
It is time for faculty and staff to purchase parking permits for the 2022-2023 academic year. Please note that permits for some permit holders will not automatically renew. Please refer to the email you received UH Parking and Transportation Services for direction.

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10-Minute Play Festival
Multiple Dates
The School of Theatre & Dance presents the annual 10-Minute Play Festival, highlighting new work from UH student playwrights and one curated piece from the international 10-minute play contest. Performances occur at various times Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24. Discount tickets available for faculty, staff, students and alumni. 

Cougar Rhetoric: Toastmasters International
Tuesdays
Join your fellow Coogs to develop your communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence, and both personal and professional growth. Cougar Rhetoric, the Toastmasters International Club for UH staff and UH student employees, meets every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m., via Zoom. 

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• Houston Researchers Are Developing Smaller Scaled Imaging Machines 
• Craft Breweries May Have to Increase Beer Prices Due to Supply Chain Issues 

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

Chronicle of Higher Education

Is Geopolitics Closing the Door on Open Research?
Since the end of the Cold War, intellectual exchange across borders has been viewed as inherently beneficial. But that consensus may be crumbling, as governments become suspicious of international collaboration, seeing it as not in concert with, and sometimes counter to, national interests — resulting in restrictions on joint research and exchange.

EdSurge

The Digital Revolution Is Saving Higher Ed
Years ago, some predicted that digital alternatives would replace face-to-face education, convincing college students to turn their backs on college campuses and earn degrees online. But they were mistaken: Digital innovation didn’t bring traditional higher education to its knees; instead, it’s played a key role in helping it survive. 

Inside Higher Ed

A Positive Change for a Negative Label
California State University, Fullerton, sought to make students feel less defeated about being placed on academic probation, so administrators banished “probation” from the institution’s official lexicon.

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