UH NEWS TO KNOW

Image of Jeffrey Louis breakdancing in Paris. Photo Courtesy of Little Shao

For the first time, breakdancing is taking center stage as an Olympic sport. UH alumnus Jeffrey Louis, who competes as “B-Boy Jeffro”, will make history representing Houston on Team USA on Saturday, Aug. 10.

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Partnership Milestone

The TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy celebrated five years of success this summer. The program provides academic and professional support to freshmen pursuing STEM majors.

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Satisfying Service Results

The 2024 student satisfaction survey showed positive results for Administration and Finance services. Campus safety saw the biggest satisfaction boost to 3.47 out of 5.

New Digital Collection
In collaboration with the opening of Houston Shakespeare Festival’s 50th season, UH Libraries is showcasing the Houston Shakespeare Festival Collection.

Reminder: Call for CFI Volunteers
Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to welcome new and returning students to campus, give directions, answer questions and hand out bottles of water. Please complete the Cougar First Impressions volunteer form and help make a great first impression for our students!

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Today, we tend to think of war as this exception to peace, even though there's much evidence to the contrary about how prevalent war is."

Daniel Davies, assistant professor of English, on his studies of medieval war literature.

EVENTS

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Arts & Entertainment

Graphic History of Hip-Hop

Saturday, Aug. 10
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Campus Community

FACT: Write on Site

Monday, Aug. 19
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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UH IN THE NEWS

Texas Tribune

Nine Out of 10 Texans Say Housing Costs Too Much, Poll Finds

Houston Public Media

Housing Affordability a Problem for Most Texans, UH/TSU Survey Finds

Houston Chronicle

Under Hermann Park's New Public Art Sculpture 'Canopy' With Artist and UH Professor Anthony Suber

ABC 13

40 Suspects Arrested in $600K Fraud Scheme That Targeted Houstonians

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

HIGHER EDUCATION

Inside Higher Ed

Rethinking Campus Spaces Amid Enrollment Declines

Some universities are knocking down aging facilities and redesigning campuses for fewer students with different needs than past generations.

Higher Ed Dive

2025-26 FAFSA to Fully Debut by Dec. 1

To avoid a repeat of this year’s glitches, the agency plans to release the form for testing starting Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a limited number of students and institutions.

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