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UH is making history with its largest freshman class ever; Baylor College of Medicine and UH have received a $44 million grant to create a new center focused on making medical research and better patient care a reality; and UH named Eddie Nuñez its new Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Inspiring the Next-Generation

UH, Cougars Athletics and ConocoPhillips are launching a new K-12 educational program that leverages sports to inspire the next generation of STEM students and leaders. 

Welcoming a New Season

The School of Theatre & Dance at UH’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts has announced its 2024-25 season featuring 11 productions that promise to be a showcase of ambition and creativity. 

Reducing Train Derailments
Francisco C. Robles Hernández, professor of mechanical engineering technology, has been awarded $187,914 to investigate a novel method of neutral temperature determination on the nation's railroads.

Texas Tribune

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Backs Ted Cruz for Senate Over Colin Allred

 

Houston Public Media

Extreme Texas Heat Puts Pressure on the Power Grid. Would Delaying the School Year Help?

 

KXAN Austin

City of Austin Moving Forward with Abortion Travel Fund

 

Houston Public Media
Survey: Texans Who Experience Power Outages, Low-income Residents Perceive Hotter Summers

Texas Tribune

With National Brand Growing, TCU Draws Majority of Students from Outside Texas

Texas Christian University has had more out-of-state students than in-state students since 2018. Most of them come from California.

 

Inside Higher Ed

Academic Success Tip: Offer Short-Term Courses

Research from Ad Astra finds eight-week courses can increase students’ annual credit completion. To build a short-term schedule, campus leaders should identify goals and make sure programs are aligned for ease of student experience.

Shawn Lindsey | Assoc. VC/VP for Media Relations
selindsey@uh.edu | 713-743-5725

 

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