It should come as little surprise that UH is again named as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students. Nimra Zubair, who is presently working in Panagyurishte, Bulgaria, is one of 10 UH students who earned Fulbright Scholarships during the 2022-2023 academic year. She is teaching English and business communications at a vocational school and at two major companies. 

FEATURED ARTICLES

Innovation Gives Researchers Inside View of How Batteries Work
A UH research team, in collaboration with researchers from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, has developed an operando reflection interference microscope. The new equipment provides a better understanding of how batteries work, which has significant implications for the next generation of batteries.

Moores School of Music Names Formosa Quartet as Quartet-in-Residence
The appointment of the internationally acclaimed Formosa Quartet supports the school’s string and chamber music programs. It also entails individual ensemble coaching, master classes and public performances, including appearances at the Moores Music in the City series at Christ Church Cathedral.

Reminder: Vaccinations Available at Campus Pharmacy
The Campus Pharmacy, located in Health 2, offers flu and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, including the bivalent Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine as a single booster dose. Appointments are available for current UH faculty, staff and students, online scheduling is simple and free parking is available.

The OpEd Project at UH Aims to Elevate Diverse Viewpoints Beyond Campus
The Elizabeth D. Rockwell Center on Ethics and Leadership at the Hobby School of Public Affairs is collaborating with The OpEd Project to help elevate the diverse viewpoints of UH faculty members beyond campus. Learn more about The Op-Ed Project partnership and meet this year’s participants.

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Studio Workshops: Plein Air Painting With Isabelle Zimmerman
Saturday, Feb. 18
Explore abstraction and take inspiration from Jorge Pardo’s “Folly” to create a plein air sketch using both geometric and organic shapes. The session begins at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at Jorge Pardo’s “Folly” located in Wilhelmina’s Grove. Registration is required.
 

Check the University calendar for a complete listing of events. 

• Opting Out: Recent UH Study Reveals More Women Are Choosing Not to Get Married
• Domestic Violence Homicides in Houston Have Doubled in Recent Years, but There Still Aren't Enough Shelter Beds
• Exxon Mobil Is Plowing Into Energy Trading and Has Everything It Needs — Except the Right Culture
• Top STEM Students Compete for Scholarships at Annual Science and Engineering Fair of Houston
• With Move to Big 12, Houston Raising Football Ticket Prices in 2023

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

Inside Higher Ed

Why Are Students So Disengaged?
A new survey by Wiley finds that one-fourth of students said they would be more invested in their courses if they learned in a way that emulated their future careers.

University Business

Strikes and Unions: Graduate Students Marshal Their Forces Nationwide
Temple University’s ongoing graduate student strike catching national headlines did not happen in a vacuum. Across the country, many graduate programs at prolific higher education institutions have gone on strike or unionized since fall 2022.

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