History of UH of Katy
Milestones
Community feedback
Rep. Bill Caligari and Sen. Glenn Hegar gather feedback from the Katy community on higher education needs. Subcommittee formed to explore two areas of interest: energy and health care
Support from Texas Legislature
With critical help from Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, Sen. Joan Huffman, Rep. John Zerwas and Rep. Mike Schofield, in 2015 the Texas Legislature approved $46.8 million for UH to purchase land near intersection of Grand Parkway and I-10.
Katy Task Force
UHS Vice Chancellor Paula Short seats the Katy Task Force to plan and advance the development of a new building and its educational programs.
UH/HCC Engineering Academy
Through partnership with Houston Community College, the UH Cullen College of Engineering begins offering programs in Katy
Groundbreaking for New Facility
UH and UHV break ground on the new Katy Academic Building that will house unique programs from both institutionsPress release >
Open for Fall 2019
Doors opened to classes for the first time this fall. Classes include nursing, engineering, business, education, criminal justice, gaming and psychology.Press release >
Grand Opening Ceremony
The Katy Academic Building is opened with a ribbon cutting and celebration.Press release >
Groundbreaking Video with Renderings
Front View (North)
North Lobby (1st floor)
View of Rear Quad (South)
Quad Lobby (1st floor)
Construction Progress
2018
2019
