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Communications From the President

  • You Made It! Here’s Your End-of-Semester Update

    Congratulations on completing this academic year. Making it to the finish line deserves applause. I hope you excelled academically, made positive connections and found balance with our many activities and resources this year. And if you are an incoming freshman, welcome to the Cougar family!

    May 15, 2025

  • End-of-Semester Update: Graduation, Legislative News, Campus Construction

    Thank you for another productive academic year. Last weekend, 7,040 students received their UH degree in 19 ceremonies, the largest number of graduates in the history of the University. Thank you for your role, whether inside the classroom or outside, in helping these graduates achieve their dreams.

    May 15, 2025

  • Two Urgent Matters

    Please allow me to bring two time-sensitive items to your attention. First, you are probably aware of many changes taking place at the federal and state levels that directly impact the financial landscape of higher education.

    March 11, 2025

  • Update: Federal, State and Local Landscape

    I am sure you are feeling the weight of anxiety and the uncertainty surrounding our profession of higher education today. I wish I could bring more clarity to you with this update, but it is difficult since federal directives are changing daily.

    February 19, 2025

  • Immediate Actions and Long-Term Commitment

    The recent crimes on our campus are deeply disturbing, and I want to acknowledge the fear, concern and frustration many of you are feeling. These incidents are unacceptable, and I share in your outrage.

    February 8, 2025

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