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Communications From the President

  • VC/VP of Student Affairs Appointed

    I am pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kittle as the next University of Houston System vice chancellor for student affairs and University of Houston vice president for student affairs. His appointment will be effective Jan.17, 2024.

    November 17, 2023

  • College of Medicine Dean Search Committee Announcement

    I am pleased to announce that I am appointing a ten-member search committee chaired by Provost Diane Chase to begin our national search for the next VP of Health Affairs and Dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

    November 7, 2023

  • College of Medicine Founding Dean Stephen Spann to Retire

    I am writing to announce the retirement of Dr. Stephen J. Spann, vice president for medical affairs and founding dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. After more than four decades in academic medicine, including eight years at the University of Houston, Dr. Spann has made the decision to retire.

    October 30, 2023

  • Message of Safety and Support to Cougar Family

    As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, with students from around the world, I know that this has hit so many of us hard. The University of Houston is a place where we embrace our diversity — that means we accept our differences and show compassion and respect for one another, above all else.

    October 16, 2023

  • UH Moves up 48 positions in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

    U.S. News & World Report released the rankings today and the University of Houston is #70 among all public universities in America!

    September 18, 2023

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