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Diane Sanchez
- November 30, 2010
National council recognizes numerous UH programs
Comparing UH to Rice University is common on-campus, even when it comes to their chemical engineering doctoral programs. The highly regarded National Research Council recently released rankings assessing the quality of doctoral programs. The NRC,...
- November 23, 2010
Congress to take up DREAM Act after Thanksgiving break
Civil actions that have taken place across the country will culminate with a vote on the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act on Nov. 29. The Share the Dream Vigil was held at...
- November 17, 2010
UH promotes International Education Week
UH is in the middle of celebrating not only the world, but also the students of the world. The Committee for International Education Week announced the beginning of International Education Week on Monday with music...
- October 26, 2010
‘The Longoria Affair’ to be screened at UH
Decorated Pvt. Felix Longoria Jr., fought and died during World War II against fascism overseas, only for his family to face segregation and white supremacy at home. UH and the Center for Mexican American Studies is...
- September 30, 2010
Red Block Bash to highlight talented, underappreciated fine arts
The UH Blaffer Student Association and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center of the Arts will host the Red Block Bash, where students are welcome to enjoy live performances, complimentary food and drinks and participate...
- September 22, 2010
UH center remembers Mexican Revolution
The UH Center for Mexican American Studies will host a conference commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. The conference, entitled “War Along the Border: The Mexican Revolution and its impact on Tejano Communities”...
- September 14, 2010
Green UH Commuter Fair takes place for 4th year
The fourth annual Green UH Commuter Fair took place last week, offering students both “green” alternatives to commuting and instruction on ways to increase sustainability on campus. Discounted METRO Q cards and information on the...
- April 1, 2009
Immigration vital to US society
President Barack Obama claimed America has nothing to fear from illegal immigrants. 'Like the waves that came before them'hellip;immigrants will only enrich our country,' he said at a conference in 2008 while on the...