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Karisha Lucero
- February 18, 2011
Battle of the bulge taken south of the border by prof
Obesity is a disease that affects the United States, but it also has risen in Mexico, and a UH professor recently named as a Fulbright Scholar is helping to combat the disease in both...
- February 7, 2011
New year hops onto horizon
Members of the UH community gathered to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Thursday in the M.D. Anderson Rockwell Pavilion. “Xin nian kuai le (happy New Year),” Xiaohong Sharon Wen, director of the UH’s Chinese...
- January 18, 2011
Bins boost green plan
New trash and recycling bins were placed on campus in an effort to lower operating costs, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The solar bins, manufactured by Big Belly Solar, were placed at the...
- October 27, 2010
Drilling advances lead to award for UH physics professor
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists has recognized UH physics professor Arthur Weglein with one of its highest honors, but he gives credit to others who have helped him in his years of research. “(This award)...
- October 13, 2010
UH official named to Houston’s clean city commission
Recycling is in full effect, and while red was the new black, green is the new way to go. Emily Messa, who was appointed to the City of Houston Clean City Commission on Sept. 29,...
- September 24, 2010
Study abroad director encourages student participation
Studying abroad isn’t just a chance to travel. It’s an open opportunity for students, and it carries rewards after the college years end. “There are things you learn in life only by observing...
- September 16, 2010
Football fans join tailgating competition
Tailgating is an infamous tradition among football fans. The competition may be on the field, but this season, Texas Pete Hot Sauce is adding it to the pregame party, challenging universities across the country...