Published on September 7th, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
After losing one of their longest-serving professors last month, students and colleagues in UH’s School of Art continue to remember David Hickman. Students remember Hickman, who taught at UH for over 40 years, for his undivided …... Read More →
Published on September 1st, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
The UH College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences has appointed John W. Roberts as its new dean. John Antel, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at UH, announced the appointment. It took effect …... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
In preparation for an estimated 10 percent reduction in state funding for fiscal year 2012-13, several Texas universities are looking at what options are available to them to help decrease spendwing. “Certainly, we’re all aware of …... Read More →
Published on August 23rd, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
Congress has taken its first step in challenging child obesity by passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act earlier this month. Although the act does not apply to college students, it sets a healthier trend for future …... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
The Houston Metro received a federal Record of Decision concerning the University light rail line’s environmental review process, the final green light of approval for the 11.3-mile project. The approval allows Metro to go forward with …... Read More →
Published on August 4th, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
The Ima Hogg scholarship from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health was awarded to second-year Master of Social Work student, Ashley Montondon. The $5,000 scholarship was awarded to only ten graduate social work students from Texas …... Read More →
Published on July 21st, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
From grade school to university campuses, academic dishonesty can be found at almost every education level. However, professors are taking a growing number of precautions to make sure cheating and plagiarism does not occur. This has …... Read More →
Published on June 30th, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
The UH Blaffer Art Museum benefactor, arts patron and philanthropist Jane Blaffer Owen, 95, died last week in her Houston home. Owen held a life-long dedication to art, culture and history. “Her passion for the arts, …... Read More →
Published on June 30th, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
The UH Finance and Administration Committee for the Board of Regents approved the fiscal year 2011 budget in one of their most recent meetings. The budget includes funds for a 3 percent raise pool for faculty …... Read More →
Published on April 21st, 2010 | by Amanda Trella
The UH Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, in collaboration with NASA, has made recent discoveries that mark the oldest and most well known Martian meteorite as younger than previously presumed. After 15 months of continuous …... Read More →