Published on October 13th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
Early voting kicks off this week, but an executive order that took effect less than a couple weeks earlier called into question whether or not voters had the flexibility to perform their civic duties. Greg Abbott …... Read More →
Published on October 6th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
On Sept. 23 it was announced that an officer related to the case of Breonna Taylor, Brett Hankison, was indicted for firing into neighboring apartments. Hankison later pleaded not guilty to the charges of wanton endangerment. …... Read More →
Published on September 28th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
The College of Technology at UH recently announced a partnership with Microsoft and Houston to provide technological and innovation skills to underserved communities in the Houston area. In June, Microsoft announced their Accelerate program that would …... Read More →
Published on September 22nd, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
Earlier this month, CASA was able to begin online proctored exams for the fall semester, allowing professors to be able to monitor students through cameras and screen capturing technology. According to CASA, the monitor is web-based …... Read More →
Published on September 17th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
The UH Go app adopted some new features since the University shifted operations in March. These features, including a density map, are helping to maintain social distancing and other coronavirus prevention measures. When students visit the …... Read More →
Published on September 9th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
The pandemic brought about not only disease, but stressors from job loss to social isolation, and college students aren’t immune. “Some common issues that I have seen and talked with students about are anxiety about what …... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
A 19-year-old man was arrested by federal authorities last Friday after he allegedly joined a UH Zoom lecture and threatened to bomb the University. Ibraheem Ahmed Al Bayati, 19, joined a UH Zoom lecture on Sept. …... Read More →
Published on August 25th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
Now having to hold the majority of their classes to some online capacity, professors at UH have been trying to adapt to the new normal as much as students. “The initial thoughts were that there would …... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
Gerald D. Hines, the College of Architecture’s namesake, died Sunday at 95. Hines was responsible for several projects in the Houston area, including The Galleria, One Shell Plaza, Williams tower and the JPMorgan Chase tower. Hines …... Read More →
Published on August 24th, 2020 | by Aminah Tannir
Effective at the end of August 2020, administration and finance chief Jim McShan will retire from his position as chief financial officer. The announcement came at the UH Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. President Renu …... Read More →
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