Published on December 8th, 2016 | by Julie Araica
On average, only 46 percent of women with ovarian cancer will survive five years after being diagnosed, but an alumna’s recent discovery might change that. As part of her post-doctoral fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer …... Read More →
Published on November 29th, 2016 | by Julie Araica
Several technology students will switch gears next semester — and some are not happy about it. This spring, the biotechnology program within the College of Technology will transfer to UH’s satellite campus in Sugar Land. This is the …... Read More →
Published on November 21st, 2016 | by Julie Araica
John Bear, professor of chemistry and the former dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics recently passed away at age 82. Fahd Alfadli, Bear’s stepson, said his father cared for UH like no …... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2016 | by Jasmine Davis, Julie Araica, McRae Peavy, Rafa Farihah
From too early to call to too close to call, Tuesday night left everyone who has been following the most divisive and polarizing U.S. presidential election in modern history on the edge of their seats. Despite …... Read More →
Published on November 7th, 2016 | by Julie Araica
Assistant biology and biochemistry professor Daniel Frigo has been investigating prostate cancer research for the majority of his time at UH. Frigo recently received a $792,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to aid his research …... Read More →
Published on November 7th, 2016 | by Julie Araica
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society held Walk MS: Houston to seek finances for research and heighten awareness of the disease Sunday at TDECU Stadium. MS is a disease in which the immune system eats away the protective …... Read More →
Published on November 4th, 2016 | by Julie Araica
A student is bridging the gap between art and science. Using dance and electroencephalogram (EEG) caps, marketing senior Anastasiya Kopteva created research that attempted to present EEG through sound. Kopteva’s presentation won the Audience’s Favorite Award at the 2016 …... Read More →
Published on October 31st, 2016 | by Julie Araica
The Speech and Debate Program and the Blaffer Art Museum presented their budget requests to the Student Fee Advisory Committee Friday in hopes of receiving additional funding for fiscal year 2018. SDP requested a $70,000 base augmentation …... Read More →
Published on October 31st, 2016 | by Julie Araica
The Center for Student Media and The Cougar presented the Student Fees Advisory Committee with their requests for fiscal year 2018 Monday. CSM, a department within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services that encompasses …... Read More →
Published on October 30th, 2016 | by Julie Araica
The Spirit of Houston made its appeal to the Student Fee Advisory Committee Friday, asking for two one-time requests of $75,000 and an additional $61,600 for base budget support next fiscal year. The fees would support travel and provide band …... Read More →