Published on May 20th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
As the effects of the pandemic continue, the Houston area’s economy is impacted through increased rates of unemployment during this time. As estimated by Bauer economist Bill Gilmer, the unemployment rate is nearing 15 percent currently, …... Read More →
Published on May 19th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
Based on historical data, a UH medical historian said a second wave of new coronavirus infections could prove similar to the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic. Associate director for the Honors College Medicine and Society Program Helen …... Read More →
Published on May 14th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
The transition online for the end of a semester meant professors assigning alternative learning from home, video calls and email correspondence. Part of this change were the accommodations that had to be made for students and …... Read More →
Published on May 5th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
Houston City Council proposed a $1.14 monthly fee for residential garbage and recycling bins. If the fee is enacted it will not apply to the University of Houston. Earlier this week the city delayed the vote …... Read More →
Published on April 30th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
President Renu Khator announced the appointment of a UH System reopening task force on Thursday and said in an email the University expects to resume face-to-face instruction in Fall 2020. Although UH expects a return to …... Read More →
Published on April 28th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
A UH psychology professor was featured in the BET rally for communities impacted by COVID-19 on April 22. Rheeda Walker was a part of the “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” and joined by …... Read More →
Published on April 22nd, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
As the number of cases of the new coronavirus grows throughout the world, Italy is one of the most affected European countries by COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. For UH Italian professors and faculty …... Read More →
Published on April 14th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
Buildings on campus will remain under controlled access until at least April 30 while Harris County’s stay-at-home order remains active. Associate Vice President of Strategic Communications Mike Rosen said in an email the original measures the …... Read More →
Published on April 13th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center has moved working out to the closest screen. Through social media, the rec is offering online workouts for students, faculty and staff wishing to stay fit at home. Facebook Live …... Read More →
Published on April 11th, 2020 | by Sydney Rose
Psychology senior Lee Wagner was supposed to go to Mexico this summer to complete his foreign language requirements, letting him finish two semesters of coursework in a single five-week period. But with the coronavirus pandemic forcing …... Read More →