Published on May 27th, 2023 | by Nancy Aneke
According to an email sent by the University Friday morning, two controversial bills that are expected to significantly impact diversity and hiring in higher education were passed by the Texas House of Representatives. The email, sent …... Read More →
Published on May 15th, 2023 | by Robert De La Garza
As Summer approaches, so does the unpredictable hurricane season. While hurricane season officially begins on June 1, Houstonians who have lived through devastating hurricanes such as Ike and Harvey know just how serious they can be …... Read More →
Published on May 9th, 2023 | by Robert De La Garza
The University of Houston celebrated the renaming of its nursing school Monday morning, after receiving a $20 million gift from alumnus Andy Gessner and his wife, Barbara Gessner. The newly-named Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing …... Read More →
Published on April 20th, 2023 | by Logan Linder
With the 88th Texas Legislature in progress, a bill that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program has most recently been sent to the Health and Human Services committee. The bill, HB 1085, would expand the …... Read More →
Published on April 19th, 2023 | by Malachi Key
SGA President Benjamin Rizk has officially unveiled his plan to change the election code in a sweeping bill simply known as the “Election Code Reform Act.” Authored by Rizk, Senator Micheal Abel, Senator Lewis, and Senator …... Read More →
Published on April 18th, 2023 | by Lisa El-Amin
With finals season approaching for students, stress can also follow and affect many aspects of our daily lives. Focusing on self-care and finding ways to unwind can help calm those pressures. Physical and emotional tensions often …... Read More →
Published on April 6th, 2023 | by John Lomax
The UH chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon has been placed on interim suspension after the fraternity was accused of forcing pledges to, among other acts of hazing, sit in a trashcan full of vomit, according to …... Read More →
Published on April 5th, 2023 | by Logan Linder
Some UH students and faculty members have voiced their concerns about their deadnames being used in recent emails about mental health resources, sparking conversation about the University’s acknowledgement of preferred names. Media production junior Melle Matney, …... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2023 | by Malachi Key
Following the death of a student last month at Agnes Arnold Hall, the building has been temporarily closed to student access. Shortly after the student’s death was made public, anyone trying to enter the building would …... Read More →
Published on April 4th, 2023 | by Lisa El-Amin
Tenure is an achievement for many professors who contribute to the excellence of academic programs, however, Texas legislatures are threatening to end this award for higher education in the future. Last year Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick …... Read More →