Academics & Research
Study gives insight to Mayan culture
Through his findings of ancient art and architecture in Veracruz, Mexico, a Mexican archaeologist defined the importance of an earlier period in history at a lecture Monday. Arturo Pascual, the director of the Institute of...
Education dean steps down to teach
After a decade of serving as dean of the College of Education, Robert Wimpelberg has announced he will step down. Wimpelberg’s decision to resign from the administrative position is fueled by a desire to contribute...
Students weigh in on transfer process
For many students, transferring to a campus as large as UH is both exciting and intimidating. The last thing a new student wants or expects is the unnecessary frustration that can stem from delayed...
UH inks deal with Irish institute
UH and Dublin Institute of Technology have signed a five year Memorandum of Understanding, which outlines the collaboration of research and educational programs between the two institutions. These programs will encompass a variety of...
Prof awarded part of cancer grant
A researcher from the College of Education received a portion of a $6.8 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas earlier this month. Eleven other programs in Texas also received a...
Hotel set to reopen after remodeling
The grand opening for the yearlong $13 million renovation of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management will take place April 22. Juniors Richard Castello and Nikki Ray anticipate the opening of...
UH terminating Visual Studies
The UH Visual Studies Program, one of only 12 in the country, will be discontinued after the fall semester because of apparent budget cuts. “I was very disappointed to learn of the decision to discontinue...
Student’s work receives national recognition
Nutrition senior Nada Sarraj was selected to exhibit her scientific research on Capitol Hill this month as a part of the annual Posters on the Hill event. “It feels really good to be able to...
Group aims for affordable book prices
University Services held a textbook affordability forum on Wednesday to discuss with faculty members and students what they can do to lower the costs of textbooks. “Affordability for textbooks is a big deal,” Jonas Chin,...
Workshop shines light on prof’s teaching approach
More than 180 teachers and aspiring educators participated in a two-day workshop last week where they learned tips and techniques on how to better manage their classrooms and provide children with a better sense...
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