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UH excels as Hispanic-serving school
With 41.9 percent of its population being of Hispanic descent, Houston has long since been characterized by its Hispanic population, culture and history. Now, UH has been declared a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the U.S....
Classic McDonald’s cleared near campus
The McDonald's that stood on the intersection of Elgin Street and Cullen Boulevard has been demolished. Only a pile of debris and the golden arches remain until it reopens in September. "I was driving to...
OU student claims parking tickets should be public information
After being denied access to the names and other information of students who have received parking tickets on campus, University of Oklahoma student Joey Stipek, who was at the time the online editor for...
Company brings new Vue to campus
Fountain Residential Partners plans to complete The Vue, an all-inclusive housing complex for students, by Fall 2014. The apartments will include furniture, a 50-inch flat screen television and a queen-size bed. | Courtesy...
Campus prepares for hurricane season
In preparation for hurricane season, which began June 1, UH Facilities Management created a campus-wide exercise in which University employees responded as if a category 3 hurricane would make landfall in 36 hours. “This is...
Quaid addresses fellow Cougars at graduation
Dennis Quaid is becoming one well-decorated alumnus, after receiving the President's Medallion at Saturday's graduation ceremony and receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award just last year. Quaid recently tied up the first season on his TV...
Commencements to cause congestion
As commencement ceremonies go underway this weekend, Hofheinz Pavilion will be packed with people – but so will the streets surrounding the University. UHPD said they expect delays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on...
Tobacco on campus goes up in smoke
UH will become tobacco-free June 1, school officials announced Thursday. The new policy, approved by UH President and Chancellor Renu Khator, bans the use of tobacco products in all university buildings and grounds, including parking...
UH remembers its community
University president Renu Khator will deliver a speech Thursday in honor of the members of the UH community who have passed away in 2012. | Courtesy of UH.edu With essays, finals and the spring...
Students choose professor of the year
The UH Law Center student body has selected professor Sapna Kumar as "Faculty of the Year." "I pride myself as a teacher, and I hoped that I would one day be recognized, but it came...