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President, new vice president promise to hit ground running
The ballots are in – Cedric Bandoh and Rani Ramchandani will take office in the 50th Student Government Association administration. SGA President Cedric Bandoh and Chief Election Commissioner Said Jalajal viewed the the election results...
Two quarters can make a difference
The on campus walk was to raise awareness as well as funds | Dina Kesbeh/The Daily Cougar Students, alumni and parents signed up to take part in Muslim Student Associations’ second annual 5K walk...
Social workers attempt to solve the immigration reform puzzle
The Graduate College of Social Work brought students, staff and alumni of the award-winning college together to acknowledge the continuous efforts being put forth in the social work community. The GCSW kicked-off National Social Workers...
Former UH professor shares his ideas on desert America
The desert, known for its isolation and solidarity, has become a teaching inspiration of hospitality and social responsibility for author Rubén Martinez. Author Rubén Martinez said he uses the desert as a “teacher” of humanity...
Law School lecturer dies at 64
An adjunct professor for the UH Law Center who became the first African American woman to serve on the First Court of Appeals in Texas, died Friday at 64. Gaynelle Griffin Jones died at her home...
Passing the blame for climate change
The on-going idea of climate change has been attributed to people and natural disasters. Yet to the scientists presenting their thoughts at the Law Center’s luncheon Thursday, the real driving force of climate change...
Workshop trains researchers
Students interested in learning about gathering information attended the University’s first face-to-face research workshop of the semester. Patrick Daniel, executive director of Learning and Assessment Services, lead the workshop Thursday titled “Conducting Research Using Surveys...
Young professionals network, socialize
The Byzantio Cafe and Bar was filled Friday night, as lawyers, entrepreneurs, architects, political figures, alumni and host committee members gathered at the UH Young Professionals for Political Action’s happy hour event. UHYP works to...
UH to suffer from US budget cuts
The effects of the nation’s sequestration that is an impending $85 billion in federal spending cuts is expected to trickle down to UH, cutting funds for research and financial aid. At midnight Friday, the government...
Bandoh holds presidency
The students have spoken — Cedric Bandoh and Rani Ramchandani of the Redvolution party will be leading the Student Government Association as president and vice president in the 50th Administration. Newly re-elected president Cedric...