Published on November 24th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
UH students were tested Saturday to see if they could sell an idea in two minutes or less. The second annual Cougar Pitch Competition, sponsored by the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the C.T. Bauer College …... Read More →
Published on November 20th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
A UH team of chemical engineering students took fifth place in the 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Competition, for their “Zombie Cougalac,” a 29-pound pressure-powered car that was designed with only domestically produced supplies and parts. …... Read More →
Published on November 15th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
According to Ted C. Jones, senior vice president and senior economist at Stewart Title Guaranty Co., Houston has more jobs available than ever in the city’s history. In Tuesday’s second bi-annual symposium, “Houston 2012-2013: A Sparkling Diamond …... Read More →
Published on November 13th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
In an effort to increase school spirit among students during Homecoming week, the Homecoming Board hosted Block Party — an event that focused on a variety of activities for students to take part in that included …... Read More →
Published on November 9th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
The Vice President’s Office of Student Affairs concluded the last day of Student Fees Advisory Committee hearings by requesting a $12 increase in student fees instead of collecting administrative fees from its departments. “On Monday, I …... Read More →
Published on October 22nd, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
To improve financial literacy among women in the Houston area, the C.T. Bauer College of Business hosted the second annual “Financial Boot Camp for Women” on Saturday. Sponsored by investment management company Invesco, the event was held …... Read More →
Published on October 18th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
Though Tuesday’s presidential debate was held in Long Island, N.Y., students witnessed its live coverage in the auditorium of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library. The Student Government Association, the UH chapter of the National Association for …... Read More →
Published on October 9th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez, Monica Cordova
While the Texas Renaissance Festival featured its usual dancing and jousting during its opening weekend, UH students organized a performance that took fair-goers by surprise — a freeze mob. It was no spontaneous act, but rather …... Read More →
Published on September 12th, 2012 | by Alfred Mendez
The majority of the nation’s college students are failing to graduate within four years — those at the University of Houston included — but there appears to be a small but rapidly emerging subgroup of students …... Read More →