Published on August 25th, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
Construction continues around UH as Metro coordinates its next MetroRail project. The MetroRail could ease the woes of distressed commuters, but not anytime soon. “The rail will give students another option to move about. They can link …... Read More →
Published on July 1st, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
This year the UH Interactive Game Development program had two teams that reached the world’s premiere student technology competition, Microsoft’s Imagine Cup U.S. finals. Teams Skyline Studios and Lost Spectrum represented UH, making the University the …... Read More →
Published on June 12th, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
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 class …... Read More →
Published on June 5th, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
The blog publishing tool WordPress, created by alumnus Matt Mullenweg and used by newspapers and blogs such as CNN, the New York Times and The Daily Cougar, celebrated its 10th anniversary on May 27. Mullenweg, the lead …... Read More →
Published on May 13th, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
University of Houston women majoring in construction management have the opportunity to receive the first College of Technology Women in Construction Scholarship, which was introduced this spring. “There’s not enough people reaching out or educating women …... Read More →
Published on April 23rd, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
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 as …... Read More →
Published on April 11th, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
The People’s Law School, held by UH’s Center for Consumer Law, aims to simplify the intricate process of the justice system. The free program is open to the public and provides information about legal rights and the …... Read More →
Published on March 6th, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
A UH Law Center professor will retire after a 60 year career. John Mixon began as a student at the law school in 1952 and, upon graduation, began to teach at the law center. “I have watched …... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
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 in …... Read More →
Published on January 30th, 2013 | by Chrystal Grant
University of Houston professor and creator of the radio show, Engines of Our Ingenuity, celebrates the 25th year of airing. John Lienhard, emeritus of Mechanical Engineering and History, created the show to recognize human creativity of …... Read More →