Published on June 8th, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
Research has indicated that more men are dying from the coronavirus than women in Houston, creating a 15 percent mortality gap, according to the UH Institute for Research on Women, Gender and Sexuality. Out of a …... Read More →
Published on June 3rd, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
All UH classes, regardless of original format, and final exams will transition to being fully online after Thanksgiving break, President Renu Khator said in a statement on Tuesday. In her announcement, Khator said the plan is consistent …... Read More →
Published on June 3rd, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
In the days following Third Ward native George Floyd’s death, a petition demanding President Renu Khator to cancel contracts with the Houston Police Department, create an “anti-racism task force” to oversee the University and take 11 …... Read More →
Published on June 1st, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
When the coronavirus pandemic became widespread across the nation, the University made the decision to enforce remote learning by having all classes proceed online, continuing the distance education efforts that began at UH in 1953. The …... Read More →
Published on May 30th, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
The Student Government Association President Jasmine Khademakbari mourned the death of George Floyd and called for students to advocate against racism in a Saturday statement as protests over police brutality continue. Khademakbari told The Cougar she …... Read More →
Published on May 26th, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Student Health Center is experiencing delays in the process of accepting third-party insurances for student visits. The health center only accepts the University-sponsored student insurance plan and out-of-pocket …... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
While the University is currently anticipating in-person classes this fall, President Renu Khator said during Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting there’s a high likelihood all “large” classes will be moved online. While the final decision hasn’t …... Read More →
Published on May 21st, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
President Renu Khator is taking a 10 percent pay cut for the next six months as the University continues to adjust during the coronavirus outbreak. Along with Khator, athletic director Chris Pezman, head men’s basketball coach …... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
UH System Board of Regents Chairman Tilman Fertitta proposed adjustments to the Payroll Protection Plan at a roundtable with President Donald Trump and fellow restaurant executives on Monday at the White House. WATCH: Houston Rockets owner …... Read More →
Published on May 18th, 2020 | by Donna Keeya
During President Renu Khator’s time at the University, there has been a 21 percent increase in graduation rates. Established under Khator’s administration, UHin4 is an undergraduate success initiative that strives to continue increasing four-year graduation rates. …... Read More →
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