Published on February 25th, 2010 | by Giselle Bueno
Incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Perry has been in office since 2000 and doesn’t plan on relinquishing his seat any time soon. If elected governor in the Nov. 2 election, Perry will serve his third four- year …... Read More →
Published on January 27th, 2010 | by Giselle Bueno
The Council of Ethnic Organizations is a student-fee funded organization that promotes cultural awareness and appreciates the different cultures at UH. “We throw ethnic events and support ethnic organizations through co-sponsorships and promotion,” said computer engineering …... Read More →
Published on December 3rd, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
By Mothers Against Drunk Driving cautions against drunk driving as the holidays approach and National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (3D Month) begins. ‘Drunk driving is inexcusable because it can be prevented,’ Bridget Anderson, executive …... Read More →
Published on November 16th, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
Wes Anderson’s first stop motion animated action-adventure comedy, Fantastic Mr. Fox, will entertain most viewers. The film is adapted from a children’s novel by Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the …... Read More →
Published on November 16th, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
Accounting senior Naushad Qasim, received a $5,000 multicultural college scholarship from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company on Oct. 23. ‘It feels great to have the scholarship because it’s my first achievement,’ Qasim said. ‘I’m very happy, …... Read More →
Published on November 10th, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
Texas has raised standards for all institutions of higher education and teacher education programs with the passage of Senate Bill 174. The State Board for Educator Certification, under SB 174, requires teachers to report accountability analyses …... Read More →
Published on November 2nd, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
El D’iacute;a de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday that honors the dead Nov. 1 and 2. The holiday combines traditional Mexican and Catholic beliefs, and is a day when family …... Read More →
Published on October 30th, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
In Pakistan, the Taliban is taking power over children by running suicide schools that prepare boys to terrorize civilians. The Taliban has destroyed more than 200 schools for girls, which means many girls do not have …... Read More →
Published on September 29th, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
UH graduate student Jason Spencer received the Texas Student Teacher of the Year award from the Texas Directors of Field Experiences, as well as the National Student Teacher of the Year award from the Association of …... Read More →
Published on September 8th, 2009 | by Giselle Bueno
Alumnus Alva Robinson has received a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research in Central Asia. The Fulbright program allows students from the U.S. to embark on graduate study in another country. Robinson, who graduated from UH with …... Read More →