Published on April 27th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
UH will become tobacco-free June 1, school officials announced Thursday. The new policy, approved by UH President and Chancellor Renu Khator, bans the use of tobacco products in all university buildings and grounds, including parking areas, …... Read More →
Published on April 25th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
To celebrate President Renu Khator’s five-year anniversary at UH, The Daily Cougar got a chance to interview her while she is away in San Francisco. Among University-related topics, the Cougar and Khator discussed her most defining …... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
Mondays aren’t usually worth beating the drum, but for the staff at The Daily Cougar, the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association gave them a reason to celebrate. UH’s student-run newspaper claimed …... Read More →
Published on April 10th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
Karen Clarke, the University’s associate vice chancellor and associate vice president of marketing and communications, will no longer be clad in Cougar red. She has accepted an executive position at Temple University in Philadelphia as Vice …... Read More →
Published on March 20th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
UH is now home to the Association of College Unions International 2013 president of the year. President Renu Khator accepted the prestigious title at the Community Builders Awards Ceremony in St. Louis. The award was created …... Read More →
Published on March 5th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
Starting in the fall, incoming freshmen and undergraduate transfer students will have the opportunity to choose a four-year fixed tuition rate. The UH System has asked Texas Legislature for a delay in the implementation of …... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2013 | by Minh Dam
Provost Search Committee co-chairs asked Faculty Senate members Wednesday for their input regarding provost candidates. “We want to make sure that we find and attract a provost that can continue and even build on the momentum …... Read More →
Published on February 18th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
AUSTIN — President and Chancellor Renu Khator created a sea of red in the Texas Capitol with the Board of Regents, UH Alumni Association members, Student Government Association representatives and UH System students Wednesday for Houston …... Read More →
Published on February 12th, 2013 | by Minh Dam
The Chinese Studies Program at UH was awarded $92,050 in grant money through the National Security Language Initiative. “It’s a great honor to win this grant again for a second time,” said Director of Chinese Studies Xiaohong ‘Sharon’ Wen. …... Read More →
Published on January 31st, 2013 | by Minh Dam
President and Chancellor Renu Khator applauded members of the Board of Regents Wednesday after it unanimously approved the creation of a Health Science Center at UH. “The creation of a Health Science Center, which would include …... Read More →