Published on October 21st, 2022 | by Logan Linder, Malachi Key
UH will slowly switch to Canvas as its preferred learning management system, with Blackboard no longer being available in Fall 2023. In an email sent out to faculty and staff, interim senior vice president for academic …... Read More →
Published on August 1st, 2022 | by John Lomax
The University announced a change to its branding and trademark system. The changes are primarily focused on updating the previously used UH wordmark, a system in which all University-related documents were branded with a simple “University …... Read More →
Published on July 26th, 2022 | by John Lomax
In yet another example of UH being on the receiving end of a generous donation, the University Center for Economic Inclusion has received a $4 million donation from the Dakri family. In recognition of their support, …... Read More →
Published on June 16th, 2022 | by John Lomax
As a first generation college student, Edward Carrizales-Saucedo is all too familiar with the challenges associated with pursuing higher education as a member of an underserved community. Carrizales-Saucedo never let that stop him from pursuing his …... Read More →
Published on February 10th, 2022 | by Haya Panjwani
UH launched an initiative called “Population Health” in an effort to create health equity in Houston and the state. Spearheaded by the University’s chief population health officer Bettina Beech, the program aims to address health care …... Read More →
Published on January 26th, 2022 | by Haya Panjwani
The University Provost and vice president for academic affairs Paula Myrick Short is retiring from her role beginning August 2022, according to an email from UH President Renu Khator. The president cited family health issues for …... Read More →
Published on January 7th, 2022 | by Haya Panjwani
The University has opted for a ‘soft opening,’ similar to what started off Fall 2021, to begin the Spring 2022 semester. The message comes from an announcement released by UH President Renu Khator on Friday. The …... Read More →
Published on December 21st, 2021 | by Aminah Tannir, Ashley Gwananji, Haya Panjwani, Lisa El-Amin
Every fiscal year, the Student Fees Advisory Committee evaluates campus financial needs based on the previous year’s performance and looks at how it can grow. SFAC released the recommendations for FY2023, and The Cougar’s news desk …... Read More →
Published on December 2nd, 2021 | by Aminah Tannir
UH is closely monitoring the Omicron COVID-19 variant that was identified in South Africa, and now in California, according to College of Medicine dean Dr. Stephen Spann. In an email to students, Spann said although no …... Read More →
Published on November 24th, 2021 | by Mawada Al Faisal
The newly established College of Medicine at UH has recently received a one-million-dollar donation from the M.D. Anderson Foundation. The gift was matched one-to-one by an anonymous donor to create a two-million-dollar endowment. The College of …... Read More →