RARE ANDY WARHOL PHOTOS OBTAINED BY UH ART COLLECTION Andy Warhol’s art colorfully captured New York’s bohemian scene and Hollywood’s iconic stars. Soon, a collection of Warhol photographs depicting personalities of Tinsel Town and the Big Apple will have a home in the Bayou City thanks to a recent gift to the University of Houston Art Collection.   more

UH RESEARCHERS WIN TOP PRIZE FOR RESEARCH WITH HUMANITARIAN APPLICATIONS We all understand that even the tiniest changes in the environment can create big opportunities and challenges for plants, animals and humans, but rarely do we consider what’s happening on a microscopic level and what those changes could mean for the infinite varieties of life on Earth – or how mankind’s day-to-day experiences could be affected.  more

TEXAS SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS HONORS WORK OF TWO UH ARCHITECTURE PROFESSORS The work of two professors at the University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture has been recognized with the Texas Society of Architects’ prestigious Design Award.  more

New HAO Board Leadership
Looks to Build on Retiring
Members’ Legacy
Beginning September 1, 2008, Mike Baker (’68, J.D. ’71) will assume the role of Chair of the Houston Alumni Organization (HAO) Board of Directors. A retired lawyer, CPA, and venture capitalist, Baker was preceded in his role by Immediate Past Chair Cheryl Creuzot (’81, J.D. ’92, LL.M. ’99).  more

Alumni & Friends Travel Program
Early-Bird Specials Ending Soon!
The Houston Alumni Organization (HAO) is presenting four exciting destinations in 2009 as part of its Alumni & Friends Travel Program, and thanks to early-bird pricing, readers of e*Link can save up to $600 on their reservation!  more

END ZONE FACILITY GETS APPROVAL  The Board of Regents has approved the Facility and Construction Committee's motion to move ahead on the End Zone Facility initiative. UH has been preparing for this moment for at least the last three years. For the athletic program this is a very big project -- much larger than any in the past.  more

SUMLIN NAMES KEENUM HIS OPENING DAY STARTER  University of Houston head football coach Kevin Sumlin announced that sophomore Case Keenum will be the Cougars' opening-day starter at quarterback against Southern University on Aug. 30. Keenum had been in an ongoing battle with junior Blake Joseph to see who would be named the No. 1 quarterback.  more

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT TO WORK WITH STAR OF HOPE MISSION AGAIN IN 2008 For the second straight season, the University of Houston football program will team with Star of Hope Mission in the Thanks for Giving Campaign presented by Administaff.  more