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Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Lorraine and Ted Dinerstein Endowed Scholarship Award

June 21, 2023

Connections made through the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication are friends, family and coworker bonds that can last lifetimes. Read More.

Valenti graduates walk the stage at Spring 23 Commencement

June 9, 2023

As the semester came to a close, a group of Valenti students celebrated moving on to their next chapter at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Read More.

Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The R. Ray and Tom C. Battin Endowed Scholarship

May 9, 2023

Ongoing since before the 21st century, the R. Ray and Tom C. Battin Endowed Scholarship has been serving students interested in mass communications through award funds. Read More.

Valenti to host summer institute on emerging 'Public Interest Communications' field

May 2, 2023

The climate crisis. Harsh border policies. A lack of affordable housing. Reproductive rights under attack. Read More.

Event centers around conversation with film industry mogul

April 25, 2023

Valenti students and others will get the chance to be in conversation with author and Houston native Stacy Spikes on Tuesday, May 2. Read More.

Valenti film course creates student-led movie production environment

April 24, 2023

Media production students at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication are working on the production of a student-led film this semester. Read More.

Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Welcome W. Wilson Sr. Endowed Scholarship

April 17, 2023

For students at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, the Welcome W. Wilson Sr. Endowed scholarship offers an opportunity for success. Read More.

Valenti Alumni Q&A: Patrick Cassidy

April 11, 2023

Patrick Cassidy is an alumnus born in Houston, who was an undeclared major at UH and worked three part-time jobs while at university. Read More.

Valenti Alumni Q&A: Alex Lopez Negrete

April 11, 2023

Alex Lopez Negrete is an alumnus, a Latino, a husband, a father, a CEO, and, most importantly, an inspiration for any UH student. Read More.

Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Dickie Scardino Journalism Award

April 4, 2023

With a journalism award fund that goes back to 1953, the Scardino family has been a staple for student scholarships at the UH Jack J. Valenti School of Communication for decades. Read More.

Dr. Felicia York to participate in the Women’s Health Symposium discussing the diminishing inequalities in maternal health in Africa and the United States

March 30, 2023

Health communications postdoctoral fellow Dr. Felicia York will be participating in the Women’s Health Symposium discussing the diminishing inequalities in maternal health in Africa and the United States. Read More.

Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Brasel Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment

March 28, 2023

As a part of the scholarships offered at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, the Brasel Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment is a merit-based award for journalism and public relations students studying at UH. Read More.

Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: the families, the students and more

March 23, 2023

There are many steps on the path to academic success at the Valenti School of Communication. Read More.

Valenti students take part in the making of a video that encourages African American women to take their breast cancer medication

March 13, 2023

In partnership with the College of Pharmacy and the School of Theatre and Dance, Valenti School of Communications students helped to create a video to encourage African American women to take their breast cancer medication. Read More.

Graduate students present research at Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference

March 9, 2023

A group of Valenti students competed at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Midwinter Conference the weekend of Feb. 24-25 to showcase the research they worked on for qualitative methods courses. Read More.

Valenti to host two important career events for UH students

February 28, 2023

A large part of the focus at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication is fulfilling the three pillars of a strategic plan to get students real-life work experience before they graduate. Read More.

Meet the Advisors!

February 28, 2023

For students at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communications, sometimes the track to graduation and ensuring you finish your degree plan on time involves a little bit of help. Read More.

Congrats to Professor Kelley on Retirement!

February 28, 2023

Professor Larry Kelley after 15 years of teaching and working at the University of Houston is now retiring, or as he likes to call it, moving on to the next act. Read More.

Pulitzer Prize winner and beloved Professor, Michael Lindenberger, passes away

February 28, 2023

A UH professor of various Communications courses, Michael Lindenberger, died over the winter break before the Spring semester. Read More.

Valenti students raising awareness for Alzheimer’s disease by showcasing student-made telenovela series

February 24, 2023

As community outreach begins for 20 Jack J. Valenti School of Communications students, the next phase of the student-led soap operas commences. Read More.

Valenti hosts start of the semester pizza party

February 23, 2023

To kick off the Spring semester, students were invited to come to join Valenti in the courtyard for a pizza party. Read More.

 

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IN THE NEWS

Arian Foster, former pro athletes discuss NFL kneeling controversy

On November 16, 2017, the Valenti School of Communication hosted a panel of game changers to discuss the #TakeAKnee movement and the history of activism and sports. Former Olympian John Carlos and NFL Player Arian Foster were among the panelists. Read this recap article by KHOU 11.