There’s No Place Like Home

UH celebrated the groundbreaking of a new, $52 million academic building for the Hobby School of Public Affairs, marking a major milestone in the school’s growth and reinforcing the University’s leadership in public affairs education.

Improving Drug Delivery

Hien Van Nguyen, associate professor, received $391,588 in funding to apply artificial intelligence in the design of safer, more effective organ-targeted drug delivery systems.

First Fiesta

To kick off Frontier Fiesta, UH Dining Services hosted a new pre-event called First Fiesta at Cougar Woods Dining Commons, featuring festival-style foods, artisan vendors and a petting zoo.

Hobby School Finds Houstonians Want More Options 

A new survey suggests Houstonians would enthusiastically support the arrival of a destination theme park and additional professional sports teams. 

Earth Week 2025 Celebrations

Next week, embrace the spirit of sustainability by participating in a variety of engaging activities and volunteer opportunities celebrating Earth Week. Check the schedule and get involved. 

Houston Chronicle

Why Some Texas House Republicans Felt Forced to Back Gov. Greg Abbott's School Vouchers Plan

 

Click 2 Houston

AI Turned Your Selfie Into an Action Figure — Should You Be Worried About This Viral Trend?

 

Brand Equity

What Does Ruling on Google's Illegal Ad Tech Monopoly Mean?

 

DNYUZ
Could Trump Invoke Insurrection Act – and What Powers Would That Give Him? 

 

Gas World
Consortium and Partner Advance ‘Pivotal’ Hydrogen Tank Project at NASA 

 

KTRH
Bill to Create New Texas Cyber Security Center Passes Through the House

The Texas Tribune

Texas Law Students Warn That Bill to Quash ‘Terrorist Activity’ in Universities Could Trample Free Speech Rights
The bill would require universities to report any visa-holding students who support terrorism, but its vague language could be dangerous, civil rights groups say.

 

Inside Higher Ed

Can Universities Still Diversify Faculty Hiring Under Trump?

The professoriate doesn’t demographically represent the U.S. — or the college student —population. The government’s anti-DEI crusade threatens efforts to address that.

Shawn Lindsey | Sr. Assoc. VC/VP for Strategic Communications
selindsey@uh.edu | 713-743-5725

 

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