UH Today - August 16, 2024

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UH NEWS TO KNOW

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This fall, UH will stream into homes and devices across America in a 30-minute episode of Amazon Prime Video's acclaimed series, “The College Tour.” The episode features 10 UH students offering a glimpse into our university through the eyes of those who know it best.

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Creativity’s Legal Gaps

Aman Gebru, UH Law Center assistant professor, explores critical questions about copyright law's ability to adapt to evolving forms of collaborative creativity such as memes, dance crazes and more.

Border on the Ballot

A new survey conducted by UH and TSU finds that immigration remains highly polarized along partisan lines; though a majority strongly support Gov. Greg Abbott’s handling of immigration issues.

UH Dining Updates
UH Dining reveals new and noteworthy items for on-campus dining including new locations opening this semester and updated hours of operation.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Our research opens up new possibilities for X-ray imaging by providing a simple, effective and low-cost method for enhancing image contrast which is a critical need for non-destructive deep imaging."

Mini Das, Moores professor in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, on the groundbreaking X-ray technology her team developed.

EVENTS

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Professional Development

Harnessing Positive Reinforcement for Success

Tuesday, Aug. 20
10 a.m.

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Professional Development

Voya: Small Steps, Great Strides

Tuesday, Aug. 20
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Mental Health

You Can Help a Coog

Tuesday, Aug. 20
1 - 2 p.m.

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UH IN THE NEWS

Houston Chronicle

Houston Democrats Decry Abbott’s Order Requiring Hospitals to Collect Info on Undocumented Patients

KHOU 11

Why Are Schools Struggling to Deal With a New Form of Cheating?

Houston Chronicle

Ken Paxton Sues to Shut Down Houston Immigration Nonprofit for Posts Criticizing Trump, Abbott

Yahoo Sports

Carl Lewis on Being Part of Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, Coaching Athletes at the Games

Houston Chronicle
UH Football Team Embraces Newly Allowed Helmet Communication

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Note: Views expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Houston.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Inside Higher Ed

Anticipating Fall Protests, Colleges Adopt a Range of Approaches

As college leaders gear up for the upcoming academic year, institutions continue to grapple with conduct violations and policy changes following the spring encampments.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

A Year Ago, Women Were the Majority Among Ivy League Presidents. Now Most of Them Have Quit.

In the fall of 2023, six of the eight Ivy League universities had women as presidents. It was a milestone signaling that perhaps higher education’s glass ceiling was beginning to crack.

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Shawn Lindsey | Assoc. VC/VP for Media Relations
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