Media Coverage of the President
2021
Greater Houston Partnership
Rise to the Top: Renu Khator of the University of Houston
September 28, 2021
ABC 13
UH President Dr. Renu Khator on her life and vision for university
March 29, 2021
Texas Tribune
Transcript for Point of Order with President Khator: Higher Ed’s Gap Year
March 2, 2021
Texas Tribune
Point of Order with President Khator: Higher Ed’s Gap Year
March 2, 2021
Inside Higher Ed
Higher Ed’s Shifting Priorities
January 13, 2021
2020
India Education Diary
Khator Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Amity University
December 30, 2020
The Hill
Higher Education Confronts a Pandemic
September 10, 2020
Council on Foreign Relations
Reopening Schools During A Pandemic
September 9, 2020
Inside Higher Education
Weekly Wisdom: UH President Renu Khator
August 3, 2020
2019
CBS News This Morning
The Price You Pay: The Cost of College
October 14, 2019
CBS News This Morning
Extended Interview: Chancellor on Increasing Cost of Tuition
October 14, 2019
University Business
How Renu Khator Drives a Big-City University to Its Full Potential
September 20, 2019
Houston Chronicle
How’d the 86th Texas Legislature Do? (Subscription)
June 3, 2019
Inside Philanthropy
'We Always Dream Big.' Another Public University Blows Past a Bold Fundraising Goal
April 16, 2019
Texas Tribune
Point of Order: Renu Khator & High Hopes for Higher Ed
March 7, 2019
2018
Diverse Issues in Higher Education
Alignment of Values Crucial to Athletic and Academic Success
December 6, 2018
San Antonio Express-News
Renu Khator, Tilman Fertitta Inducted into UH Athletics Hall of Honor
November 30, 2018
PaperCity
UH Closes in on $1 Billion Campaign Goal, Prompting Renu Khator to Throw a House Party
November 29, 2018
Texas Monthly
The Power Issue: Renu Khator Is Working Nonstop to Turn a Commuter School Into a World-class University
November 18, 2018
Houston Chronicle
With Caesars Bid, Tilman Fertitta Seeks Biggest Stage Yet
October 27, 2018
Outlook India Magazine
Uncomfortable Ideas Make For A Free Campus
October 16, 2018
Houston Chronicle
Khator Lauds UH Growth, Gives Update on Medical School
October 11, 2018
Speakout 2018
Women’s Empowerment through Education
September 28, 2018
Outlook
Dr. Renu Khator on Her Journey from India to Chancellor at UH
September 25, 2018
KHOU-11-TV
UH President Adopts Stray Dog Found on Campus
September 5, 2018
Houston Business Journal
Report: Texas Home to 4 of the 15 Highest-paid Public University Execs
July 16, 2018
Trusteeship Magazine
After the Storm: Valuable Lessons from Hurricane Harvey
July 2, 2018
American Council on Education
Renu Khator Presented with the 2018 Fellows Mentor Award
April 12, 2018
Houston Chronicle
Renu Khator — and Her Twitter Account — Top New College Ranking
March 30, 2018
Houston Chronicle
HISD Superintendent Carranza Hit the Right Notes but Missed the Mark
March 7, 2018
Houston Public Media
From Campus Safety to DACA — Chancellor Khator Answers Listener Questions About UH
March 1, 2018
SFGate
UH to Require New Sexual Misconduct Training for Faculty
February 19, 2018
San Francisco Chronicle
UH's Renu Khator On Open UT Chancellor Job: 'I Am Good Here'
February 13, 2018
Houston Chronicle
Khator's Climb: An Ambitious President. A Houston University Set on Change. And the 10 Years that Elevated Them Both.
February 4, 2018
2017
Public Purpose Magazine
Millennium Leadership Initiative Graduates Share Their Experiences, Accomplishments
December 5, 2017
Houston Chronicle
Community Care: UH Board Should Rally Around Medical School Proposal
November 3, 2017
VOA News
US College Leadership Lacks Diversity
July 22, 2017
American Athletic Conference
Khator Named Chair of American Athletic Conference Board
June 1, 2017
PROPERTIES Magazine
Renu Khator Is Shaping the University Houston Needs
May 16, 2017
KTRK
Dr. Renu Khator puts spotlight on school's enrollment, status as research institution
May 10, 2017
CNBC
CNBC Interview
March 9, 2017
Texas Tribune
Renu Khator on higher ed funding, graduation rates and the bathroom bill
January 12, 2017
2016
New York Times
Houston’s Ambition Cut by What It Can’t Offer: A Spot in the Power 5
November 29, 2016
tmc.edu
TMC Spotlight: Renu Khator, Ph.D.
October 4, 2016
The Texas Tribune Festival
Ballpark Figures: Inside Big-Time College Sports (audio)
September 24, 2016
The Texas Tribune Festival
Ballpark Figures: Inside Big-Time College Sports (transcript)
September 24, 2016
CoogTV
President Khator on her life, and the growth and future of UH
August 22, 2016
Dallas Morning News
Expansion: Can rising Houston shed commuter-school reputation from SWC days, prove it can hang with the Big (12) boys?
August 22, 2016
Reuters
Before the Ivory Tower: University presidents' first jobs
May 25, 2016
ESPN
Documents show Big 12 flirting with Houston, Memphis, others
May 12, 2016
San Antonio Express-News
UH hopes Gee recalls visit when Big 12 mulls expansion
May 11, 2016
The Daily Cougar
Khator Stresses the Need to Join Power 5 Conference
April 13, 2016
The Daily Cougar
Khator addresses community involvement, UT expansion
April 11, 2016
CultureMap
Champagne flows, music soars as Houston Grand Opera takes a Carousel ride
April 10, 2016
SPAN
A Leader in Every Sphere of Life
April 1, 2016
India News
Renu Khator: A Winner in Spirit
March 28, 2016
Economic Times
India-US bilateral trade progressed under PM Narendra Modi: Renu Khator
March 20, 2016
CultureMap
Mega proceeds, record crowd transport Asia Society Tiger Ball into gala stratosphere
March 20, 2016
Higher Education Today
How Can Higher Education Lead the Conversation on Inequity?
March 17, 2016
Higher Education Today
ACE Award Winners in Pictures
March 14, 2016
The Rice Thresher
UH Administration extols benefits of debate publicity, but students divided
March 10, 2016
Texas Tribune
UH Basks in GOP Debate Spotlight
February 25, 2016
Indo American News
IACCGH Distinguished Lecture with Dr. Renu Khator
February 18, 2016
India Herald
Dr. Renu Khator demystifies Federal Reserve Bank
February 17, 2016
Voice of Asia
Khator Portrays India’s Culture at India House 13th Annual Gala
February 12, 2016
Houston Chronicle
Security worker indicted after punching fans at UH game
February 10, 2016
CultureMap
Pitbull and billionaire master of Mardi Gras rock party scene as reality TV cameras roll
February 8, 2016
Houston Chronicle
UH Peach Bowl Celebration: Mayor Turner & President Khator
February 1, 2016
Houston Chronicle
Chancellors to appear at legislative hearing on guns
January 25, 2016
San Antonio Express-News
UT chancellor sets to calm fears about plan for Houston campus
January 21, 2016
The Daily Cougar
Khator testifies regarding expansion
January 20, 2016
Texas Tribune
Chancellors: University Expansion is Good for Texas
January 20, 2016
Houston Matters
Your Questions: UH and Rice Presidents
January 15, 2016
2015
Tmcnews.org
State of the Institution
December 2, 2015
Houstonpettalk.com
Inquisitive
December 1, 2015
Braingainmag.com
9 Questions for the Remarkable Dr. Renu Khator
July 31, 2015
Marwar India
Shining Through
June 12, 2015
2014
Houston Chronicle
Houstonians of the Year: Renu Khator
December 20, 2014
Dallas Morning News
UH Chief Renu Khator is My Texan of the Year Pick
December 3, 2014
The Washington Times
New Energy Fuels University of Houston’s Ambitions
November 24, 2014
Houston Business Journal
2014 Cougar 100: Interview with Chancellor Renu Khator
November 7, 2014
The Daily Cougar
Khator: With outcomes-based funding, don’t block access from ‘at-risk’ students
September 24, 2014
Texas Tribune Festival
Panel Transcript: “The Completion Crisis”
September 20, 2014
New York Times
Questioning an Ambitious Chancellor’s Vision
September 20, 2014
Houston Chronicle
UH's Khator calls for linking campus results to funding
September 20, 2014
Houston Matters
UH President Discusses Issues Facing Higher Education Today (Audio)
September 8, 2014
Houston Matters
UH President Discusses Issues Facing Higher Education Today (Transcript)
September 8, 2014
The American Bazaar
The Top 10 Indian American Educators in US Universities
July 17, 2014
The Daily Mail
Schmoozing with Obama and Beyonce: How India's top home-educated scholars have conquered elite US universities
July 13, 2014
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
2014 NASPA President's Award: Renu Khator
March 7, 2014
India Empire
Inspiring Achiever—Dr. Renu Khator
February 1, 2014
Bay Area Citizen
Quasar Award Goes to UH’s Dr. Renu Khator
January 21, 2014
Houston Business Journal
UH Chancellor Khator Receives Pravasi, BAHEP Awards
January 10, 2014
2013
Houston Press
Best of Houston: Out of Nowhere
October 15, 2013
Prestige Magazine
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Spotlight: Dr. Renu Khator
October 10, 2013
Texas Tribune
At the University of Houston, Perception Is a Challenge
October 8, 2013
Houston Chronicle
UH and the Neighborhood
October 1, 2013
The Daily Cougar
Khator Shares Thoughts on Past Semester
July 3, 2013
CultureMap
University of Houston's Rock Star President Reveals All: Top Challenge, Favorite Restaurant and a Closet Secret
June 20, 2013
Houston Chronicle
Chancellor Has UH on Fast Track
June 1, 2013
New Indian Express
There's No Stopping Khator
May 12, 2013
UH Today
Renu Khator Receives Recognition from NASPA
May 10, 2013
The Daily Cougar
Renu Khator Stays Humble
April 25, 2013
Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi Program
January 12, 2013
2012
Texas Monthly
You Can't Stop Renu Khator
December 18, 2012
American Council on Education
The Joys of the Presidency
September 21, 2012
Rajasthan Patrika
Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas 2012 - Jan 8-2012
August 1, 2012
Rajasthan Patrika
Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas 2012 - Jan. 7-2012
July 1, 2012
Indo American News
Dr. Renu Khator's Success Story Inspires YLDP Students
May 3, 2012
Houston Chronicle
Chancellor Says UH Could Fuel Energy Industry
May 3, 2012
Texas Tribune
TribLive: A Conversation with Renu Khator
April 24, 2012
MSN News
Renu Khator Discusses Higher Education with Obama
April 20, 2012
Indo American News
UH Chancellor Meets President Obama
April 12, 2012
Houston Chronicle
Editorial: UH tuition may not rise next year
March 23, 2012
Indo American News
Five Most Influential Indian Women in U.S.
March 2, 2012
Indo American News
Photo: Go Texan Day Celebrated at UH
March 2, 2012
Indo American News
Five Most Influential Indian Women in U.S. (PDF)
March 2, 2012
Indo American News
Go Texan Day Celebrated at UH (PDF)
March 2, 2012
DIVERSE: Issues in Higher Education
Leading the Way: 25 Women Making a Difference
March 1, 2012
IIENetworker Magazine
Interview Series: A Conversation with Renu Khator
March 1, 2012
Times of India
Foreign Universities Can Play Important Role (PDF)
January 8, 2012
Daily News and Analysis
An Evening with The Jewels of Rajasthan in the World (PDF)
January 8, 2012
Jewels of Rajasthan in the World
Dr. Renu Khator (PDF)
January 8, 2012
Daily Bhaskar
City Jaipur (PDF)
January 8, 2012
ACUI Bulletin
Q&A with President Renu Khator
January 1, 2012
2011
U.S. News & World Report
Higher Ed Faces Big Issues
September 23, 2011
U.S. News & World Report
Envisioning America’s Global University (By Renu Khator)
September 13, 2011
Texas Tribune
Tier-One Money Up for Grabs in University Competition
September 6, 2011
The EnergyMakers Show
UH President Khator Partnering with Energy Industry
August 20, 2011
Houston Press
Five Famous Indian and Pakistani Houstonians
August 16, 2011
TrustLaw
Gender Profile Indicates Indian Women Mean Business
July 18, 2011
Fort Bend Independent
Chancellor Renu Khator Appointed to Federal Reserve Board
June 29, 2011
Houston Public Radio
ConocoPhillips Marks UH Petroleum Engineering Building Dedication with $1M Donation
June 29, 2011
Houston Chronicle
UH leader Is Now a Presence in Austin
May 15, 2011
Texas Watchdog
UH Chief Renu Khator Says Teaching, Research Go Together
April 28, 2011
Texas Tribune
Renu Khator: The TT Interview
April 21, 2011
The Texas Tribune
Interview with The Texas Tribune
April 20, 2011
HoustonPBS
Interview
April 19, 2011
CultureMap
Who's Sari now? At Sangeet, UH Prez Khator Talks About Her Amazing Life
March 31, 2011
KHOU.com
Princeton Review Names UH One of Top Colleges for Undergrads
March 29, 2011
Indo American News
UH Chosen as One of Best Colleges for Undergrads
March 1, 2011
Houston Press
Go Texan Day Pictures: The Educators
February 25, 2011
KUHF-FM
UH Chancellor Discusses Budget with State Legislators
February 16, 2011
Cypress Times
Chancellor Khator Tells House Members UHS Needs State Funding
February 1, 2011
CultureMap
University of Houston Celebrates Tier One Status with Big Campus Rally
January 28, 2011
Houston Business Journal
Q & A: On Tweets and Tier One
January 28, 2011
Houston Business Journal
Khator Knows How to Get Down to Business
January 27, 2011
Houston Chronicle
Major Step at UH
January 20, 2011
CultureMap
With Tier One Victory, UH Officials Mark Progress Made and Future Goals
January 19, 2011
Houston Chronicle
UH Takes Big Step Up to Tier One Status
January 18, 2011
2010
Houston Chronicle
Focusing on Tier One
September 3, 2010
browngirlmagazine.com
Renu Khator: Blazing the Trail
June 29, 2010
Houston Chronicle
UH Deserves Big 12 Spot
June 20, 2010
Houston Chronicle
UH Belongs in a Top BCS Conference
June 14, 2010
American Council on Education
Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling
May 1, 2010
India Abroad
Mother's Day Special: An Ode to My Mother
May 8, 2010
Houston Chronicle
UH, Houston: Tier One Track
April 11, 2010
2009
Indo American News
Dr. Renu Khator: Taking UH to Tier One and Beyond
December 18, 2009
India SE
Learned Ladies
December 10, 2009
Voice of America
University of Houston President Aims for Brighter Future Through Education
November 2, 2009
The State of Texas Governor
UHV Downward Expansion
August 6, 2009
Houston Defender
UH Seeks Tier-One Status
May 11, 2009
Voice of Asia
Joint MS-BS Program, Recruitment Center, India Chair in the Offing: UH Eyes Stronger Links With India
April 17, 2009
Houston Chronicle
Seeking A Brain Gain: UH Makes A Play, And We Say: Go!
April 21, 2009
Space City International Newsletter
International Frontier: Dr. Renu Khator
March 3, 2009
The Telegraph/Calcutta
Renu Khator: Bold Initiative Education Is the US’s Biggest Export, Even in the Downturn
February 18, 2009
Times of India
Husband's Support Takes Marwari Woman From Farookabad to Houston
January 8, 2009
WebIndia.com
PM's Global Advisory Council Constituted
January 6, 2009
ExpressBuzz.com
UH President Shows How to Break the Glass Ceiling
January 6, 2009
2008
Houston Chronicle
Khator's Ceremonial Pitch Amid Tradition, The UH Leader Officially Takes the Reins and Outlines Her Plans For the School's Future
November 7, 2008
C-SPAN
Brian Lamb's Q&A with Renu Khator
June 17, 2008
C-SPAN
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce – Distinguished Lecture Series
January 31, 2008
2007
University of Houston
Renu Khator Confirmed as New University of Houston & UH System Leader Board of Regents Names Her President and Chancellor
November 1, 2007
University of Houston
USF Provost Dr. Renu Khator Selected as the Sole Finalist for the Position of UH System Chancellor and UH President
November 1, 2007
St. Petersburg Times
Provost at USF on Yoga, Budget
September 17, 2007
Tampa Tribune
USF Aims to Join Elite Group of Colleges (PDF)
March 3, 2007
2006
Purdue Alumnus magazine
Renu Khator: At the Head of the Class (PDF)
May 1, 2006
2005
Black Issues in Higher Education
Exceeding Expectations (PDF)
June 16, 2005
Videos
TAMEST
Impacts of COVID-19 on Higher Education in Texas
August 26, 2020
Outlook India Magazine
Uncomfortable Ideas Make For A Free Campus
October 16, 2018
CNBC
CNBC Interview
March 9, 2017
CoogTV
President Khator Discusses Her Life, UH Future
August 19, 2016
University of Houston
Ice Bucket Challenge
August 26, 2014
National Association of Student Personnel Administrartors
2014 NASPA President's Award: Renu Khator
March 7, 2014
Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi Program
January 12, 2013
American Council on Education
The Joys of the Presidency
September 21, 2012
Texas Tribune
TribLive: A Conversation with Renu Khator
April 24, 2012
The Texas Tribune
Interview with The Texas Tribune
April 20, 2011
HoustonPBS
Interview
April 19, 2011
University of Houston Law Center
Arrival Award
November 13, 2009
The State of Texas Governor
UHV Downward Expansion
August 6, 2009
C-SPAN
Brian Lamb's Q&A with Renu Khator
June 17, 2008
C-SPAN
Indo-American Chamber of Commerce – Distinguished Lecture Series
January 31, 2008
University of Houston
Webcast of Confirmation
November 5, 2007