Communications

Communications From the President

Update on 89th Legislative Session and Changing Landscape of College Sports

The 89th Texas Legislative session ended its session with many pieces of legislation directly impacting public colleges and universities. While these bills await final approval, I want to provide you with a briefing and the next steps forward.

June 17, 2025
You Made It! Here’s Your End-of-Semester Update

Congratulations on completing this academic year. Making it to the finish line deserves applause. I hope you excelled academically, made positive connections and found balance with our many activities and resources this year. And if you are an incoming freshman, welcome to the Cougar family!

May 15, 2025
End-of-Semester Update: Graduation, Legislative News, Campus Construction

Thank you for another productive academic year. Last weekend, 7,040 students received their UH degree in 19 ceremonies, the largest number of graduates in the history of the University. Thank you for your role, whether inside the classroom or outside, in helping these graduates achieve their dreams.

May 15, 2025
Two Urgent Matters

Please allow me to bring two time-sensitive items to your attention. First, you are probably aware of many changes taking place at the federal and state levels that directly impact the financial landscape of higher education.

March 11, 2025
Update: Federal, State and Local Landscape

I am sure you are feeling the weight of anxiety and the uncertainty surrounding our profession of higher education today. I wish I could bring more clarity to you with this update, but it is difficult since federal directives are changing daily.

February 19, 2025
Immediate Actions and Long-Term Commitment

The recent crimes on our campus are deeply disturbing, and I want to acknowledge the fear, concern and frustration many of you are feeling. These incidents are unacceptable, and I share in your outrage.

February 8, 2025
AWA and Remote Work

On March 1, 2025, the University of Houston will rescind its Alternative Work Arrangement (Hybrid Remote Work) policy instituted on April 1, 2022.

January 31, 2025
Compensation and Other Issues

It's hard to believe that we are almost through the fall semester. I hope your academic year has been successful thus far and thank you for your enduring commitment.

November 22, 2024
Quick Update on Current Issues

I hope your fall semester has started well. Thank you for welcoming our students to campus and for your continuous commitment to the mission of the University.

September 10, 2024
VP of Athletics Appointed

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Nuñez as the next University of Houston vice president of intercollegiate athletics.

August 20, 2024
Fall 2024, Let’s Go!

Your faculty, staff and I are so happy that you are here. We are invested in your success and are committed to helping you learn and graduate from a Tier One university in a timely manner.

August 18, 2024
VP Health and VP Research Appointed

I am pleased to announce the appointment of two new vice presidents. VP of Health Affairs and Dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

June 26, 2024
Update: Budget and Compensation, SB17 & SB18, Leadership

I hope that you’ve had a bright start to your new year. We are just a few weeks into the spring semester, and I hope things are proceeding well for you. I have a few items to update you about.

February 7, 2024
Finals are Here, You’ve Got This!

As we approach the final exams of the fall semester, I want to commend you. It takes determination and resilience to pursue your degree. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and I am confident that you will excel in your final exams.

December 7, 2023
VC/VP of Student Affairs Appointed

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Kittle as the next University of Houston System vice chancellor for student affairs and University of Houston vice president for student affairs. His appointment will be effective Jan.17, 2024.

November 17, 2023
College of Medicine Dean Search Committee Announcement

I am pleased to announce that I am appointing a ten-member search committee chaired by Provost Diane Chase to begin our national search for the next VP of Health Affairs and Dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

November 7, 2023
College of Medicine Founding Dean Stephen Spann to Retire

I am writing to announce the retirement of Dr. Stephen J. Spann, vice president for medical affairs and founding dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. After more than four decades in academic medicine, including eight years at the University of Houston, Dr. Spann has made the decision to retire.

October 30, 2023
Message of Safety and Support to Cougar Family

As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, with students from around the world, I know that this has hit so many of us hard. The University of Houston is a place where we embrace our diversity — that means we accept our differences and show compassion and respect for one another, above all else.

October 16, 2023
UH Moves up 48 positions in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

U.S. News & World Report released the rankings today and the University of Houston is #70 among all public universities in America!

September 18, 2023
Welcome, Coogs. Let’s Make This Semester Legendary!

Welcome to the Coogs' House! Whether this is your first semester or you're a returning student, it is my pleasure to welcome or welcome you back to the University of Houston!

August 20, 2023
Fall Update: Budget Proposal, Mental Health and Big 12

Welcome to the new academic year! I hope you had a restful summer and are now ready to welcome over 47,000 students and 280 new faculty who are joining the Cougar family for the first time this fall. To the staff who have joined during the summer, we offer you a warm welcome as well.

August 17, 2023
President’s Update on Legislative Session/Mental Health Task Forces

More than 6,700 students graduated in 17 ceremonies from the University of Houston in May. Over the past year, more than 11,000 students received their UH diploma. Considering that the vast majority will live and work in Greater Houston, our efforts have a significant impact on shaping the future of our city.

June 6, 2023
VC/VP of Student Affairs Search Committee Announcement

I am pleased to announce that I am appointing a 16-member search committee co-chaired by Senior Vice President Raymond Bartlett and Senior Vice Provost Teri Longacre to begin our national search for our permanent vice chancellor/vice president for Student Affairs for the UH System/UH.

May 3, 2023
Update: Budget, Mental Health, Search

There has been a flood of emails in your Inbox from us, but I feel that I should update you on some critical items.

April 3, 2023
Fostering a Culture of Care

I write to you today to seek your help in building a resilient campus…a campus that fosters a culture of care and belonging.

March 29, 2023
Caring for Our Community

The news of the second death on our campus hit us all so very hard this week. As president of the University of Houston, and as a mother who once sent her daughters off to college, hoping for the best, this truly breaks my heart.

March 23, 2023
Update: Cabinet Positions, Legislative News and More

I hope your semester is off to a strong start and that you had a joyful and restful winter break. Here is a brief update for you.

February 7, 2023
Senior VC of Academic Affairs & UH Provost Appointed

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Diane Z. Chase as the next University of Houston System senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and University of Houston senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. Her appointment will be effective February 2023, pending approval by the UH System Board of Regents.

January 10, 2023
Presidential Cabinet and Organizational Changes

Today, I write to inform you of some important organizational changes in my cabinet.

September 15, 2022
An Exciting Fall Semester Is Ahead at UH

Welcome to the University of Houston, land of the red and house of the Coogs! If this is your first semester on campus, please know that we are very happy to have you here. Your professors, advisers, support staff and administrators are committed to your success and are here to help you fulfill your dream of a college education. Here is some information that you will find helpful as you navigate the campus.

August 23, 2022
Faculty & Staff Update August 2022

Welcome back! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer. We are beginning yet another new year with renewed hope and excitement for our students. Campus housing is full, and more than 8,000 undergraduate students are expected to arrive on campus for the first time. Additionally, many of the sophomores and juniors who began their studies at UH in 2020 and 2021 may also be coming to campus for the first time.

August 17, 2022
Interim Provost and Updates

With the midsummer heat upon us, it is hard to believe that we will be welcoming our students back to campus for the fall semester in just a few weeks.

July 5, 2022
Update: $50 Million Gift, Accolades and Provost Search

Congratulations and thank you on another successful academic year! Last week, we graduated nearly 6,000 students in multiple ceremonies thanks to you! These graduates are special because in order to graduate they had to climb over the COVID-19 mountain and deal with enormous unpredictability. Needless to say, they could not have made it to the finish line without your guiding hand. Once again, thank you for everything you do every day for our students and our university.

May 20, 2022
Journey to the Top 50

Last year, we announced the University of Houston’s bold, new vision to become a Top 50 public university. We knew that achieving this goal would not be easy. No. It would challenge us to stretch to a higher level … to think in ways that we’ve never thought before – and that’s exactly why we made it our vision.

March 29, 2022
Provost Search Committee Announcement

I am pleased to announce that I am appointing a 16-member search committee co-chaired by Drs. Catherine Horn and Ramanan Krishnamoorti to begin our national search for the next Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost for the UH System/UH. The Search Committee will be assisted by SP&A Executive Search and will complete its work during the spring semester with the hope of filling the position by summer 2022. I thank the committee members for undertaking this very important task.

February 2, 2022
Paula Myrick Short to Retire in August 2022

With mixed emotions, I announce that Paula Myrick Short, University of Houston System senior vice chancellor for academic affairs and University of Houston senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, has decided that she will retire, due to family health issues, in August 2022.

January 26, 2022
Spring Update: Regular Classes to Resume Jan. 31

Thank you for your collective efforts in making the soft opening of the spring semester a success. The past few weeks have been uncertain at times, but you accepted the challenge with fortitude and made it work.

January 25, 2022
Spring Semester Decisions

Welcome back and Happy New Year. I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. In the days since the end of the fall term, we’ve continued to monitor the spread of the Omicron variant, which now accounts for 95% of all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. While Omicron is believed to be less severe, its infection rate is still a cause for serious concern.

January 7, 2022
End of the Semester Update for Students

As we close out the year, I am in awe of you and grateful for the comeback we have had. The pandemic has been very challenging for all of us. Thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine and your determination to make it happen, we made the full return to campus with success. We’re back!

December 9, 2021
End of the Semester Update for Faculty and Staff

We started the semester with cautious optimism that we could fully return to campus with success. And thanks to the COVID-19 vaccine and your precautionary actions, we accomplished that goal. Thank you for helping make this vision a reality and for giving our students the immersive experience they deeply missed.

December 9, 2021
Walker Appointed Interim President at UHCL

Today, I am appointing Richard Walker, vice chancellor and vice president for student affairs and enrollment services at UH System and UH, to serve as interim president at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, beginning Oct. 9.

October 7, 2021
Update: Big 12, Enrollment and Merit Increase

We thought we would have a much more normal semester, but the spread of COVID-19’s Delta variant has made it a very anxious time once again. I thank you for persevering in face of physical, mental and emotional challenges. We are doing everything possible to add value to our students’ learning experience, and we can take satisfaction from that. Here is a quick update for you.

September 10, 2021
It's Official: UH is in the Big 12!

Today is a monumental day in the trajectory of the University of Houston as we formally accepted an invitation to join the Big 12 Conference. While on the surface this decision impacts our athletics program, it truly is a transformational change for our institution. Our mission is about “connecting potential with opportunity” and today’s announcement is about just that.

September 10, 2021
Appointment of Chief Population Health Officer

I am pleased to announce another significant step forward with the appointment of Dr. Bettina Beech to the newly created cabinet level position of Chief Population Health Officer, effective Sept. 1.

August 18, 2021
Fall Semester Decisions - Students

While I trust that we all will take personal responsibility and safeguard ourselves from the virus, I also know that some institutional decisions regarding vaccinations, masks, testing and instructional formats are necessary to keep our community safe. I write to you today to present these decisions.

August 10, 2021
Fall Semester Decisions - Faculty & Staff

While I trust that we all will take personal responsibility to mitigate the risk of the COVID-19 spread as we open for Fall Semester on August 23, I also feel that some institutional decisions regarding vaccinations, masks, meetings, exemptions and course delivery are necessary to keep our community safe.

August 10, 2021
Compensation and Budget Decisions

I write to update you today on important budgetary decisions for the current year (FY 2020-21) as well as for the next year (FY2021-22).

July 8, 2021
Update: Transition and Reopening

As we approach the end of this tumultuous, pandemic-plagued semester, it’s only natural to wonder what awaits us this summer and fall. While we cannot be certain of the future, we have to plan for it now – and we must do so based on the information available today and with the ability to alter the course should the circumstances change. With this in mind, I would like to offer you guidelines about the process and a timeline for our campus reopening.

May 10, 2021
Update - Summer & Fall Semesters

Congratulations on completing a very challenging semester! A double congratulations to the seniors graduating next week! With the improvement in the fight against COVID-19, we now have plans in place for the UH community to return to normal during the next few months. For those of you not graduating this spring, please read on to learn about the coming semesters.

May 5, 2021
President's Update: Legislature, Commencement, Fall Semester

We are almost at the end of the academic year, and what a year it has been with the global pandemic, an economic downturn, issues related to social injustice and hate crimes. Even during these times, our UH community has continued to educate students, conduct research and serve the community.

April 13, 2021
COVID-19 Safety Protocols at UH

I hope you and your family are safe and healthy. I write to you today to provide further guidance on the COVID-19 safety protocols following Gov. Abbott’s March 2 Executive Order that will lift the statewide mask mandate and allow Texas businesses to resume operating at 100 percent capacity effective March 10.

March 5, 2021
Winter Storm Recovery

My thoughts are with you and your families as you recover from the devastating disruption of the winter weather this past week. Once again, UH and the people of Houston have displayed amazing resilience. What a helpless feeling to lose power and water at the same time! It’s unbelievable how quickly much of our city can came to a standstill. And to face such hardships while already struggling with the challenges of the pandemic verges on the incredible.

February 21, 2021
Winter Storm Update

During this unprecedented winter storm, we hope you are staying safe and warm. The winter storm system is dangerously cold and has resulted in significant damage, including loss of water and power for many of us. We will continue to remain closed through Thursday, Feb. 18. Faculty are being asked to adjust deadlines for assignments and tests due to the impact of widespread power outages and Blackboard being temporarily unavailable.

February 16, 2021
Spring Semester Update – COVID-19

Happy New Year and welcome back! We are starting the new semester with mixed emotions – excitement, anxiety and anticipation.

January 13, 2021
President's Update

As we approach the close of a very challenging year, I sincerely hope that the vaccines and other advances in treatment will soon get us on a path to a stable recovery. Even under the best of scenarios, we anticipate the lingering effects of the pandemic will last until 2023. During this time, we will do our best to keep everyone safe and mitigate an adverse impact on our ability to fulfill our mission or to advance toward our vision.

December 21, 2020
Fall Semester Update for Students

I hope that you and your families continue to be safe and healthy. I further hope that your studies are going well, and that you are progressing toward your degree despite all the challenges posed by this global pandemic. These are difficult times, but I am very proud of the resiliency and tenacity that you have shown.

November 11, 2020
Fall Semester Update

Resiliency is a part of our culture and the pandemic has certainly tested it. We are serving more students than ever and performing at a higher level than ever on research and scholarship measures. We have also concluded our $1 billion campaign by raising $240 million over the goal. Congratulations on our many successes! Once again, I am humbled to be with you as we work our way through the current crisis. Here are some important items to share with you.

November 9, 2020
Welcome Back

For those of you who are new to our campus, let me say welcome to the University of Houston. And to those who are returning, I'm so pleased to say welcome back.It is understandable that many of you are approaching the fall with anticipation and concern given the pandemic we continue to navigate. I can imagine this is especially true for our freshman class and your families.

August 17, 2020
Fall Semester Update

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy and that you are excited about the start of this fall semester. It is understandable that many of you are also approaching the fall with anticipation and concern given the pandemic we continue to navigate. It is sometimes difficult to grasp the physical, emotional and financial toll it has taken on all of us.

August 17, 2020
Reopening for the Fall Semester

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. In three weeks, we will begin perhaps the most unusual and challenging fall semester. Thank you for your patience and dedication as we plan to fulfill our mission of providing learning opportunities to our students in as safe an environment as possible.

August 3, 2020
Face Masks, Race Relations & Social Justice Group

President Renu Khator shared significant news items that impact the University community. She addressed revised COVID-19 return to work protocols - including new face mask requirements, the establishment of a $1 million research fund for faculty and the University’s next steps toward addressing race relations and social justice.

June 24, 2020
Preparing for Fall at UH

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. These are unsettling times due to the pandemic’s impact on the nation’s economy and public health. I know that you value your education and its positive influence on your future. We value your education, too, because we know that as we emerge from this crisis, we will need leaders and thinkers like you to shape our common future.

June 12, 2020
Confronting Racial Injustice

The George Floyd tragedy and the issue of racial injustice continues to trouble us deeply. Last week, I shared a letter with you expressing our mutual pain and frustration following this sad, senseless death. In it, I wrote, “Our mission as an institution and our responsibility as human beings compel us to take a stand.” Today, I am writing to tell you about the initial steps we are taking to fulfill that mission and meet that responsibility.

June 10, 2020
University of Houston's Commitment to the City

At the University of Houston, we feel compelled to ask if there is more we can do as an institute of higher education to address the problems that have been thrust to the forefront and touched us deeply.

June 8, 2020
Reopening Update: Next Steps

Gov. Greg Abbott’s most recent executive order allows institutions of higher education to open their physical campuses June 1. Today, President Renu Khator addressed the UH community about the University’s Phase 2 reopening Monday, June 8, on a voluntary basis, the anticipated next steps for the fall semester as well as budgetary items.

June 2, 2020
George Floyd’s Death

The sad and senseless death of George Floyd hits close to home for the University of Houston. Mr. Floyd was a member of our community, and we join hundreds of other universities and millions of Americans in condemning this brutal event and the larger failing in our culture that allows such atrocities to continue. We share in the tremendous pain our community and nation are experiencing. Please read President Renu Khator's letter to our UH community for more information.

June 1, 2020
Faculty & Staff COVID-19 Update

Now that the efforts to reopen the state and the city have begun and we have successfully completed this very challenging semester, it is time to look beyond the immediate horizon. Since this pandemic will continue to challenge us until a vaccine is found, we must address questions like the safe reopening of the campus, the long-term financial health of the University, and life in the new normal.

May 19, 2020
UH Responds to COVID-19

As “Houston’s University,” UH is doing its part in our city’s fight against COVID-19. We invite you to share these stories of committed Cougars making a difference.

May 8, 2020
Video Message for Our Graduates

I want to take a moment to send a special message to each of you during this week when we had planned to celebrate you completing your degree at the University of Houston with our traditional commencement ceremony.

May 6, 2020
Reopening Update

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy. We have come to the end of this very unusual spring semester. Thanks to your efforts, which included transitioning thousands of classes and services online, more than 6,000 students will graduate next week. Congratulations … to all of us! Here are some important updates for you.

April 30, 2020
Summer Instruction Update

Looking forward to the summer, not even our most knowledgeable health experts can predict with certainty when the threat of COVID-19 will subside. But we do know it will be with us for some time and so will the need for social distancing. That is why my leadership team and I have made the decision to continue delivering remote instruction for all four summer sessions, which begin June 1, and the May mini-session.

April 3, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Harris County Order

Today, Harris County issued a Stay at Home order beginning at 11:59pm tonight through April 3. What does this mean for us?

March 24, 2020
UH & COVID-19 Decisions: Students

During this very difficult situation, we have been listening intently to you and your families. Preserving health and safety has been first and foremost in every step we have taken and every decision we’ve made. In the final analysis, our students and UH community are who matter most to us. With that in mind, the following decisions have been made.

March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Three Important Decisions: Faculty & Staff

Most of you are working from home but some of you are on campus keeping the essential services going and/or leading the troops. My team and I thank you all, but particularly those who are on campus. I wanted to let you know that after careful consideration and consultation, we have made the following three decisions. You can refer to my letter to students for more details.

March 19, 2020
Latest UH Guidelines for COVID-19

Since my last communication regarding the university’s response to COVID-19, President Trump as well as state and local officials have announced additional efforts to slow its spread, or “flatten the curve." The purpose of this communication is to put things in perspective and offer you additional guidelines as it comes to your day-to-day decision-making.

March 17, 2020
UH Response to Coronavirus: Alumni

No matter what part of the world you live in, you are a valued member of our family. If there is any way we can be of help to you by providing information and/or connections, please let us know. The University of Houston and the UH Alumni Association are here for you.

March 16, 2020
UH Takes COVID-19 Action; Classes to Go Online

To allow you to address professional and personal matters in response to the city of Houston and Harris County emergency health declarations and to do our part in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, we are taking the following actions.

March 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Students

The safety of our faculty, staff and students is our top priority. We must take all necessary precautions suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but we must also commit to playing our role in containing the outbreak of the virus in our community. With this in mind, I am providing you with the following information.

March 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Faculty and Staff

As we continue to see more and more news about the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), I know that you and your families must be anxious, because we all are. As I assured you last Wednesday, we continue to follow closely the global spread of COVID-19 and its potential impact on our university communities. There have been no reported cases of COVID-19 on our campuses; however, there have been some cases identified in and around Houston. According to reports, all of these cases involve foreign travel. With this in mind and after extensive consultation, I am asking that you please adhere to the following.

March 9, 2020
Welcome Back, Faculty and Staff

Let me wish you a Happy New Year and welcome you back to our University for the spring semester. The University of Houston continues to expand and excel thanks to the energy, intelligence and enthusiasm you provide, and I want to thank you for that.

January 22, 2020
Flexibility, Support & Compassion

Once again, the people of Houston showed their resilience in the midst of horrible flooding. Some of you had homes flooded. Others had cars damaged or were stuck in traffic for hours on freeways trying to get home or to your children’s schools. What a helpless feeling! It’s unbelievable how quickly much of our city can come to a standstill.

September 23, 2019
Welcome Back, Faculty and Staff

Our FY2019-20 has started with a bang: first, the ceremonial signing of the bill to create the UH College of Medicine, followed by the announcement of the largest gift in the University’s history, and then the announcement of funding for the new UH Law Center building.

September 5, 2019
President's Update

As we pass the midway point to another successful semester at the University of Houston, I hope you find time to be outdoors and enjoy this beautiful April weather in Houston. Here are some items of interest for you.

April 17, 2019
Go Texan Day at UH

Each year, the city celebrates its Western heritage with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – and the University of Houston likes to join in the festivities.

February 19, 2019
Welcome Back, Faculty and Staff

Another spring semester is underway, and I’m delighted to welcome you back from what I hope was a wonderful winter break. I’m invigorated by the enthusiasm, intelligence and dedication I see around me everywhere on campus. You continue to improve our University every day and, for that, I thank you all.

January 17, 2019
UH Closes for Day of Mourning; Finals Continue

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order designating Wednesday, Dec. 5, as an official Day of Mourning for our 41st president, George H.W. Bush. In keeping with his order, the University of Houston will be closed – however, all scheduled final exams and other essential activities will continue. Only essential staff as designated by division vice presidents are expected to report for work. Essential staff will be allowed another day off for observance within the week.

December 4, 2018
Welcome Back, Students

The University of Houston takes immense pride in the progress it has made as a comprehensive research institution during the past decade.

August 28, 2018
Welcome Back, Faculty and Staff

The University of Houston takes immense pride in the progress it has made as a comprehensive research institution during the past decade.

August 28, 2018
New Research Initiative – 50 in 5

This ambitious program will focus on increasing everything related to our research efforts by 50 percent during the next 5-year period.

June 18, 2018
Founding Dean for College of Medicine

Upon the recommendation of the faculty search committee, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephen J. Spann as the founding dean of the College of Medicine effective Feb. 23.

February 26, 2018
Go Texan Day

One of our city’s most cherished traditions, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, kicks off next week.

February 22, 2018
Mandatory Title IX Training

At the University of Houston, we are committed to providing an environment free from any kind of misconduct, harassment and fraud.

February 19, 2018
Faculty and Staff Update

The academic year, 2017-18, has been unusual, with weather, and not the academic calendar, dictating when and how we start the semester.

January 23, 2018
Faculty and Staff Update

November 20, 2017
Welcome Back, Students (Hurricane Harvey)

September 4, 2017
Welcome Back, Faculty and Staff (Hurricane Harvey)

September 4, 2017
UH & Storm Update

August 28, 2017
Welcome, Students

August 23, 2017
President Khator’s budget proposal for the Board of Regents

August 18, 2017
UH Budget

June 20, 2017
Hurricane Preparedness

June 1, 2017
Faculty and Staff Update

April 6, 2017
UH at the Rodeo

February 28, 2017
Travel Ban

January 30, 2017
Student Welcome

January 24, 2017
Faculty and Staff Update

January 24, 2017
Faculty and Staff Update

December 6, 2016
President’s Fall Address 2016

October 6, 2016
Diversity and Inclusion Statement

September 27, 2016
Faculty and Staff Update

September 7, 2016
Welcome

August 25, 2016
Diversity and Respectful Discourse

July 14, 2016
Hurricane Preparedness at UH

June 21, 2016
Faculty and Staff Update

May 19, 2016
Faculty and Staff Update

September 1, 2015
Welcome Back to Campus

January 19, 2016
Faculty and Staff Update

January 27, 2016
New Roles for Two Vice Presidents

April 15, 2015
Faculty and Staff Update

April 8, 2015
Campus Safety

March 25, 2015
Post Hazing Allegations

March 17, 2015
Faculty and Staff Update

January 26, 2015
Division of Marketing, Communication and Media Relations

May 15, 2014
Phi Beta Kappa Visit

February 17, 2014
President Renu Khator issues statement rejecting anti-Israel academic boycott

February 7, 2014
Spring Semester Welcome

January 23, 2014
Faculty and Staff Update

December 9, 2013
Provost Announcement

June 5, 2013
Provost Office Reorganization

May 13, 2013
Faculty and Staff Update

April 29, 2013
Provost Search

January 23, 2013
Accolades and Challenges

December 5, 2012
Faculty and Staff Update

September 5, 2012
Fall & Spring Semester Update

May 23, 2012
UH's Growing Recognition

March 1, 2012
Cougar Red Friday

January 25, 2012
Keeping UHS Campuses Safe

November 16, 2011
Highlights from the President’s Fall Address

October 7, 2011
Support Cougar Football

September 22, 2011
Support Your UH Cougars

September 21, 2011
Remembering September 11th

September 9, 2011
Welcome Back!

August 24, 2011
UH Named Among Great Colleges to Work For

July 25, 2011
TARU Progress Report

May 26, 2011
Princeton Review Honors UH

March 29, 2011
Tier One Progress Report

February 9, 2011
Tier One Celebration

January 28, 2011
Happy Holidays 2010

December 17, 2010
Homecoming 2010

November 8, 2010
Faculty and Staff Update

November 4, 2010
Jeff Cohen Lecture

October 19, 2010
Faculty and Staff Update

June 8, 2010
Faculty and Staff Update

March 11, 2010
Tier One Progress Report

February 15, 2010
Happy Holidays

December 17, 2009
Happy Holidays

December 10, 2009
Support Your Cougar Football Team

November 17, 2009
2009 Fall Address

November 11, 2009
UH Benefactor John O'Quinn Dies

October 29, 2009
It's a Great Time to be a Cougar

October 23, 2009
It’s a Great Time to Be a Cougar

October 23, 2009
UH Joins Texas Medical Center

October 8, 2009
UH Joins Texas Medical Center

October 8, 2009
Our Texas Tech Victory

September 28, 2009
Cougars Ranked #12 in National AP Poll

September 28, 2009
Now Is The Time at YOUR University

September 27, 2009
Now Is the Time to be Proud

September 27, 2009
Feeling the Pride at UH - YOUR University

September 16, 2009
Houston Chronicle Op-ed: Big Win for UH on the Road to Tier One

June 21, 2009
New UH Athletic Director Named

June 11, 2009
Tier One Victory

June 1, 2009
Tier One Victory

June 1, 2009
(H1N1 Virus) Information for Faculty

May 1, 2009
Seeking a Brain Gain: UH Makes a Play, and We Say: Go!

April 23, 2009
Seeking a Brain Gain

April 23, 2009
$7 Million Gift Paves Way

April 2, 2009
$7 Million Gift Paves Way for 200 New Annual Scholarships

April 2, 2009
President’s Spring Update

March 30, 2009
Spring Semester Update

March 30, 2009
Passing of Wilhelmina Robertson

January 29, 2009
Update on Issues

January 29, 2009
Why Tier One Status Is Important

January 21, 2009
Provost Appointed

January 13, 2009
Investiture Postponed, Let's Rebuild Houston

September 17, 2008
Welcome to Faculty

August 21, 2008
Cougar First Impressions

August 19, 2008
Welcome to Staff

August 12, 2008
Quest for Top Tier Status

August 8, 2008
Top Tier Message

June 18, 2008
Creating the Energy University

June 1, 2008
Reflecting on First 100 Days

May 30, 2008
Pride Excellence Message

April 23, 2008
Pride Points Message

March 12, 2008
Go Texan

February 27, 2008
100 Days Group Welcome

February 21, 2008
Alumni Connections

February 13, 2008
A Video Message from Renu Khator

January 30, 2008
Building Our Future - The First 100 Days

January 22, 2008