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Wolff Center maintains top ranking among undergraduate entrepreneur programs
The Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston has been recognized as the top undergraduate program for entrepreneurs in the United States by The Princeton Review.
HISD recognizes Yurixi Rojas as Star Educator
Yurixi Rojas, an English and ESL teacher at Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center High School, has been recognized as this week's Star Educator by the Houston Independent School District (HISD).
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University launches 'Houston Blue' merchandise celebrating city's historic color
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2024
The University of Houston (UH) has launched the "Houston Blue" merchandise collection, now available at major retail outlets.
Study finds online gamers develop valuable workplace skills
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2024
A recent study published in the journal Human Resource Development International challenges the negative perceptions surrounding online gaming.
Vincent Tam receives NIH grant for antibiotic-resistant superbug research
By Houston Daily | Nov 14, 2024
Gram-negative bacteria present a significant challenge to global health due to their resistance to multiple antibiotics, as reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
University receives $3.6M grant for microreactor converting CO2 to methanol
By Houston Daily | Nov 13, 2024
The University of Houston and SRI have been awarded $3.6 million by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy to develop a microreactor aimed at converting carbon dioxide into methanol using renewable energy.
Harris County residents demand better storm preparation from utilities
By Houston Daily | Nov 13, 2024
Harris County residents have expressed significant concerns about electricity reliability, according to a survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.
University of Houston's entrepreneurship center ranks No.1 again
By Houston Daily | Nov 12, 2024
The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston has been named the top entrepreneurship program for undergraduate students in the United States, according to the 2025 Princeton Review rankings.
Big 12 Conference honors Zhifeng Ren among first Faculty of Year Award winners
By Houston Daily | Nov 11, 2024
Zhifeng Ren, a physics professor at the University of Houston (UH), has been named one of the first-ever recipients of the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award.
HISD honors Janite Grooms as Star Educator for her dedication to ESL students
By Houston Daily | Nov 11, 2024
Janite Grooms, an English and ESL teacher at Wisdom High School, has been recognized as this week's Star Educator.
Houston GPS Executive Director Garcia: 'We face a setback in our efforts to meet the needs of thousands of students
By Houston Daily | Nov 8, 2024
Veronica Garcia, executive director of Houstonians for Great Public Schools (Houston GPS), described the defeat of the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) bond proposal at the ballot box on Election Day as "a setback for the thousands of...
Good Reason Houston CEO Wright: 'We are deeply disappointed that the HISD bond measure did not pass'
By Houston Daily | Nov 8, 2024
Cary Wright, Chief Executive Officer of the Houston-based education non-profit organization Good Reason Houston, expressed disappointment over the failure of the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) bond measure at the ballot box.
University of Houston alumna leads low carbon initiatives at NOV Inc
By Houston Daily | Nov 7, 2024
Kamalpreet Kaur, a recent graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, is currently serving as the commercial leader for low carbon solutions, CCUS, and hydrogen at NOV Inc. The company provides...
University of Houston named Fulbright HSI leader for fourth consecutive year
By Houston Daily | Nov 4, 2024
The University of Houston (UH) has been recognized as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year it has received this designation from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational...
HISD celebrates one year of serving families through Sunrise Centers
By Houston Daily | Nov 4, 2024
November 1, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the Houston Independent School District's (HISD) seven Sunrise Centers.
HISD highlights teacher Xenia Kaniouras' role in school's improved rating
By Houston Daily | Nov 4, 2024
Houston Independent School District's Highland Heights Elementary has made significant progress under the New Education System, improving its rating from a D to a B within a year.
Houston GPS joins other civic organizations in calling for support for HISD bond package
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2024
Houstonians for Great Public Schools (Houston GPS) is among several civic organizations urging Houston residents to support the Houston Independent School District's (HISD) Proposition A and Proposition B, which are set for a vote in the November...
University of Houston Athletics introduces 'Houston Blue' uniforms
By Houston Daily | Nov 1, 2024
The University of Houston Athletics has announced the introduction of "Houston Blue" into its uniform selections, a tribute to the City of Houston.
Texas Supreme Court holds session at University of Houston Law Center
By Houston Daily | Oct 31, 2024
For the first time in seven years, the Texas Supreme Court held oral arguments at the University of Houston Law Center.
Hurricane Beryl causes significant erosion on Texas coast
By Houston Daily | Oct 31, 2024
Geologists from the University of Houston have published a study showing significant erosion and shoreline retreat along the Texas coast due to Hurricane Beryl.