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Good Reason Houston to host live webinar on upcoming legislative session's impact on local public education
Education non-profit organization Good Reason Houston (GRH) is set to host a live webinar examining the impact of the 89th Texas legislative session on local public education.
University of Houston's Gessner College ranks No.1 nationally by NCSBN
The University of Houston's Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked No. 1 in the nation across several categories, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
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HISD highlights principal Alvaro Montelongo's achievements
By Houston Daily | Nov 22, 2024
Alvaro Montelongo, Jr., principal of Scarborough High School, is making significant strides in his second year of transformation at the school.
University of Houston receives NIH grant for developing AI health tools
By Houston Daily | Nov 21, 2024
The National Institutes of Health has granted a team at the University of Houston $500,000 to develop artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving health behaviors and outcomes in underserved communities.
HISD partners with community to support families over holiday break
By Houston Daily | Nov 20, 2024
HISD and its community partners are collaborating to provide support for families during the holiday break.
Wolff Center maintains top ranking among undergraduate entrepreneur programs
By Houston Daily | Nov 20, 2024
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
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2024
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).
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.