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Survey finds Texans grappling with rising heat amid climate concerns
By Houston Daily | Aug 28, 2024
Texans are increasingly feeling the heat—literally and figuratively—as the latest Texas Trends survey by the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs reveals. The survey highlights the growing impact of climate change on Texans, especially among lower-income communities and those who have experienced power outages.
HISD names Scott Platt as new principal of Love Elementary
By Houston Daily | Aug 27, 2024
Scott Platt was named principal of Love Elementary this year after completing his principal apprenticeship at Twain Elementary with HISD’s Principal Academy. This veteran teacher-turned-administrator is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Patient-specific molds for improved breast reconstruction after cancer
By Houston Daily | Aug 27, 2024
Professor Fatima Merchant, department chair of engineering technology at the University of Houston, is part of a multi-institutional research team designing patient-specific molds for breast cancer patients undergoing reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment.
University of Houston study reveals challenges faced by evolving Texas teacher workforce
By Houston Daily | Aug 26, 2024
As K-12 students across Texas return to the classroom, some may not see the same teachers as in previous years. New research from the University of Houston’s College of Education, titled the “2024 Texas Teacher Workforce Report,” indicates that teacher retention has been declining over the past decade, with a decrease of approximately 6.4 percentage points between the 2012-13 and 2021-22 school years.
Baylor College of Medicine receives $44.2 million grant for translational research
By Houston Daily | Aug 23, 2024
Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston have been awarded a $44.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award Program grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Research. The funding will establish a regional hub to support infrastructure, services, community engagement, and workforce development aimed at advancing research and driving innovation in clinical translational science.
Texas poll shows narrowing gap between trump and harris ahead november election
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2024
Nearly half of Texans plan to vote for former Republican President Donald Trump in November, according to a new survey of likely voters, while 44.6% support the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
HISD announces relocation of fall sports events due to storm damage
By Houston Daily | Aug 22, 2024
As the Houston Independent School District (HISD) prepares for the 2024-2025 fall sports season, families, community members, and alumni are encouraged to support student athletes, cheerleaders, bands, drill teams, and JROTC cadets at this year’s sporting events.
Rainwater's role in forming first protocell walls explored by researchers
By Houston Daily | Aug 21, 2024
One of the major unanswered questions about the origin of life is how droplets of RNA floating around the primordial soup turned into the membrane-protected packets of life we call cells.
HISD announces meal programs for 2024-2025 school year
By Houston Daily | Aug 21, 2024
HISD Nutrition Services will continue to provide breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP) for the 2024-2025 school year.
Study finds AI tool aids creativity in everyday tasks
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2024
ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI, could assist humans with daily creative tasks — even those typically thought to require the human ability to “read between the lines,” according to new research by the University of Houston and Rice University. Its capability has proven superior compared to traditional Google search or even human brainstorming without any technical assistance, the study authors argue.
HISD spotlights Star Educator Chastity Caesar at McReynolds Middle School
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2024
Chastity Caesar is a lifelong Houstonian who grew up in the same neighborhood as McReynolds Middle School, where she is the devoted principal. This week’s HISD Star Educator is committed to instilling a foundational love of learning in her students that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
University of Houston welcomes record-breaking freshman class for fall 2024
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2024
As the University of Houston welcomes students for fall classes, the campus is buzzing with excitement and energy, fueled by the arrival of its largest freshman class ever. More than 6,200 new freshmen are enrolled for the fall 2024 semester—a class 10% larger than any previously enrolled freshman class at UH.
Sunrise Centers continue supporting HISD community with essential resources in new school year
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2024
HISD’s seven Sunrise Centers have been hubs for resources and social assistance within their communities since their partnerships began in 2023. Located in existing community spaces in high-need areas of the city, the Sunrise Centers act as one-stop-shops where HISD families can access essential resources and programs.
University of Houston appoints Ed Roth as director for innovative music therapy program
By Houston Daily | Aug 19, 2024
Ed Roth named director of UH's new music therapy program
University Of Houston names Eddie Nuñez VP for intercollegiate athletics
By Houston Daily | Aug 17, 2024
Eddie Nuñez has been appointed Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston, joining the Cougars after holding leadership roles at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Louisiana State University (LSU). Nuñez most recently served as Vice President/Director of Athletics at UNM. He emerged as the leading candidate following an extensive national search aimed at finding an innovative leader capable of building a nationally competitive and financially robust program.
University's Cougar Cupboard supports student success amid post-hurricane challenges
By Houston Daily | Aug 16, 2024
The statistics on food insecurity among college students are concerning. Studies suggest hunger on campuses negatively impacts graduation rates and affects approximately one-third of all students at colleges and universities.
New survey shows deep divide among Texans over immigration policy
By Houston Daily | Aug 15, 2024
With the presidential election less than three months away, immigration policy remains one of the most contentious issues on the campaign trail. The focal point of the divisive debate is Texas, where a new survey finds immigration remains highly polarized along partisan lines.
University of Houston students featured in Amazon Prime's "The College Tour
By Houston Daily | Aug 15, 2024
The University of Houston will be featured in a 30-minute episode of the Amazon Prime Video series “The College Tour” this fall. The series aims to provide an authentic look at life on college campuses through the experiences of students.
UH researchers develop innovative technique in X-ray phase contrast imaging
By Houston Daily | Aug 14, 2024
Researchers at the University of Houston have unveiled a significant advancement in X-ray imaging technology that promises improvements across medical diagnostics, materials and industrial imaging, transportation security, and other fields.
University study aims to detect early signs of vision loss due to diabetes
By Houston Daily | Aug 13, 2024
A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to identify those who might develop eye problems and be at risk for future vision loss. The study is led by Wendy Harrison, associate professor, and funded by the National Eye Institute.