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HISD announces campus hiring event for July 27
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2024
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Survey highlights Texan preparedness amid frequent power outages
By Houston Daily | Jul 18, 2024
As Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast continue recovering from Hurricane Beryl, a new survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University provides insight into Texans' past experiences with extreme weather, including prolonged power outages, and how those experiences impacted their preparedness for future events.
Houston Shakespeare Festival marks its golden jubilee with classic plays
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2024
The Houston Shakespeare Festival, the professional arm of the University of Houston’s School of Theatre & Dance, will celebrate its 50th anniversary season this summer with performances of two of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays: “Romeo & Juliet” and “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
HISD collaborates with partners for Back-to-School Bonanza amid storm recovery
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2024
Houston ISD is preparing for the 2024-2025 school year as students, families, and communities recover from a recent storm. The district’s Community Partnerships Department is collaborating with local organizations to provide essential learning resources through the annual Back-to-School Bonanza.
University of Houston faculty earn Fulbright Scholar awards
By Houston Daily | Jul 15, 2024
In 2024, the University of Houston experienced a notable year with several faculty members earning Fulbright Scholar status. Five professors from UH have been recognized by the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and will soon embark on international academic endeavors.
University of Houston addresses vandalism of public art statue
By Houston Daily | Jul 12, 2024
The University of Houston has reported that the sculpture entitled “Witness,” by Shahzia Sikander, located in the Cullen Family Plaza at the center of its campus, has been vandalized. The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities.
HISD announces campus hiring event for critical shortage positions
By Houston Daily | Jul 12, 2024
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Campus Hiring Event on Thursday, July 18, from 12 – 3 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).
Trump leads Texas poll ahead November election
By Houston Daily | Jul 11, 2024
A new survey of likely Texas voters has found former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden by nine points in the state, 49% to 40%, with four months remaining until the November election. The survey, conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston and the Executive Master of Public Administration program in the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University, indicates attitudes have remained unchanged since January when a similar survey also showed Trump leading Biden by the same margin.
Study links racial disparities in severe maternal morbidity largely to preexisting conditions
By Houston Daily | Jul 3, 2024
Researchers at the University of Houston have reported that Black women in Texas experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM) nearly twice as often as white women. This finding highlights a critical need for expanded health care for women well before they are hospitalized for childbirth.
New home-based method may revolutionize traditional polysomnography
By Houston Daily | Jul 2, 2024
A University of Houston engineer is redesigning sleep studies, eliminating the need for numerous wires traditionally used. This new procedure requires only two wires and can be performed at home, eliminating the necessity to spend the night in a sleep study lab.
HISD's Sunrise Centers expand outreach with new community initiative
By Houston Daily | Jul 2, 2024
Representatives from HISD’s Sunrise Centers visited Augustana Lutheran Church in Third Ward on June 28 to distribute resources to local families as part of the Sunrise to You initiative.
Fondren Middle School principal recognized as HISD Star Educator
By Houston Daily | Jul 2, 2024
Principal LaKia Jackson is driving significant change at Fondren Middle School and has been named this week’s HISD Star Educator. With two decades of experience in urban education, Jackson brings a dedication to motivating both students and teachers at her NES campus. She and her team are cultivating a high-performance culture supported by the school's mantra: Excellence: Everyone-Everything-Everyday.
University of Houston appoints new COO for Energy Transition Institute
By Houston Daily | Jul 1, 2024
The University of Houston has appointed Debalina Sengupta as the chief operating officer of its Energy Transition Institute (ETI). Sengupta, a chemical engineer with over 18 years of experience in sustainability and resilience, begins her role on Monday, July 1.
HISD announces campus hiring event on July 10
By Houston Daily | Jul 1, 2024
The HISD Talent Acquisition Team will host a 2024–2025 Campus Hiring Event on Wednesday, July 10, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092). K-12 educators are invited to learn about Team HISD and the student-centered work underway.
University researcher explores microalgae's potential in combating climate change
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
In the Microbiome and Genomics Lab at the University of Houston at Sugar Land, Venkatesh Balan presents a glass flask containing a putrid green liquid. The contents resemble the aftermath of a clogged sink, but Balan believes it could be a secret weapon in the fight against climate change.
HISD teams up with Astros Foundation for student retention initiative
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
HISD’s Sunrise Centers collaborated with the Astros Foundation for the District’s fourth annual Phone Bank event on June 18. The goal is to reach out to students who have either dropped out of school or not registered for the new school year and inform them of the options and resources available to help on their path to high school graduation.
Walter E. Penk: Contributions from clinical psychology pioneer
By Houston Daily | Jun 28, 2024
Attempting to describe Walter E. Penk, (B.A. ’54, M.A. ’64, Ph.D. ’65) and his contributions to the field of clinical psychology is daunting. Consider his numerous accomplishments, the many letters after his name and his track record of being published in more than 100 industry publications. Then, set those aside, because Penk’s dedication to his life’s work, his grateful acknowledgment of mentors along the path to success and his quick wit helped guide his journey. As Penk says, “It’s not about me; it’s about the VA,” and the people who provided guidance and support along...
University appoints new leaders for health affairs & research
By Houston Daily | Jun 26, 2024
After an extensive nationwide search, University of Houston President Renu Khator has appointed two accomplished individuals to key leadership positions at UH. Jonathan A. McCullers, M.D., will become the new vice president of health affairs and dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine on Sept. 1, and effective July 1 Claudia Neuhauser, Ph.D., will be appointed vice chancellor/vice president for research at the University of Houston System and University of Houston, respectively. Both appointments are contingent upon the UH System Board of Regents' approval...
HISD launches series spotlighting star educators
By Houston Daily | Jun 25, 2024
Real transformation is underway in Houston Independent School District (HISD) schools, thanks to the educators and school leaders who are working to ensure students receive high-quality instruction every day.
HISD announces campus hiring event for critical shortage positions
By Houston Daily | Jun 25, 2024
The HISD Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team will host a 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Campus Hiring Event on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse (2020 Mangum Road, 77092).