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Lamar valedictorian aims for change through activism
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2024
During his 13 years in the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Lamar High School graduate Michael Hamad achieved numerous accolades. He maintained perfect attendance from kindergarten through his senior year and was named the 2024 senior class valedictorian. Despite his impressive academic record, Hamad's ambitions extend beyond personal achievements. He envisions a brighter and more equitable future and has concrete plans to realize it.
HISD spotlights Dr. Alisa Zapata as Star Educator
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2024
Dr. Alisa Zapata has served as principal of Westside High School since 2022, where she and her team work to provide a vital, engaging educational experience for their zoned students, Westside’s STEAM magnet, and Futures Academy of Health Science students. She is this week’s HISD Star Educator.
Houston educators return as students at UH's annual Common Ground Institute
By Houston Daily | Jul 22, 2024
More than 30 Houston-area K-12 educators are returning to the classroom this summer, not as teachers but as students. The University of Houston Honors College and Inprint are providing this opportunity through the annual Common Ground Teachers Institute, now in its 35th year.
University of Houston researchers discover key mechanism for skeletal muscle regeneration
By Houston Daily | Jul 22, 2024
Newly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration and growth following resistance exercise. This finding opens the door to developing targeted therapies for various muscle disorders, such as Muscular Dystrophy, which affect millions worldwide.
University mourns passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
By Houston Daily | Jul 22, 2024
The University of Houston mourns the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who died on Friday, July 19, at the age of 74. She was one of the longest-serving members of Texas’ congressional delegation and represented Houston’s 18th Congressional District for 30 years. Throughout her tenure, she tirelessly advocated for the interests of her constituents, including the University of Houston, its students, faculty and staff, and the Third Ward community where UH is located.
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.