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Texas Supreme Court rules 'no basis exists' to prevent TEA takeover of Houston ISD
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
The Texas Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) can proceed with a takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), the state’s largest district.
Buzbee on sexual misconduct lawsuits against Houston Christian University: 'We did what we could to try to resolve this without civil litigation'
By John Suayan | Jan 4, 2023
Houston Christian University (HCU) has been implicated in litigation arising from claims one of its former track coaches engaged in sexual misconduct, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Father-son pair anticipate upcoming UH commencement: 'I am glad we can share the experience of completing our degrees together'
By John Suayan | Dec 13, 2022
Among the thousands slated to have degrees conferred to them by the University of Houston (UH) this weekend is the father-son duo of Ross and Levi Cook.
StepFest founder: 'Our goal is to enlighten, uplift and inform our youth through arts, dance and creativity'
By Houston Daily Report | Dec 8, 2022
StepFest is returning to the city of Houston after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gracie’s journey back to Texas Hearing Institute
By Press Release | Nov 22, 2022
A graduate of the Melinda Webb School, a school for children who are deaf and hard of hearing, Gracie Baltazar has returned for the 2022-2023 academic school year as a language Teacher of the Deaf.
UH researcher on fentanyl vaccine: 'We believe these findings could have a significant impact on a very serious problem'
By John Suayan | Nov 16, 2022
University of Houston (UH) researchers are touting a recently developed vaccine they say is a potential “game changer” in battling the opioid epidemic, according to a school-issued press release.
Maldonado on HCC agreement with City of Houston: 'Every employee trained is one more skilled first responder able to help our community'
By John Suayan | Nov 14, 2022
Houston Community College (HCC) has inked a three-year agreement with the City of Houston to give firefighters emergency medical services (EMS) training, according to a press release.
UH med school dean on new facility: 'It is a welcoming space for community-oriented educational events and partnerships'
By John Suayan | Nov 1, 2022
The University of Houston’s (UH) new medical school officially opened its doors late last month, Houston-based media outlets reported.
DesRoches at Rice investiture ceremony: 'I’ve been given the opportunity to build a stronger university'
By John Suayan | Oct 24, 2022
Rice University formally inaugurated Dr. Reginald DesRoches as its eighth president on Saturday, per a press release.
Entrepreneur on $1 million gift to alma mater: 'I would not have graduated from college if it wasn’t for the UH System'
By John Suayan | Oct 20, 2022
The University of Houston (UH) College of Technology received a $1 million donation for upgrades at its facility in Sugar Land from an alumnus and his wife, according to a press release.
Rice English professor receives MacArthur Fellowship: 'I'm not big into awards and recognition, but this one feels special'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
Rice University English professor Kiese Laymon has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, which is colloquially known as the “genius grant,” according to a press release.
Professor claims Texas A&M hires 'inferior faculty candidates,' discriminates against white and Asian males
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2022
Writing to faculty on the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Dr. Richard Louchouarn, Texas A&M at Galveston’s vice president for academic affairs and Associate Provost, claims DEI values are central to the university and must be part of the institution.
AFA condemns DEI statements at universities: 'Encourages cynicism and dishonesty'
By Caleb Lombardo | Oct 6, 2022
The AFA opposes the growing trend of universities requiring DEI statements for applicants.
Texas A&M International DEI Committee makes effort to 'reinforce its commitment to diversity and inclusion'
By Gregory Burnett | Oct 4, 2022
In a message from Texas A&M International University's TIDE committee that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion, Dr. Adam Kozaczka said the university is reengaging efforts to implement DEI on campus.
Fight for Yale’s Future: DEI at universities has 'burdened free speech'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 28, 2022
Fight for Yale’s Future, a private organization founded with goals to restore “light and truth” to Yale, tweeted a National Review article about the ongoing implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at universities. One of Fight for Yale’s main tenants is to maintain free speech and academic integrity at the institution.
Houston Baptist University announces name change: 'Houston Christian University more accurately epitomizes our student body and reflects who we serve'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
Houston Baptist University (HBU) has renamed itself to Houston Christian University (HCU), per a school-issued press release.
Dean on entry-level employment agreement with aerospace giant: 'It’s a win-win for Boeing, for UHCL and for our students'
By John Suayan | Sep 20, 2022
Soon-to-be Arlington, Virginia-based aircraft manufacturer The Boeing Company has partnered with the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) to have students participate in design and engineering projects, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Finner on Heights High School incident: 'There was no active shooter'
By John Suayan | Sep 14, 2022
Authorities said that Tuesday’s incident at Heights High School wasn’t a shooting but a hoax, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Authorities respond to alleged shooting at Houston high school: 'At this time there are no confirmed injuries'
By John Suayan | Sep 13, 2022
Authorities responded to an alleged shooting at a school in Houston’s Greater Heights neighborhood on Tuesday, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Rice remembers iconic JFK speech: 'His call to action about the difficulty of the future moonshot endeavor got my attention'
By John Suayan | Sep 12, 2022
A private Houston university is looking back on its role in one of the most iconic speeches made by a U.S. president.