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Holley Love discusses goals as University of Houston Faculty Senate President
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2024
As the new Faculty Senate President at the University of Houston, Holley Love steps into her role with extensive experience and a deep-rooted connection to the institution. A lifelong Houston Cougar, Love is committed to advancing faculty interests and fostering collaboration across the university.
University of Houston launches NSF-funded undergraduate research program
By Houston Daily | Oct 10, 2024
A new initiative is underway at the University of Houston's Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Building Reliable Advances and Innovations in Neurotechnology (BRAIN) Center. The program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is called the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site. It focuses on safe and effective human-device interaction to aid individuals with mobility challenges.
HISD receives USDA grant for farm-to-school program expansion
By Houston Daily | Oct 10, 2024
In a move to enhance food and agriculture literacy among students, the Houston Independent School District's (HISD) Nutrition Services Department has secured a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This funding is intended to support HISD’s Farm to School program.
University of Houston receives $1.9M grant to boost academic publishing diversity
By Houston Daily | Oct 9, 2024
The University of Houston Population Health (UHPH) is set to embark on a new research initiative, backed by a $1.9 million grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. The project aims to address disparities in academic publishing among early career faculty, with a focus on supporting scholars from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
University of Houston receives $10 million gift from Cemo Family Foundation
By Houston Daily | Oct 9, 2024
The University of Houston has received a $10 million donation from the Michael and Rebecca Cemo Family Foundation to support its Intercollegiate Athletics. This contribution will specifically aid in the construction and maintenance of the new Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center. In recognition, the west-end scoreboard at TDECU Stadium will bear the Cemo family’s name.
HISD recognizes Reggie Bush as Star Educator for leadership at Wisdom High
By Houston Daily | Oct 8, 2024
Reggie Bush, principal of Wisdom High School, is being recognized as this week's HISD Star Educator. His commitment to fostering a learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds has been highlighted as a key factor in his recognition.
UH report highlights post-Dobbs impact on state fertility rates
By Houston Daily | Oct 8, 2024
Researchers at the University of Houston have released a report examining fertility rates in states with and without abortion bans following the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade. The study, conducted by UH’s Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality, analyzed data from the Centers for Disease Control over the past year.
AI aids UH in developing cancer-fighting software
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
Researchers at the University of Houston are working on new software technology using artificial intelligence to enhance cell-based immunotherapy for cancer and other diseases. CellChorus Inc., a spinoff from the university, is commercializing the Time-lapse Imaging Microscopy In Nanowell Grids™ platform for dynamic single-cell analysis without labels. The company has secured a $2.5 million grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institutes of Health to accelerate development in collaboration with the University of Houston.
University of Houston professor preserves Latino literary heritage
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2024
Gabriela Baeza-Ventura, an associate professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Houston, is committed to preserving Latino and Hispanic culture. As director of Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage, she works to save literary works by Latino authors published from colonial times until 1980. Her efforts extend beyond literature to include artifacts like patches and aprons that tell stories of Latino history.
Educational non-profit organization criticizes political parties' vote for anti-HISD bond resolution
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2024
Education non-profit organization Houstonians for Good Public Schools (Houston GPS) reacted negatively to the Harris County Democratic and Republican parties’ respective votes of resolutions opposing the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) $4.4 billion school bond.
University of Houston prepares diverse students for evolving energy sector careers
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2024
The University of Houston is positioning itself as a key player in preparing students for careers in the energy sector. With its interdisciplinary initiative, UH Energy, the university provides resources and expertise that leverage Houston's central role in the global energy economy. This initiative brings together voices from industry and academia to develop energy-driven solutions and prepare students from diverse fields for potential careers in energy.
University leads effort for equitable access to hydrogen economy jobs
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2024
The University of Houston is spearheading a project aimed at enhancing workforce development and community benefits in the Gulf Coast area as part of the ongoing energy transition. The initiative, which focuses on underserved communities, seeks to ensure that disadvantaged areas along Texas's Gulf Coast benefit from the emerging hydrogen economy.
Texas faces hurdles in reaching net-zero transportation emissions
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2024
The federal government is aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a target that demands significant changes across the United States. However, a recent white paper from the University of Houston suggests that Texas may face difficulties in reaching this goal within its transportation sector.
NASA funds diversity initiatives at University of Houston with $1.2 million
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2024
NASA has allocated $1.2 million to the University of Houston (UH) to enhance diversity in STEM and aerospace engineering fields. This funding aims to tackle obstacles faced by historically underserved and underrepresented students.
Poet Jericho Brown awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
By Houston Daily | Oct 1, 2024
Jericho Brown, a poet and writer, has been named one of the 2024 MacArthur Fellows. This recognition by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation honors Brown’s contributions to contemporary poetry and his ability to address complex societal issues through his work.
University partners with Harris County on sustainable energy initiative
By Houston Daily | Oct 1, 2024
University of Houston researchers are collaborating with the Harris County Office of County Administration’s Sustainability Office, the Harris County Energy Management Team, and other county staff to create a comprehensive baseline of energy use and energy-use intensity for county assets. Once established, this baseline will allow the team to track progress and assess the effectiveness of energy-saving measures over time. The goal is to reduce energy consumption, maximize savings, and increase the use of renewable and resilient energy sources in county-owned buildings and...
Daily Elementary principal Yasmeen Khaliq honored as HISD Star Educator
By Houston Daily | Oct 1, 2024
Yasmeen Khaliq, principal of Daily Elementary School, has been named this week’s HISD Star Educator. Khaliq's approach to education is characterized by her positive outlook and belief that every experience is a learning opportunity.
University of Houston releases report on Gulf Coast's potential in hydrogen economy
By Houston Daily | Sep 30, 2024
The University of Houston’s Division of Energy and Innovation has released a detailed report titled “The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities and Solutions.” This follows a symposium held last spring by UH Energy, which brought together industry experts, policymakers, and academics to discuss the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source.
College Football Playoff Foundation recognizes Teach for America Houston teacher
By Houston Daily | Sep 26, 2024
Yesenia Ramos-Silva, a teacher with Teach for America Houston (TFA), has been named the recipient of an award from the College Football Playoff Foundation’s (CFP) Extra Yard for Teachers.
Telehealth program aims to reduce college student alcohol use
By Houston Daily | Sep 26, 2024
The gold standard treatment motivating college students to reduce alcohol use and decrease the negative consequences of drinking is called the BASICS program, or Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students. The prevention program targets students who drink heavily and have experienced or are at risk for alcohol-related problems.