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University of Houston professor receives national leadership award
By Houston Daily | Sep 6, 2024
Michael Cottingham, associate professor at the University of Houston’s Department of Health and Human Performance, has been recognized with the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award. This distinction celebrates Cottingham’s contributions to adaptive sports and his dedication to promoting inclusion and accessibility in physical activities for individuals with disabilities.
University of Houston rises significantly in Forbes' top colleges ranking
By Houston Daily | Sep 5, 2024
The University of Houston has ascended 22 spots to rank No. 46 among public universities on the latest Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2025. The list showcases 500 institutions that offer the best educational, financial, and career outcomes for all students. Among all colleges and universities, UH rose 37 spots to land at No. 115, and Forbes ranks UH in the top 100 for research-focused universities, landing at No. 85.
University of Houston joins DOE’s new hub advancing battery technology
By Houston Daily | Sep 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a $125 million investment for the creation of two Energy Innovation Hubs aimed at addressing pressing battery challenges and fostering next-generation technological advancements, including safety and high-energy density batteries made from abundant materials. The University of Houston (UH) is part of one such hub, the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA).
HISD recognizes Stephanie Lugo as Star Educator for leadership in New Education System
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2024
Stephanie Lugo, principal of McGowen Elementary School, has been recognized as HISD’s Star Educator for her significant contributions to the New Education System (NES). Lugo was among the first principals to integrate a campus into NES, leading to notable progress for both students and staff.
University Of Houston School Of Theatre & Dance announces ambitious new season for '24-'25
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2024
The School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, under newly appointed director Sharon Ott, has announced its 2024-25 season featuring 11 productions.
University's new ad highlights breakthrough superconductivity research
By Houston Daily | Aug 30, 2024
The University of Houston has long been at the forefront of superconductivity research, pioneering advancements that have the potential to reshape the future. The University’s 2024-25 national commercial highlights this legacy of scientific innovation. Produced by the Division of University Marketing and Communications, the commercial features the groundbreaking work of Professor Paul C.W. Chu and his colleagues.
University partners with company for new K-12 educational program focusing on sports-inspired STEM learning
By Houston Daily | Aug 30, 2024
The University of Houston, Cougars Athletics, and ConocoPhillips are launching a new K-12 educational program that leverages sports to inspire the next generation of STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—students and leaders.
UH Chemistry Professor receives prestigious research award
By Houston Daily | Aug 29, 2024
Ognjen Miljanic, professor of chemistry at the University of Houston’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has received a prestigious Cottrell Plus SEED (Singular Exceptional Endeavors of Discovery) Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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.