Education
University of Houston approves program to save students up to 60% on textbooks
Posted on · Each semester students will pay a set fee of $299, which includes both fall and spring semesters, but will drop to $180 in the summer.
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Town Square
Actor Brett Cullen on His Career and Giving Back to Aspiring Actors; Plus, the Upcoming 2023-24 Season for Stages
Posted on · The Houston-born actor discusses his latest roles and teaching the next generation of actors.
Education
Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly $1 billion in additional state funding
Posted on · The leaders of the state’s six biggest university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance and to cover a free tuition program for veterans and their children.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 50: Good Will Hunting for Great Teachers
Posted on · University of Houston Professor Duncan Klussmann provides fresh insight on the state of public education and what steps can be done to keep new and experienced school teachers in classrooms
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 47: What U Focus On, U Become
Posted on · University of Houston Lecturer Laura Marshall Clark offers up a preview of her fine art exhibition: CHIEFS, CLANS and KIN, opening in Oklahoma this weekend
Town Square
Addressing Women’s Health – From Overlooked Medical Issues to Gender Bias in Treatment
Posted on · Today, we take a deep dive into exploring women’s health – from barriers to healthcare that women have historically faced to medical issues and concerns that impact them today. Also, a U.S. Congressman discusses Putin's end goal in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Local
Construction Workers At UH Demand Payment For Work On New Student Housing
Posted on · The eight workers who were employed by a contractor working for the university claim they are owed at least $43,000 in back pay, including unpaid overtime wages.
Arts & Culture
Watch: Composer Plays 70-Foot-Long Instrument In UH’s Architecture Building
Posted on · The massive instrument has 40 stainless steel and bronze strings — 20 on each side.
Houston Matters
UH Names Applewhite its New Coach
Posted on · The University of Houston named Major Applewhite its next head football coach, promoting from within instead of seeking out another big name who might leave in a year or two. Plus the Texans defeated the Colts in Indianapolis to take sole possession of first place in the AFC South, and the Rockets reached a new […]