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Anonymous Gift Of $3 Million Pays Tuition For Entire First Class At UH College Of Medicine
Posted on · The College is scheduled to admit 30 students in the inaugural class in 2020
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Houston Matters
UH Program Designed To Help Students That Struggle With Addiction
Posted on · The recent 9th National Collegiate Recovery Conference held at the University of Houston highlighted their program called Cougars in Recovery to combat addiction on college campuses
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What’s The Business Case For Plastic Bags?
Posted on · Retailer groups cheered the Texas Supreme Court decision to invalidate cities’ bag ban, but why do they like to give out free plastic bags?
Houston Matters
Should We Be Watching Fireworks On July 2 Instead?
Posted on · Historian Nancy Beck Young shares examples from American history of things we think we know -- but maybe don’t have quite right.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Addressing The DNA Backlog, And Correcting History (July 2, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We examine how some international news might affect global trade with Houston. Then, we discuss efforts to solve a backlog of DNA evidence. We explore examples of mis-remembered history. And we get an update on local sports.
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University Of Houston’s Energy Research Park Changes Name, Focus
Posted on · The newly named UH Technology Bridge focuses on commercialization of early-stage technology developed here
Arts & Culture
The Texas Music Festival At UH Is Paving The Way For Diversity In Classical Music
Posted on · The long-time festival attracts top young musicians from around world to Houston, enriching our present and future music scene.
Houston Matters
Exhuming Unmarked Graves In Sugar Land: Inside The Process And What Can Be Learned
Posted on · Nearly a hundred unmarked graves in Sugar Land will be exhumed so Fort Bend ISD can build a new student facility. Houston Matters learns about the process and the concerns of one local anthropologist.
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WATCH: UN Ambassador Nikki Haley Speaks At University Of Houston
Posted on · Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, will discuss leadership and global challenges in a special address to students at the University of Houston
Arts InSight
WATCH: Inside The Design: Students Build Artworks Along The Buffalo Bayou
Posted on · The site-specific projects were intended to foster public engagement and conversation about evolving plans to expand Buffalo Bayou Park.
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Harvey Heroes To Receive UH Commencement Honors
Posted on · Executive chairman and CEO of Mattress Firm will receive an honorary degree
Houston Matters
Reflecting On Barbara Bush’s Contributions To The Political Landscape
Posted on · Houston Matters' political experts look back on Barbara Bush's contributions to politics.
Houston Matters
How Much Change Does Protesting Actually Accomplish?
Posted on · From teacher walkouts for higher pay, to student marches against gun violence, to more subtle acts — like kneeling during the national anthem — how effective is protesting at creating actual change?
Houston Matters
The Lack Of Leadership Continuity In Public Education
Posted on · We learn what impact continuity of leadership – or a lack of it – have on public education. Will it help or hinder efforts to transform a district – or a state?
Houston Matters
Full Show: Lawsuit Over Harvey Recovery Funds, And Political Roundup (March 21, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We bring you the latest on the death of a suspect in the Austin serial bombings. Then, housing advocates in Austin are suing to block Houston from receiving Harvey recovery money. Also, we discuss the latest political stories. Plus, we meet a University of Houston researcher studying health disparities across Houston. And we learn about the Houston Latino Film Festival.