OHRA: An Encounter Between Sky and Water

OHRA: An Encounter Between Sky and WaterBlaffer Family Gifts Public Art UHS Artwork by Renowned New York Artist Tobi Kahn Blaffer Owen and SHALEV

01/26/2022 09:43:52 AM/news/stories/2022/092022-ohra.phpUniversity of Houston

‘Folly’ by Jorge Pardo Unveiled as Newest Temporary Art Commission of Public Art UHSPublic Art UHS Marks Opening of the Installation with Series of Events Oct. 19, 20 and 21

"Folly" by Jorge Pardo is now on view in Wilhelmina's Grove in the UH Arts District.

09/30/2022 08:36:46 AM/news/stories/2022/09302022-folly.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

University of Houston Student Edward Carrizales-Saucedo to Serve as UH System Student Regent

Edward Carrizales-Saucedo, student regent on the University of Houston System Board of Regents

06/08/2022 09:22:41 AM/news/stories/2022/06082022-bor-student-regent.phpUniversity of Houston

Gulf Coast Area Colleges, Universities Collaborate to Address Equity Gaps Among Students03/17/2022 09:51:53 AM/news/stories/2022/031722-gcac.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

UH System Mourns the Loss of Regent Stephen “Steve” ChazenChazen Remembered for his Dedicated Service and Leadership

09/23/2022 08:50:44 AM/news/stories/2022/092322chazen.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

Richard Walker Appointed President of University of Houston-Clear Lake

Richard Walker, president of the University of Houston-Clear Lake

05/23/2022 09:27:02 AM/news/stories/2022/05232022-uhcl-walker.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear Lake

Public Art of the University of Houston System Announces Two Major Commissions and a Series of New AcquisitionsAll Works Will be on View Beginning Fall 2022

07/27/2022 09:00:56 AM/news/stories/2022/07272022-public-art-installations.phpUniversity of Houston

UH System Partners with NASA to Help 'Advance Human Spaceflight'Expands Collaboration on Research, Technology and Educational Initiatives

UH System Chancellor Renu Khator and JSC Director Vanessa Wyche sign an extension of a longtime partnership

07/13/2022 09:19:22 AM/news/stories/2022/06132022-nasa-partnership.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

Micro-Credentialing Program Upskills and Reskills Energy Workforce in Data AnalyticsUniversity of Houston System Consortium Addressing Challenges of Workforce Shortage

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Golden Years: UH System Institutions Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Higher Education

02/19/2024 08:51:16 AM/news/stories/2024/02-19-2024-50-excellence.phpUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

Tomas Bryan Appointed by Gov. Abbott to Serve as UHS Student RegentThe University of Houston System Board of Regents will soon welcome a new student voice to the table. UH graduate student Tomas Bryan was announced as its student regent and will be formally sworn in at a future board meeting.

05/10/2024 03:11:04 PM/news/stories/2024/5-10-2024-tomas-bryan.phpUniversity of Houston

Gregory C. King Appointed to UH System Board of Regents

04/17/2023 09:30:57 AM/news/stories/2023/041723-king-uhsystem.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

University of Houston Student Mielad Ziaee to Serve as UH System Student RegentBryan Luhn

jbluhn@uh.edu

713-743-0954

06/06/2023 09:21:31 AM/news/stories/2023/06062023-uhs-student-regent.phpUniversity of Houston

New Textbook Access Program Makes Course Materials More Affordable for StudentsUniversity of Houston System Board of Regents Approves Permanent Plan at UH, Pilot Programs Across UH System

Textbooks online CTAP allows students convenient and equitable access to course materials on or before the first day of class at significant savings over purchasing new retail books.

02/24/2023 09:38:43 AM/news/stories/2023/02242023-board-approves-ctap-textbook-program.phpUniversity of Houston

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Gov. Abbott Appoints New Member to UH System Board of Regents, Reappoints Two Others

Pictured L to R: Tammy Murphy, Jack Moore and Gregory King

10/09/2023 09:01:30 AM/news/stories/2023/10092023-bor-appointees.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

Accomplished Academic Leader Diane Z. Chase Appointed as UH System, UH Chief Academic Officer and ProvostChase to Assume New Role in February 2023

01/10/2023 10:28:44 AM/news/stories/2023/01102023-chase-provost.phpUniversity of Houston

UH System Names Juan Sanchez Muñoz as Sole Finalist for UHD Presidency

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University of Houston-Clear Lake Student Adrian Caraves to Serve as UH System Student RegentTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Adrian Caraves, a graduate student at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, as the next student regent on the UH System Board of Regents. Caraves’ term began on June 1, and he will serve on the Board until May 31, 2026, representing students across all four UH System universities.Bryan Luhn

jbluhn@central.uh.edu

843-810-1425

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In Memoriam: Alexander F. Schilt, Former Chancellor, President and Visionary Leaderhe University of Houston System mourns the loss of Alexander F. Schilt, who passed away recently. Dr. Schilt’s visionary leadership and steadfast dedication left an indelible mark on the University of Houston System.

07/15/2025 04:34:55 PM/news/stories/2025/schilt_obit.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

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Houston Public Media Launches $4.4M Resiliency Fund to Protect Trusted News and Emergency ServicesIn response to sweeping federal cuts to public broadcasting funding, Houston Public Media has launched the Resiliency Fund, a $4.4 million campaign to offset the losses over the next two years and safeguard the station’s mission-driven services, including trusted journalism, educational programming and emergency broadcast alerts.Kyle Claude

kclaude@houstonpublicmedia.org

713-743-4943

07/18/2025 08:25:03 AM/news/stories/2025/hpm-resiliency-campaign.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-DowntownUH-Victoria

UH Alumnus and Business Leader Jack B. Moore Named Chairman of the UH System Board of RegentsJack B. Moore, longtime Houston business leader and University of Houston alumnus, has been appointed the 23rd chairman of the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Moore succeeds Tilman J. Fertitta who resigned in April ahead of his nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino. Bryan Luhn

jbluhn@central.uh.edu

08/25/2025 12:51:03 PM/news/stories/2025/08252025-new-bor-chair.php

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University of Houston System Welcomes Patrick Fertitta as a New Regent to Power Continued Growth and SuccessThe University of Houston System is poised to build on its extraordinary momentum with the appointment of Patrick Fertitta as the newest member of the Board of Regents, a distinguished leader who will ensure the UH System continues its rise as a powerhouse of academic excellence, research and innovation.Bryan Luhn

jbluhn@central.uh.edu

12/02/2025 11:18:53 AM/news/stories/2025/patrick_fertitta_bor.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-Downtown

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UH System Welcomes New Regents to Build on Strong Institutional MomentumBuilding on a period of remarkable growth, the University of Houston System welcomes four new members to its Board of Regents — accomplished leaders who will continue driving the system’s push for academic and research excellence.Bryan Luhn

jbluhn@central.uh.edu

12/15/2025 08:11:15 AM/news/stories/2025/12152025-new-uhs-bor-members.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-Downtown

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Deborah E. Bordelon Appointed Interim President at the University of Houston-DowntownBordelon brings decades of academic leadership experienceDeborah E. Bordelon, chief academic officer and provost at the University of Houston-Downtown, will serve as interim president of UHD effective May 1, following the departure of Loren J. Blanchard, who was recently appointed president of California State University, Long Beach. UH System Chancellor Renu Khator made the announcement to the UHD community today.Bryan Luhn

jbluhn@central.uh.edu

Smiling woman in blue jacket and pearl necklace posing in front of Houston’s city skyline.

04/06/2026 12:13:58 PM/news/stories/2026/04062026-bordelon-uhd.phpUH-Downtown

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UH System’s Sara Lujan Donatto Named Among “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2025"Sara Lujan Donatto, Assistant Vice Chancellor / Assistant Vice President of Government and Community Relations at the University of Houston System, has been recognized as one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women of 2025” by Houston Woman Magazine.

05/13/2026 03:46:23 PM/news/stories/2026/05132026-donatto-50-most-influential-uhs.php

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UH Expands South Texas Footprint with New RGV Leadership RoleValley Native Amanda Canales Appointed to Lead UH’s Student, Alumni and Workforce Partnerships Across the Rio Grande ValleyThe University of Houston has appointed Amanda Canales as the inaugural director of Rio Grande Valley external relations, a newly created role designed to deepen the University’s engagement across South Texas.

05/28/2026 11:09:48 AM/news/stories/2026/05282026-canales-uh-rgv.phpUniversity of Houston

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University of Houston Student Chris Pepe to Serve as UH System Student RegentTexas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed University of Houston student Christian A. “Chris” Pepe as the next student regent on the UH System Board of Regents. Pepe’s term began on June 1, and he will serve on the Board until May 31, 2027, representing students across all three UH System universities.Bryan Luhn

jbluhn@central.uh.edu

06/18/2026 12:14:34 PM/news/stories/2026/06182026-new-uhs-student-regent.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-Downtown

University of Houston System, City of Houston Formalize Partnership to Expand Student Internships and Applied LearningThe University of Houston System and the Houston Health Department (HHD) have formalized a systemwide partnership agreement to expand paid internships, practicums, research opportunities and applied learning experiences for students across the University of Houston (UH), University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) and University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL).

10/29/2026 04:00:01 PM/news/stories/2026/10292026-systemwide-partnership-houston-health-department.phpUniversity of HoustonUH-Clear LakeUH-Downtown