April 6, 2026

Deborah E. Bordelon Appointed Interim President at the University of Houston-Downtown

Deborah 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.

• UH-Downtown

December 15, 2025

UH System Welcomes New Regents to Build on Strong Institutional Momentum

Building 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.

• University of Houston
• UH-Clear Lake
• UH-Downtown

December 2, 2025

University of Houston System Welcomes Patrick Fertitta as a New Regent to Power Continued Growth and Success

The 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.

• University of Houston
• UH-Clear Lake
• UH-Downtown

August 25, 2025

UH Alumnus and Business Leader Jack B. Moore Named Chairman of the UH System Board of Regents

Jack 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.

July 18, 2025

Houston Public Media Launches $4.4M Resiliency Fund to Protect Trusted News and Emergency Services

In 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.

• University of Houston
• UH-Clear Lake
• UH-Downtown
• UH-Victoria

July 15, 2025

In Memoriam: Alexander F. Schilt, Former Chancellor, President and Visionary Leader

he 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.

• University of Houston
• UH-Clear Lake
• UH-Downtown
• UH-Victoria