Houstonian, Sam Houston State University, Tx
14 hours ago by Kristin Meyer
With the American economy heading toward hard times, Sam Houston State University is attempting to ease some of the financial tension weighing down on its students. Prices may be rising on just about everything, but the university does not expect to follow suit.
The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, TX
14 hours ago
The Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture held a reception Tuesday to hear from critics and to discuss fundraising options for the construction of a 1960s-designed place of reflection. The New Harmony Grotto will to overlook a water garden slated for the east side of the Architecture Building.
The Battalion, Texas A&M, TX
14 hours ago by Jill Beathard
Happy, jovial and sensitive were the words Alex Kirk's parents used to describe their son.
The Battalion, Texas A&M, TX
1 day ago by Matt Woolbright
When Hurricane Ike passed through Texas, there were 1.75 million people without power, a bill of nearly $22 billion in damage and no feasible way for Texas A&M-Galveston students to finish their semester on Pelican Island.
Houstonian, Sam Houston State University, Tx
2 days ago by Meagan Ellsworth
The faces of Barack Obama and John McCain are on the cover of every newspaper, their names are on the bumpers of cars, and their signs are in yards as constant reminders for students wishing to vote. November 4 is only a month away for the 2008 general election, but not everyone is prepared nor informed.
Houstonian, Sam Houston State University, Tx
2 days ago by Jenny Swenson
Although Ike departed weeks ago from Texas's weather-worn shores, the destruction the storm left behind still affects the coastal inhabitants who lost anything or everything. To aid these victims, several organizations at Sam Houston State University have decided to lend a helping hand.
The Battalion, Texas A&M, TX
3 days ago by Brooke Lein
Controversy arose when Aggies began sporting T-shirts favoring presidential candidate John McCain that had "Beat the Hell Outta Obama," printed on them.
The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, TX
3 days ago by Tony Hernandez
After three years of relative decline in undergraduate and post-baccalaureate enrollment, preliminary figures released by UH officials show a 4 percent increase among students attending classes this semester. UH officials attribute the success to the hard work that's been done to bolster the University's reputation within the Houston area.
The Daily Cougar, University of Houston, TX
3 days ago by Josh Malone
The University garnered a C- in the 2009 College Sustainability Report Card - a grade UH officials say is not an accurate representation of the campus' sustainability efforts. "I am surprised at the grade. UH undertakes a comprehensive, aggressive sustainability effort including numerous initiatives, policies and operating principles, some of which the report card lists," Dave Irvin, associate vice president of Plant Operations, said.
The Rice Thresher, Rice University, TX
6 days ago by Jocelyn Wright
Feeling that the Honor Council may be overwhelmed with student judicial matters, the Faculty Senate plans to form a working group to assess whether the system is functioning optimally. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Professor Evan Siemann said the Faculty Senate wants to assess the reasons for an increased number of Honor Council cases, since at its busiest times the council can expect a case per day.
The Rice Thresher, Rice University, TX
6 days ago by Kern Vijayvargiya and Catherine Bratic
Colleges and clubs at Rice will soon find their finances extensively restructured under a new proposal that will move all external accounts on-campus and impose new restrictions on check-writing and tax records, according to Vice President for Finance Kathy Collins.