UHD : Higher Education Headlines: September 13

Press release from the University of Houston-Downtown:

September 13, 2021

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Unable to Shadow Doctors During COVID, These Houston Siblings Found a New Way to ConnectUHD Senior Alexandro Gil featured in article.

Houston Chronicle[Subscription Required]

Smith: Big 12 Nearly Passed on UH Again Until Fertitta Stepped In

Houston Chronicle[Subscription Required]

Several Texas Colleges Make 2022 Ranking of Best Universities in the Nation

Houston Chronicle[Subscription Required]

The Black Labrador Takes on New Life as a Space for Students, Alumni

Houston Chronicle[Subscription Required]

Colleges Still Obsess Over National Rankings. For Proof, Look at Their Strategic Plans

The Chronicle of Higher Education[Free Subscription Required]

Value Colleges Releases Rankings of The Best Online Criminal Justice Programs in the U.S.

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More Than a Commuter School: UH-Downtown Gets Rebranding Under a New President

Houston Chronicle[Subscription Required]

It’s Official: UH is Joining The Big 12Houston Chronicle[Subscription Required]

Nearly $10 Billion in Student Debt has Been Erased Under President Biden, But Calls are Growing for More

The New York Times[Subscription Required]

As America Grows More Diverse, A State’s Colleges Follow Suit

The Chronicle of Higher Education[Free Subscription Required]

UTSA No Longer Using ‘Come and Take It’ Phrase at Football Games After Online Backlash

Houston Chronicle[Subscription Required]

Blue Language Stains Texas A&M’s ‘Red, White and Blue’ Endeavor

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About the University of Houston-Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)—the second largest university in Houston—has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974.

As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates more than 15,000 students; boasts more than 54,000 alumni and offers 44 bachelor’s, nine master’s degree programs and 16 fully online programs within five colleges (Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Public Service, Sciences & Technology; and University College).

UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston and one of the lowest in Texas. The University is noted nationally as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution and Military Friendly School. For more on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit www.uhd.edu.

This press release was produced by the University of Houston-Downtown. The views expressed here are the author’s own.