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From academic probation to success in the courtroom: UH alumnus defies odds
Ken Bailey (center) was quarterback of the Cougar football team from 1967-1969. | Houstonian 1969 Before UH alumnus Ken Bailey founded a law firm and worked with a legal team that helped secure the...
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Students miss out on billions with daunting FAFSA process
Students shell out thousands of dollars each semester to cover the costs of tuition, books and fees. Completing the FAFSA could help them access money to alleviate their debt.| Justin Tijerina/The...
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New NSM dean focuses on health, energy-related research
Dan E. Wells served as interim dean for two years before being appointed dean. | Courtesy of UH After serving as interim dean for two years and making huge strides in the advancement of STEM education,...
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Expanded education fund could mean big money for UH
UH is among 33 Texas universities that could collectively receive $131 million in additional funding after the Senate Committee on Higher Education proposed a 50 percent expansion of the Higher...
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McConaughey’s paycheck stems from continuing education program
The actor will receive over $100,000 for speaking at UH commencement. | Courtesy of UH Media Relations Academy Award-winning actor and Texas native Matthew McConaughey’s expected visit this May to...
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The McHam, the myth, the legend: Journalism professor retires after 54 years
David McHam kicks his feet up at the copy desk of The Waco News-Tribune. | Courtesy of David McHam When Cara Smith first met David McHam, she left his office crying. She was enrolled in his...
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Democrat promises overhaul of ‘corrupted system’ if elected president
Former Harvard Law professor Larry Lessig will overhaul the “corrupted system” if elected president. | Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons After a successful month of fundraising in which he exceeded his $1...
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President Khator honored by USHCC
UH President and Chancellor Renu Khator was honored with the “Excellence in Leadership Award” by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s national convention this week. “I...
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Surviving stats: How one student almost didn’t
Cameron Miles was accused of academic dishonesty and almost failed his stats class after several tutorial videos he made online became popular among students. | Pablo Milanese/The Cougar When Cameron...
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Student finally returns home after tragic accident
Jojo returns home after a car accident that left him in a coma on Wednesday. | Courtesy of Danielle Darlin Pineda After 20 days in the Memorial Hermann Trauma Center, UH transfer student Lawrence...
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Spirit of Houston set to perform with local band the Suffers
The Suffers are a local Houston band that will perform with the Spirit of Houston Nov. 14. | Photo courtesy of Daniel Jackson The Spirit Of Houston knew they found the perfect Houston artist for...
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2014 Annual CLERY report shows status of crime on campus
Students should report any information to the University of Houston Police Department. The station is located on the corner of Scott Street and Wheeler Avenue | Hannah Laamoumi/The Daily Cougar Upon...
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Campus Kitchen helps feed Third Ward community
Campus Kitchen delivers 60 to 70 pounds of food per week to New Hope Housing, a permanent housing facility Houstonians in need. | Justin Tijerina/The Cougar A group of UH students is joining the fight...
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Khator’s fall address highlights Phi Beta Kappa appointment
President and Chancellor Renu Khator presented the 2015 fall address Wednesday to students and faculty at the Moores Opera House. | Pablo Milanese/The Cougar Hundreds of UH students, faculty and...
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SGA enacts student task force to enhance civil involvement, engagement
The Student Government Association enacted the Student Task Force on Civic Engagement to recruit and engage students in the political debate that will serve as a spotlight for the University following...
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ICYMI: Khator addresses accomplishments during fall address
President and Chancellor Renu Khator addressed students, faculty and alumni at UH’s fall address Wednesday and noted several major accomplishments destined to propel the University further ahead in...
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SFAC: Health Center, Wellness look to increase services with additional funding
For the first time, UH Wellness has asked for an increase in funding for several years, director Patrick Lukingbeal said. UH Wellness asked for an increase in base funding of $19,000 to provide a...
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SFAC: CAPS asks for additional funding to hire clinicians
CAPS Director Norma Ngo presents to SFAC on Monday. | Kevin Portillo/The Cougar Counseling and Psychological Services made its presentation to the Student Fees Advisory Committee Monday in hopes of...
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SFAC: Veterans Services, Cougars in Recovery look to further develop programs...
Veterans Services and Cougars in Recovery presented to the Student Fees Advisory Committee Monday, with both organizations asking for base augmentations to further develop their programs, whether it is...
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CSM asks SFAC for funds to add sales position
The Center for Student Media offered up two proposals for FY 17 funding to the Student Fees Advisory Committee during the third day of open presentations Friday afternoon in the Student Government...
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Blaffer and band program ask SFAC for additional funding
Student fee-funded organizations presented in front of the Student Fee Advisory Committee for the last day of open meetings Monday in the Student Government Association Senate Chamber. The Blaffer Art...
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SGA asks for a decrease in SFAC funding, hopes to set precedent
Shaun Theriot-Smith asked for a decrease in funding from SFAC this year – something previous administrations and other student fee-funded organizations have not done in a significantly long time. Photo...
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Students to be reimbursed for game day parking citations
Students who were issued parking citations at the Oct. 8 home football game against Southern Methodist University can expect a nice surprise in their wallets soon, after a proposal was approved by the...
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SFAC releases budget recommendations for FY17
The Student Fees and Advisory Committee released their recommendations for FY17 Wednesday and proposed a student fee increase of 2 percent, which would bring the Student Service Fee to $255 from $250....
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Board of Regents approves statement opposing UT’s plans for Houston expansion
The Board of Regents met Thursday afternoon. | Justin Tijerina / The Cougar The Board of Regents unanimously approved a statement Thursday that opposes the University of Texas’ plans to expand to...
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So, you need to study for finals?
We get that studying is the most stressful part of finals. Here are some tips to do your best on exam day. Map it out Figure out what material you need to study for each of your exams and schedule what...
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Studying too hard? Remember to take a break
Taking a break to hang out with your friends can be beneficial to you and them. | Dailey Hubbard / The Cougar The end of the fall semester can only mean one thing for students: finals. While most...
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Graduate student co-founds school for ‘twice-exceptional’ students
Jeanette Salinas and Jennifer Brown practice non-traditional methods at the special education school they founded this past September to help twice-exceptional students with their social and emotional...
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Local artist, UH alumna’s painting finds home at TDECU
“Victory, Character and Strength” pays homage to UH’s football program and is now located in the TDECU Your Credit Union suite. | Photo courtesy of Suzanne Sellers. After being commissioned by the...
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New fellowship provides high school graduates with free tuition to UH
HISD’s Teach Forward Houston program aims to offer students the opportunity to serve their community and close the education gap. | File photo/The Cougar One hundred Houston Independent School District...
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Alumni Association’s petition gains momentum, requests call to action
The facility UT has proposed consists of 332 acres and is five miles from UH. | Photo courtesy of Houston Business Journal. The University of Houston Alumni Association’s online petition to the Texas...
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Campus carry work group to release first draft early this month
The Campus Carry Work Group plans to release its first draft on a campus-wide concealed handgun policy this month. The Campus Carry bill, otherwise known as Senate Bill 11, was signed into law by Gov....
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Contest challenges universities to recreate prairies
The pocket prairie will serve as a pilot project for UH. Depending on its success, it may be expanded to a few additional acres in a “phase two” project. | Courtesy of Sarah Kelly Shasta’s home is at...
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Board of Regents approves proposal to raise tuition, blames lack of state...
At the Board of Regents meeting Thursday, chairman Tillman J. Fertitta said the Permanent University Fund that exclusively provides UT and A&M with millions of dollars places UH at an unfair...
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Candidate profile: Mascorro advocates for stronger, more involved student body
SGA presidential candidate Edwin Mascorro said as a Greek life member, veteran and first generation student he can connect to a large demographic his counterparts cannot relate to. | Justin...
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Candidates vie for presidency at SGA debate
Three UH students vied for the presidency of the 53rd administration of the Student Government Association Wednesday night at the Student Center South Theater during a debate hosted by the Cougar. The...
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A day in Shasta’s life at the Houston Zoo
Shasta VI was rescued in 2011 when a hunter illegally shot his mother in Washington. | Courtesy of Stephanie Adams/The Houston Zoo When Shasta VI was only five weeks old, a hunter illegally shot and...
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Torrential floods plague Houston, close UH for two days
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Getting back on track: how to recover from flood damage
After the massive floods spread across Houston late Sunday and into Monday, thousands of families were left without homes, power or transportation. Students have been severely affected by the flooding...
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Bauer alumni scholarship directly excludes women
When associate professor Mark Tomforde, faculty adviser for mathematics honor society Pi Mu Epsilon, was asked to nominate a student for a professional development scholarship, he realized he couldn’t...
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