Investment in people and processes translates into improved four- and six-year graduation rates. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University has significantly increased its graduation rates, with a six-year rate of 69% and a four-year rate of 51%, thanks to investments in […]
Education
Communities In Schools of Houston announces major achievements and statistics for 2023-24 school year
The educational nonprofit served more than 143,000 students on 163 campuses in six school districts and Lone Star College (HOUSTON, January 15, 2025) – Educational nonprofit Communities In Schools of Houston (CIS) served 143,054 students on 163 campuses in six school […]
Katy ISD’s First Cohort of Teacher Hopefuls Begin Certifying Journey
KATY, TX [January 15, 2025] – This month, nearly 100 candidates began their teaching journey as part of the first cohort in Katy ISD’s innovative alternative certification program (ACP), Katy ISD TEA+CH. These aspiring educators will work through months of coursework, […]
Award-Winning District Theatre Programs Provide Spring Full of Shows, Entertainment for All
KATY, TX [January 15, 2025] – If you’re looking for something to do close to home, consider supporting Katy ISD’s award-winning theatre programs. The district’s talented students and passionate educators work year-round and promise something for everyone, from revived classics to […]
Texas Tech Geophysicist’s Creation Launches to Moon
The heat-flow probe is designed to measure heat from the lunar interior. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Seiichi Nagihara, a Texas Tech geophysics professor, has spent more than 15 years developing a heat-flow probe, named LISTER, to measure heat from the Moon’s interior. […]
Katy ISD Family Info. Sessions Explain the Transition Between Junior High & High School Jan. 16
KATY, TX [January 14, 2025] – As the course selection period approaches, Katy ISD’s Legacy Parent Academy will host an in-person session titled “Moving Up to Junior High or High School.” This event is designed to provide students and parents […]
Literacy Now Continues to Empower Students Through 5th Annual Houston Reads Day
Over 15,000 Pre-K–5th grade Students to be inspired by volunteer readers across Houston HOUSTON, TX—January 14, 2025— Literacy Now will host its fifth annual and largest Houston Reads Day on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. More than 425 volunteers will come […]
New Year, New Skills: Katy ISD Offers Community Education Courses for Spring 2025
KATY, TX (January 13, 2025) – Looking for a class to learn something new in the new year? Katy ISD’s Community Education Spring 2025 courses may be just the thing. Community members can choose from art, business, culinary, finance, and music courses, along […]
It’s Never Too Early To Rodeo, Y’All! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Comes to UHD for Week of Welcome
HOUSTON (Jan. 13, 2025) – This week marks “back to school” for thousands of college students across the state. The University of Houston-Downtown is celebrating its Week of Welcome with a rodeo-themed event at Marilyn Davies College of Business. On Tuesday, […]
Texas Tech Taking Lead in Multimillion-Dollar National Security Grants
The Lubbock campus is continuing its tradition of supporting national security interests through projects that include one of the largest grants in Whitacre College history. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Summary: Texas Tech University continues to strengthen its position as a leader in national […]
