Addiction happens when a person can no longer control their use of drugs or alcohol, even when it’s causing harm. Addiction affects both the mind and body, making it difficult to quit without professional help. Addiction can take over a […]
Education
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: What’s Your Next? UHD President’s Lecture Series Kicks Off the Month
HOUSTON (Sept. 16, 2024) – Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It begins this Sunday, […]
Heating Up Your Home Wisely: The Ultimate Guide to Comparing Heating Systems
Heating Your Home Wisely: The Ultimate Guide to Comparing Heating Systems – Discover the best ways to keep your home cozy while saving on energy costs. Choosing the right heating system is crucial for homeowners, energy savers, and environmentalists. A […]
McMeans Junior High Students’ Artwork Chosen for County Bus
KATY, TX [September 13, 2024] – This week, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones celebrated five Katy ISD students for their creativity, debuting a newly wrapped precinct bus featuring their artwork. The honorees — Erin Chua, Avery Minyard, Emma […]
Nine Harmony Public School Students Named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists
HOUSTON – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) has named nine Harmony Public School students as 2025 National Merit Semifinalists. The Harmony scholars are among the more than 16,000 highest-scoring entrants out of 1.3 million students nationwide who took the fall 2023 Preliminary SAT/National […]
Jordan High School Teacher Honored at Astros Game as STEM Awardee
KATY, TX [September 13, 2024] – On Saturday, August 31, before the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park, several Houston area teachers were honored for their commitment to students and STEM education. Among them was Jordan […]
HCC Fashion Design alum, current student win top prizes at local sustainable fashion show
Eco-friendly creative designs wowed audience, judges HOUSTON (Sept. 13, 2024) – Four years ago, Catherine Kmiecik was unable to participate in the Houston Community College (HCC) commencement ceremonies due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After graduating with her Fashion Design degree, […]
Dozens of Katy ISD Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
KATY, TX [September 13, 2024] – Dozens of Katy ISD students have been named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), out of more than 16,000 students from across the nation. These students have advanced to […]
20 Harmony Public School teachers named to cohort of rising school leaders
Leaders will focus on improving Harmony systems to boost achievement and deepen student opportunities TEXAS – Teach Plus, a national nonprofit that empowers teachers to lead student-centered improvements in educational policy and instructional practice, has selected 20 effective school leaders […]
UHD’s GatorServe To Build Bikes for Kids This National Day of Service
HOUSTON (Sept. 11, 2023) – For this year’s National Day of Service on Saturday, Sept. 14, University of Houston-Downtown volunteers will come together for a “bike build” in support of improving our children’s literacy. It is all a part of GatorServe, a UHD tradition that brings […]
