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Cougar ProfileCynthia Woods Mitchell
The University of Houston has lost one of its most passionate supporters of the arts. more

Alumni Awards Dinner
Students walk in front of the newly constructed Cullen building
University of Houston Alumni Association Celebrates its 70th Anniversary
With the start of 2010 comes a milestone for the University of Houston Alumni Association. The organization has witnessed and been instrumental in much of the university’s history and will spend the year celebrating its 70th anniversary. more
UHAA Celebrates 70 Years of Red & White
News Briefs

Computer science students create
uh iphone application

Screenshot of UH Guide iPhone appThey’ve “got an app for that!” Four University of Houston computer science students have developed a free iPhone application that caters to the needs of the campus community and its visitors. The UH Guide, as it is called, is the product of coursework by Kaleb Fulgham, Andre Navarro, Nick Prescott, and Hussain Abbasi for their “Ubiquitous Computing” class. more

Coordinating board approves campus
construction projects
Rendering of future campus contrsuction projectsOn December 15, 2009, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved a number of campus construction projects, including: stadium parking garage; phase 1 of a classroom facility for the Bauer College of Business; build out of the Science Engineering and Research Center (SERC); Moody Towers dining space renovation; Central Plant expansion; and purchase of property by UH-Victoria. more

Alumni News

Alumni for the Ages:
Getting to Know Three of our 2010 Honorees

Leading up to the 2010 Awards Dinner on Friday, April 23 at the Omni Houston Hotel, we’d like to introduce you to three of this year’s outstanding honorees. more

Call for alumni board nominations!
The University of Houston Alumni Association is seeking loyal University of Houston graduates and supporters to serve on its Board of Directors. To nominate someone, complete this online form or return this downloadable version to our offices. more

Cougar Power Hour offers
networking, fellowship

Cougar Power HourHeld the second Wednesday of every month at The Lot, the Cougar Power Hour offers all UH alumni the chance to connect with fellow graduates, catch up with old friends, and show our Cougar pride.  There is no cover, and as is the case at all UH alumni events, red attire is strongly encouraged. more

Athletic News

Coach SumlinCoach Sumlin inks new deal
University of Houston Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades announced this week that the university has reached in principle a new contract for head football coach Kevin Sumlin. Pending approval by the UH Board of Regents, the new contract will run through the 2015 season. more

Football sets 2010 non-conference schedule
The University of Houston football program recently released its 2010 non-conference schedule, a slate headlined by three BCS schools. The Cougars will open the season against Texas State on September 4, travel to UCLA on September 18, host Mississippi State on October 9, and travel to Texas Tech on November 27. more

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Alumni Events
2/10
Cougar Power Hour
2/16 Engineering Alumni E-Week Reception
2/18 Bauer Alumni Networking Breakfast

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University Events
1/30 An Evening with Bill Maher
2/1 Women's Studies Program interview with President Renu Khator
2/13 International Piano Festival
   

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Athletics Events
1/28 Women's Basketball vs. Tulsa
1/29 Swimming and Diving vs. Rice, LSU, Tulane
1/30 Men's Basketball vs. Marshall
   

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