ETS Introduces HiSET® Exam at Home High School Equivalency Testing Solution
HiSET Exam at Home will provide a convenient, flexible and safe testing option for test takers who are impacted by test center closures or limited seat availability stemming from COVID-19
Dr. Thomas F. Freedom Celebration of Life Service
Texas Southern University will host a public visitation for Dr. Thomas F. Freeman on Tuesday, June 16, from 10 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., with a memorial service to follow, in the Health & Physical Education (H&PE) Arena (3010 Wheeler Avenue, …
CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE ANNOUNCES THAT BELOVED HOUSTONIAN GEORGE FLOYD WILL HAVE HIS NAME PLACED ON THE JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT OF 2020
“Congresswoman Jackson Lee secured an amendment for the renaming and now that amendment included to name the bill after George Floyd”
Archway Gallery presents Roots to Revolution
The gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 1 - 5 p.m., and Monday through Thursday by appointment. To see the exhibition by appointment, please contact the gallery in advance to arrange a private tour. Out of an abundance of …
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee - Press Statement - George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
“Congresswoman Jackson Lee secured an amendment for the renaming and now that amendment included to name the bill after George Floyd”
Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins Launches 23-Point S.A.F.E. Plan Ahead of July Primary Runoff Elections
Today, Clerk Hollins announced S.A.F.E., a robust set of 23 initiatives to ensure the July Primary Runoff Elections and the November General Election are safe, secure, accessible, fair, and efficient. The framework addresses the challenges of administering an election during …
Ana María Martínez to join Rice Shepherd School as professor of voice
Grammy Award-winning soprano Ana María Martínez will join Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music beginning July 1, 2021, as a professor in the Department of Voice.
Excitons form superfluid in certain 2D combos
Mixing and matching computational models of 2D materials led scientists at Rice University to the realization that excitons -- quasiparticles that exist when electrons and holes briefly bind -- can be manipulated in new and useful ways.
Bottle Rocket launches Juneteenth Movement with a call to action for all businesses to join
Today, Bottle Rocket made a bold commitment to its employees, the Dallas community and the world by launching what the company is calling the Juneteenth Movement. This movement is intended to bring together businesses in Dallas and beyond to put …
Cool Off with The Rustic’s Refreshing New Beverage Menu
Houstonians can raise a glass to summer patio weather with the launch of The Rustic's new beverage menu!
How Business Leaders Can Bring Stability And Hope In A Time Of Uncertainty
Many business leaders face extreme challenges during their career, but the coronavirus pandemic is uncharted waters for all.
Wrongful Conviction Podcasts Presents: Power to the People
In the wake of the recent protests, justice advocate and philanthropist Jason Flom has been flooded with questions from people who are looking for advice on how to use their time, energy and money to make the biggest impact in …
Stress-management strategies can boost health care teams during pandemic
Celebrating successes, admitting mistakes and encouraging honest communication among employees are some of the steps health care leaders should take to improve teamwork during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new paper from researchers at Rice University.
UH College of Medicine Selects Inaugural Class
Maya Fontenot was gifted with a natural aptitude for science and math, but her passion for medicine and activism started as a child in southwest Houston. Though she grew up middle class, Fontenot recalls frequent visits to the county hospital …
Texas A&M System Regents Create $100 Million Scholarship Fund
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents created a special $100 million scholarship fund with the goal of making the A&M System’s 11 universities better reflect the state’s demographics.
