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June 9, 2025

University of Houston Earns “Voter Friendly Campus” Title for Championing Civic Engagement

In a remarkable demonstration of civic commitment and community spirit, the University of Houston (UH) has been officially designated as a Voter Friendly Campus. This prestigious recognition celebrates UH’s dedicated efforts to promote voter registration, education, and participation across its campus community.

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November 27, 2025

Teaching Kitchen ‘Chefs’ Whip Up Festive Fruit Salad

Students and staff members enjoyed creating a festive whipped fruit salad during the November Teaching Kitchen class at the Student Center South. It consisted of canned fruit cocktail, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, dried Jello, whipped topping, mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, maraschino cherries, and walnut pieces. The easy-to-find ingredients were selected partly because they are available at both Campus Cupboard locations. While mixing their salads, attendees had the option of halal substitution ingredients.

November 24, 2025

Second Coogs for Energy Hackathon a Resounding Success

November 21, 2025

The Un-missable Un-gala

On Friday, November 14, the Hines College community gathered on campus to celebrate the College’s 80th anniversary in an unconventional way – with an un-gala. Designed to capture the energy and joy of a gala without the formality, the un-gala invited alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students to reconnect while raising funds for emerging design technologies at the College.

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November 20, 2025

Golden Paw Employee of the Month: Cecilia Sun

The Division of Student Affairs is proud to recognize Cecilia Sun as the October 2025 Golden Paw Employee of the Month. As Assistant Director for training, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Cecilia’s exceptional organization, professionalism, and collaborative spirit have made a lasting impact on the department and the students it serves.

November 20, 2025

Honoring Veterans Day: Turning Gratitude into Action

This Veterans Day, the University of Houston transformed appreciation into purposeful action by celebrating service and fostering tangible pathways to success for those transitioning from military to civilian careers.

November 11, 2025

The Division of Student Affairs Welcomes Ashley Simmons Coffey

The Division of Student Affairs at the University of Houston is proud and excited to announce the appointment of Ashley Simmons Coffey as the new director of the International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSSO).

November 10, 2025

From Humble Beginnings to Lasting Impact: The Inspiring Journey of Gabe Jackson

In a profound and uplifting episode of the First-Gen Podcast, host Cristian Loredo welcomed guest Gabe Jackson, whose story embodies resilience, faith, and purposeful leadership.

November 5, 2025

UH Student Housing and Residential Life Team Earns International Recognition at 2025 ACUHO-I Annual Marketing Awards

The University of Houston Student Housing and Residential Life (SHRL) Marketing and Communications team, part of the Division of Student Affairs, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning runner-up for Overall Campaign in the 2025 ACUHO-I Annual Marketing Awards for its Graduation Photo Shoot campaign.

October 29, 2025

University of Houston Welcomes Dr. Robert Stagni as Executive Director of the Student Centers

The University of Houston Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Robert (Rob) Stagni as the new executive director of the Student Centers, effective November 1, 2025.