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Hilton College Study Finds Higher Customer Loyalty to Companies That Cut CEO Pay – Not Jobs – During COVID Pandemic
By Houston Daily | Feb 12, 2024
A recent study conducted by Tiffany Legendre, an associate professor at the University of Houston's Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, has revealed that companies that prioritize employee well-being over profits during times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, can cultivate significant brand loyalty and future business among customers with high ethical ideals.The study, which was published in Cornell Hospitality Quarterly, highlights the importance of companies exhibiting care and empathy towards their employees in times of crisis. According to...
Innovation to Overcome Deficiencies in 3D Printing
By Houston Daily | Feb 12, 2024
The University of Houston and Texas A&M University have joined forces to address a significant challenge hindering the widespread use of 3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing (AM), in various commercial applications. The challenge revolves around the need for real-time monitoring and analysis to ensure consistent quality and reproducibility throughout the production process.Professor Venkat Selvamanickam, leading the project through the UH Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AMI), explained the objective of the collaboration: "The goal is to develop real-time,...
Innovative Decarbonization: UH Researcher Offers Carbon-Driven Framework to Accelerate Shift Toward Net-Zero Electric Power Sector
By Houston Daily | Feb 9, 2024
Houston, Texas, and the University of Houston are at the forefront of the global energy market, leading the way towards a cleaner and more sustainable future. With the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to carbon-free sources for electricity generation, the University of Houston researcher Jian Shi has developed an innovative solution.Shi's research, titled "A Unified Zero-Carbon-Driven Design Framework for Accelerating Power Grid Deep Decarbonization," has earned him a National Science Foundation CAREER award. This award provides him with $500,861 in...
Special Dyad partnerships connect students to a community that cares
By Houston Daily | Feb 9, 2024
HISD students at NES and NES-A campuses are benefiting from special partnerships with community members who teach their Dyad courses. Recently, volunteers from Home Depot's Team Depot and Nike Community Ambassadors visited Atherton Elementary and Key Middle School to support Dyad classes and enhance the students' learning experiences.At Atherton Elementary, Home Depot donated supplies, plants, and soil to the Dyad gardening class, which has a rooftop garden. The goal was to maximize the garden's potential and provide the students with hands-on learning opportunities....
HISD Board of Managers Approves 2024-2025 School Calendar
By Houston Daily | Feb 9, 2024
The Houston Independent School District (HISD) Board of Managers has approved the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. The new calendar provides students with more learning time, increasing the number of instructional days from 172 to 180. This decision is based on research that shows the benefits of extended time spent in school.Starting from August 12, 2024, and ending on June 4, 2025, the academic calendar includes various breaks and holidays. Students will have a week off for Thanksgiving, a two-week winter break, and a week-long spring break. In addition,...
HISD student-athletes and families celebrate National Signing Day
By Houston Daily | Feb 9, 2024
HISD’s top student-athletes gathered at Delmar Fieldhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to participate in the District's annual National Signing Day ceremony. The event was a celebration of the athletes' commitment to compete at the collegiate level and continue their education.The ceremony was attended by friends, families, educators, and coaches who came out in full support of the student-athletes. HISD Athletics Director Andre' Walker expressed his pride in the athletes and acknowledged the hard work put in by the athletes, their coaches, parents, and the Athletics Department...
HISD to Hold Military Career Day for Seniors
By Houston Daily | Feb 9, 2024
Houston Independent School District (HISD) is set to organize a Military Career Day for high school seniors on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Following the success of a similar event held for high school juniors in January, HISD aims to provide guidance to graduating students who are interested in pursuing a career in the military. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Delmar Fieldhouse located at 2020 Mangum Road, Houston.During the Military Career Day, seniors and their families will have the opportunity to learn about the various educational benefits, financial...
Abbott names Kinsey chair of Texas State Board of Education
By Houston Daily | Dec 20, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Kinsey, a resident of Midland, as the new chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). The Office of the Texas Governor has confirmed that Kinsey will lead the SBOE until December 17, 2025, succeeding Dr. Keven Ellis.
Fort Bend school board president Dae on lone superintendent finalist: 'Dr. Smith is a familiar face in our district and community'
By Houston Daily | Dec 19, 2023
The Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) has announced Dr. Marc Smith as the sole candidate for its vacant superintendent position. If approved by the FBISD Board of Trustees, he will replace the recently retired Dr. Christie Whitbeck.
Lone Star College receives over $1.3 million in state funding
By Houston Daily | Dec 19, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Lone Star College (LSC) in Houston is set to receive over $1,329,329 in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants. These grants have been awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). LSC plans to utilize these funds to provide customized training aimed at upskilling more than 650 employees from four companies: AmeriTex Machine & Fabrication, McCarthy Building Companies Inc., Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, and Tenaris. The sectors targeted for this upskilling initiative include construction, energy, healthcare, and machining.
UH Wolff Center earns fifth consecutive No. 1 spot in national entrepreneurship rankings
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) announced the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship as the top-ranked undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row. The recognition, released by Entrepreneur magazine, was bestowed by The Princeton Review.
UH Bauer College entrepreneurship course draws lessons from Taylor Swift
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) announced its C. T. Bauer College of Business is introducing a new course, "The Entrepreneurial Genius of Taylor Swift," on the business and entrepreneurship strategies of Taylor Swift. Students can enroll in this unique entrepreneurship course for the upcoming academic year. The program, to be taught by Professor Kelly McCormick, aims to explore and dissect the effective business tactics utilized by global music star Taylor Swift.
Phillips 66 launches new learning and development program
By Houston Daily | Nov 23, 2023
Phillips 66 announced it has introduced a new learning and development program aimed at accelerating employee learning and fostering early leadership skills. Launched in early November, the initiative commenced with the first Day of Learning, an event designed to encourage employees to explore a range of learning opportunities.
Phillips 66 boosts middle school STEM program with $1 million contribution
By Houston Daily | Nov 23, 2023
Phillips 66 announced it has donated $1 million to Project Lead The Way, an initiative focused on introducing students to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers through collaborative academic activities. In the Aldine school district in Houston, students utilized the contribution to construct paper skimmers, exploring the principles of engineering and design. This donation is part of Phillips 66's broader commitment to enhancing STEM education across America.
Abbott on expansion of third special session agenda: 'The legislation will create an Education Savings Accounts program with universal eligibility for all Texas schoolchildren'
By Houston Daily | Nov 1, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for the third special session of the 88th Texas Legislature to include additional school finance, such as teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education, the Office of the Texas Governor said. Abbott, a Republican, said that the announcement follows what he described as productive discussions with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont).
Texas Education Agency encourages schools to use additional resources to foster awareness of Israel-Hamas conflict
By Houston Daily | Oct 23, 2023
In the wake of the ongoing war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) have encouraged schools statewide to use additional lessons and resources to foster awareness and understanding of the conflict and its root causes.
UH received $5 million donation to foster student entrepreneurship
By Houston Daily | Oct 21, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) has received a generous $5 million donation from the Wayne Duddlesten Foundation. This donation will be used to establish the Duddlesten Institute, which will work in conjunction with the Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at Bauer College. According to a press release by UH, the goal of the institute is to enhance entrepreneurship education and support for UH students.
Creighton on Texas Senate passage of school voucher bill: 'This legislation empowers parents and unleashes the potential of Texas education'
By Houston Daily | Oct 13, 2023
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill (SB) 1, a piece of legislation that would establish a state voucher program allowing parents in Texas to use taxpayer dollars for private education. The bill, authored by State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), easily gained approval in the Senate but is expected to face challenges in the Texas House of Representatives.
Khator: UH is 'steadily climbing toward our goal to be ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation'
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2023
University of Houston (UH) President Dr. Renu Khator’s 15th State of the University Address presented the 96-year-old public institution in Houston’s Third Ward neighborhood as in the midst of seemingly unstoppable momentum. This momentum, per Khator, is sustained by UH’s rise from No. 91 to No. 70 in the U.S. News & World Report national rankings of public universities.
Rice University hails alumnus's Nobel Prize win
By Houston Daily | Oct 6, 2023
Rice University announced that Dr. Louis Brus, an alumnus of the private Houston university, has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his "discovery and development of quantum dots." The university expressed its pride and congratulated Brus and his colleagues for the well-deserved recognition.