UHV staff, community members celebrate news together
University of Houston-Victoria celebrate Tuesday after the senate approved House Bill 1056 expanding the university to a four-year-school. The bill now goes to the governor for his signature. From left, Frank Buhler, Randy Vivian, Tim Hudson, Bobby Jacob, and John Brimberry take part in celebrating the bill's passage.
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Red and black balloons bobbed Tuesday alongside the heads of people chatting excitedly about a historic day at the University of Houston-Victoria.
Faculty, staff and students of UHV and community leaders gathered on campus to celebrate the passage of a bill that would expand the university to four years.
Punch and cookies accompanied the impromptu celebration of faculty members, staff and community members.
What do you think this means for Victoria's future?
It means new opportunity not only for people in Victoria but also in surrounding areas. This will bring people to Victoria, and we will be able to offer new programs at the university.
- Margaret Rice, University of Houston-Victoria Chief of Staff of Presidents Office.
It's going to mean a whole lot to the community and business in all aspects. This is very important for developing programs from freshman to seniors.
- Bobby Jacob, Frost Insurance employee.
This means everything's good, and it's amazing for students and it will be a wonderful asset to Victoria. I'm excited to think of the vistas it is going to open for the university, the city, Victoria College and mostly the students.
- Janey Lack, business woman and community volunteer.
This is wonderful for the community, and I think it will bring a lot of people to Victoria. Very few, if any, professors live in Victoria. I find that the change will bring in activities and opportunities for our children.
- Frank Buhler, whose family owns land at the airport that has been offered to UHV.
Obviously this opens doors for thousands of students graduating from high school. This will bring diversity and culture to the community as a whole. This is an opportunity for students to do things within the community.
- Kristen Lindley, former UHV Student Senate president.
A dramatic effect will happen in the next 10 to 15 years for the university. Great research and marketing plans will be implemented once the governor signs the bill, and we can move forward with recruitment efforts.
- Randy Vivian, Victoria Chamber of Commerce president.
