As Keith Akins steps into his role as University of Houston-Victoria faculty senate president for the second time, he plans to focus on helping the university and its new administrators improve communication with faculty.
University of Houston-Victoria seniors Eli Juma and Sophia Solano have watched the new UHV University Commons come together since its groundbreaking in April 2017. Now they are looking forward to an Aug. 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house, when the public will get to see UHV’s new lib…
When the University of Houston-Victoria’s School of Business Administration dean was working as an entrepreneurship professor, he developed some clear ideas about what works when starting a business, and he decided to convey that knowledge in a new book.
KATY – Readers of Living Magazine have named the University of Houston-Victoria the Best College/University in the Katy and Fulshear area.
As a staff member at the University of Houston-Victoria at Katy for more than 18 years, Rosemary McCusker feels a sense of duty to serve on the university’s Staff Council, build relationships and promote collaboration.
When a University of Houston-Victoria dean was considering the changes happening to the publishing industry in America, he noticed a striking similarity to the resurgence happening in another creative industry: vinyl records.
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On October 26, 2019, local participants will join together at the annual Relay For Life of Victoria County at the DeLeon Plaza to help beat our biggest rival — cancer.
In order to help meet its growth goals, the University of Houston-Victoria has created a new executive position focused on enrollment.
The University of Houston- Victoria/American Book Review Reading Series is preparing to kick off its fall 2019 series with a diverse lineup of writers who have published collections, chapbooks, essays, memoirs and even digital poetry projects.
Area residents who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field but have always wanted to be a teacher now have an option to make that dream a reality through the updated online VOICE program at the University of Houston-Victoria.
Kelly Xu, left, a Calhoun High School junior; UHV senior Randall Jasek; Travis Cunningham, a Bloomington High School junior; Samuel Scavo, a Victoria West High School freshman; and Kary Xu, a Calhoun High School sophomore; watch robots attempt to navigate a maze Tuesday as part of the UHV Ro…
Victoria-area nonprofit organizations will have the opportunity to learn where to look for grants and find out tips about how to apply for funding thanks to a training session offered by the University of Houston-Victoria Library.
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Victoria Southwest Little League Juniors defeated Calhoun Little League Juniors 12-6 in the District 27 Championship game June 28 on the Port Lavaca High School field.
The University of Houston-Victoria awarded 406 degrees to undergraduate and graduate students who completed their coursework during the spring semester.
The University of Houston-Victoria received approval from the Texas Legislature to move forward on its $125-a-semester fee to finance a new recreation center for the Victoria campus.
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Taylor Mobbs competed at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Abilene in June and was crowned as the 2019 Texas High School Rodeo Queen. She will represent Texas as she runs for the National High School Rodeo crown in Rock Springs, Wyo., in July.
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Bishop Robert Schnaze has appointed the Rev. Dr. Wade Powell as the new senior pastor of First United Methodist Church in Victoria. Dr. Powell’s first Sunday in Victoria will be on July 7 at a combined 10:40 a.m. service followed by a welcome luncheon of hamburgers and hotdogs.
The University of Houston-Victoria has released the names of undergraduate students who made its spring 2019 president’s list and deans’ list.
A longtime University of Houston-Victoria faculty member is retiring in August, and the UH System Board of Regents is honoring her with the title of professor emeritus.
Faculty members from the University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions and Human Development are leading the charge in expanding a new free online database of lesson plans and accompanying videos through a contract with the Texas Education Agency.
Four University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions and Human Development faculty and staff recently received recognition from their peers for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service and work.
A national Master of Business Administration website recently included one of the UHV School of Business Administration’s graduate programs in its list of the best programs in Texas based on affordability, support services and the quality of the classes.
Five of the seven students from the Houston area who completed the University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions and Human Development’s educational diagnostician certification program this spring have been hired by the Katy Independent School District to meet the di…
A group of 14 University of Houston-Victoria students recently took part in an online competition promoting cyber security with UHV placing among the top 7 % of U.S. colleges participating.
University of Houston-Victoria master’s student Christopher McDonald was inspired to join the university’s Student Government Association by friends who encouraged him to pursue a leadership position.
The University of Houston-Victoria recently received a collection of books and a portrait to honor the memory of Dorothy Alcorn, a longtime supporter of the university and the first UH System regent from the Victoria area to be appointed by the governor of Texas.
UHV’s Library is moving this week into its new space inside University Commons. The new student center is nearing completion and is expected to open in time for fall classes. The existing UHV Library will be closed to the public from May 17 to June 2 as it is moved into its new space inside …
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John Wesley United Methodist Church Held a Blessing of the Gardens yesterday, May 19. The Community Garden is an outreach of JWUMC. The church has several apartment complexes nearby. Understanding that people living in apartments do not have an opportunity to dig in the earth and grow their …
A team of University of Houston-Victoria School of Business Administration graduate students recently made university history by earning three weekly top 100 rankings in the eight-week Global Business Simulation competition.
As the school year draws to a close, the University of Houston-Victoria is preparing to host four free science, technology, engineering and mathematics summer camps for high school and middle school students, including two new computer science camps.
The University of Houston- Victoria School of Business Administration soon will welcome a new dean who has more than 30 years of experience in business and higher education.
KATY – The Katy Times readers have voted the University of Houston-Victoria the Best College in Katy for the fourth year in a row.
Edna resident Heather Socha enjoyed creating her own curriculum during her 18 years of teaching, so the Edna High School English teacher decided to get her master’s degree from UHV to help her take the next step in her career.
As University of Houston-Victoria student Aarushi Kumar was preparing for her graduation and a visit from her mother and brother who live in India, she was surprised and overjoyed to learn that in addition to receiving her degree, she would receive another honor.
Anthony Canela Reyes, a University of Houston-Victoria senior from Austin, delivers his presentation Friday titled “Understanding Fox O1 Gene: A Deeper Analysis of its Function During Cell Division and Fat Synthesis” during the first UHV University College Undergraduate Research Showcase at …
At first glance, the students in Jaguar Esports might just seem like a bunch of people playing video games, but the members of this year’s University of Houston-Victoria Student Organization of the Year use their love of gaming to do much more.
A $100,000 donation from the Rebuild Texas Fund via the Qatar Harvey Fund will provide scholarships to University of Houston-Victoria students still struggling with the aftereffects of Hurricane Harvey.
Three University of Houston-Victoria faculty members from the fields of curriculum and instruction, history, and adult and higher education recently were recognized for their efforts to help students and the university through teaching, research and service.
The national Guide to Online Schools website recently included the University of Houston-Victoria as one of the best online colleges in Texas because of the university’s accreditation, affordability and alumni success.
Two University of Houston-Victoria School of Business Administration graduate programs recently received national rankings based on such factors as affordability, academic quality and student success.