Berger Steps Down as Theatre Director; Honored in Congressional Record After 38 years, Sidney Berger has stepped down as director of the theatre program at the University of Houston, but will remain as active as ever teaching, directing main stage productions and producing the university’s annual festivals he helped create. Berger was honored in the Congressional Record by U.S. Representative Gene Green on July 31. more

Engineering Professor Honored for Work with Minority Students Gerhard Paskusz, professor emeritus at the University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering and founder of its groundbreaking PROMES Program, was recently honored for his efforts in advancing the prospects of minorities in engineering. Paskusz was recognized with the DuPont Minorities in Engineering Award from the American Society for Engineering Education.  more

Bauer College Cougar Fund Sets Record For New Investors The C. T. Bauer College of Business Cougar Investment Fund, L.L.C. has closed for new investment in 2007 with a record $1.7 million in new contributions, bringing the total fund assets to more than $9 million. The Cougar Fund is a private investment fund managed by Bauer College graduate students.  more

LOCAL LEADERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AT 53RD ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER On September 20, the Houston Alumni Organization will host its 53rd Awards Dinner and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the University of Houston. The momentous evening will honor an outstanding group of alumni and friends for their extraordinary professional achievements and dedicated service to UH.  more

ALUMNI COMMITTEE SEARCHES FOR NEW HAO LEADER
The Houston Alumni Organization has formed a seven-member committee to lead the nationwide search for its next president and CEO. The group is currently identifying the most qualified and outstanding candidates and will offer recommendations to the Board of Directors.  more

UH FOOTBALL PICKED TO WIN C-USA WEST DIVISION
Less than a year after winning the Conference USA championship, the University of Houston football team was picked to represent the West Division again, according to the league's 12 head coaches.  more

Volleyball’s Farmer Named to 2007 Preseason All CONFERENCE Team Junior outside hitter Justine Farmer was recently named to the 2007 Preseason All-C-USA Team by the conference office.  more