ROARIN’ 07 Homecoming is officially underway and the University of Houston is celebrating 80 years of Cougar Spirit with an action packed week of fun-filled events. Unleash the Cougar that lies deep within all of us and join UH alumni, students, faculty and staff for Roarin’ 07—a week of fun, food, friends, family and footballl. more

UH LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE
After a year of research, testing, consulting and hard work, the University of Houston recently deployed a new and improved Web site that is structured according to the needs and expectations of visitors, rather than by an organizational boundary line, according to Darcie Champagne, director of the Office of University Marketing.  more

DNA SEQUENCER TO BOOST GENETIC RESEARCH AT UH
Not too long ago, deconstructing and analyzing DNA codes took scientists several years and enough chemistry and computer hardware to fill the entire floor of a building. Now, a genetic sequencer the size of a washing machine can do the work in a couple of days.  more

UH ALUMNUS HONORED BY JAYCEES
Judge Reece Rondon ('92, J.D. '95), of the 234th District Court of Harris County, was recently named by the Houston Jaycees as one of the Five Outstanding Young Houstonians for 2007. He was also selected as one of the Five Outstanding Young Texans by the Texas Jaycees. The awards are based on extraordinary achievements in community service, business, the arts, politics, and athletics. Rondon is very active throughout the Houston community and currently serves as a Houston Alumni Organization board member.  more

HAO OFFERS HOLIDAY CARDS
Add some Cougar spirit to your holidays this year. The Houston Alumni Organization (HAO), once again, is offering UH-themed personalized holiday cards for purchase.  more

UH MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WIN SEASON OPENERS Senior forward Dion Dowell scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead the University of Houston men’s basketball team to an 83-54 win over Morehead State in the Cougars’ season opener on November 9 at Hofheinz Pavilion.  more

UH VOLLEYBALL CLAIMS REGULAR SEASON FINALE In their second straight match, the University of Houston volleyball team played five games before defeating the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at the Athletics Alumni Center. Houston defeated Tulsa with scores of 30-24, 23-30, 26-30, 30-25 and 15-9.  more