WELCOME WILSON NAMED NEW CHAIR OF UH SYSTEM BOARD
OF REGENTS Welcome W. Wilson Sr. (’49), noted real estate developer, community leader and University of Houston alumnus, has been elected chair of the UH System Board of Regents for the fiscal year 2008, which began Sept. 1. He replaces Leroy Hermes (’66), who served two terms as chair. The board also elected Calvin W. Stephens (’72) to serve as vice chair and Jim P. Wise (’66) as secretary. more

UH APPOINTS ENGINEERING DEAN
Joseph W. Tedesco has been named dean of the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston. Currently a professor and chair of the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida, Tedesco’s new appointment will become effective Jan. 1, 2008.  more

NEW PARKING GARAGE APPROVED FOR UH
As the University of Houston continues to grow, parking remains a concern for members of the campus community. Soon, parking worries will be eased as the UH System Board of Regents recently approved a proposal to construct a $9 million garage that will contain between 900-1,000 new parking spaces.  more

ROARIN’ 07
Get ready to celebrate 80 years of Cougar spirit during the 2007 Homecoming festivities as the University of Houston Cougars battle the Marshall Thundering Herd. Come home and have a rip-roaring time Nov. 12-16. Enjoy a week of fun, food, friends, family and football. Also, celebrate the spirit of giving through a season-long community service project with the Star of Hope Mission. This is not just another Homecoming. Mark your calendar and pump up your Cougar spirit as we paint the town red on our 80th birthday.  more

STUDENTS TODAY, ALUMNI TOMORROW
Did you know that UH has an alumni organization for students? The Student Alumni Connection (SAC), a subgroup of the Houston Alumni Organization, was created several years ago to groom students to become alumni. The organization is one of the largest and most spirited on campus, featuring approximately 2,000 members.  more

ALRIDGE NAMED TO DOAK WALKER AWARD WATCH LIST
University of Houston senior running back Anthony Alridge was recently named to another prestigious watch list, this time being selected a Doak Walker Award candidate. Alridge, who is also on the Walter Camp Award watch list, scored receiving and rushing touchdowns for the second straight game last Saturday to lead UH to an impressive 34-10 win over Conference USA rival Tulane.  more

UH MEN’S HOOPS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED The University of Houston announced its 2007-08 men's basketball schedule that includes non-conference home games against perennial powerhouses Kentucky and Arizona, a trip to the Puerto Rico Tip Off tournament and 16 Conference USA games featuring home and home match-ups against Memphis, UTEP, Rice, UCF and SMU.  more