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March
2021
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11:10 AM
America/Chicago

Higher Education Headlines: March 22

Summary

By Sheryl E. Taylor

The Edge: Could These New Grants End The Taboo Over Mergers and Partnerships?
Houston Chronicle

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Death to Silos
Inside Higher
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Colleges Counted on Enrolling Latino Students. Now They’re Scrambling.
The Chronicle of Higher Education

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Growing Number of Colleges Opt For In-person Graduations
Houston Chronicle
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Houston Baptist University Plans New Buildings, Revitalization as School Grows
Houston Business Journal
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The Pandemic May Have Permanently Altered Campuses. Here’s How.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Higher Education Officials urge Legislature to Invest in Colleges and Universities, After Pandemic’s Toll on Students and Economy
The Texas Tribune
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States Maintain Higher Ed Funding
Inside Higher Ed
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How much will your institution get in coronavirus relief?
Inside Higher Ed

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About the University of Houston-Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.