Higher Education Headlines: November 30
By Sheryl E. Taylor
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Pandemic Accelerates Lone Star College System Plans for Online Degrees
Houston Chronicle
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Texas A&M President Michael Young Resigns Earlier Than Planned
Houston Chronicle
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Is the pandemic pushing a wave of presidents out? Not yet.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
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A College Professor as First Lady
Inside Higher Ed
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Ed. Dept. Analysis Projects $435 Billion in Student Loan Losses
Inside Higher Ed
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Who will replace Lamar Alexander?
Inside Higher Ed
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Purdue Gives $750 Bonus to All Faculty and Non-Executive Staff
Inside Higher Ed
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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.