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Second part of Homelessness Symposium to take place March 7
University of Houston-Victoria faculty, staff and community members prepare to take their seats Thursday for the start of the first part of the UHV School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development’s Homelessness Symposium. Presentations were given by Lisa Griffin, president of the Victoria Area Homeless Coalition; Yvonne Rossman, family and KIDZ Connection coordinator for the Victoria Independent School District; and Tim Stahlke, senior coordinator for the Texas Homeless Education Office. Following the three main speakers was a panel discussion moderated by Paul Carlson, UHV professor of education and one of the symposium coordinators, and Tammy Nobles, VISD director of student services. Part 2 of the symposium will focus on how to have a positive impact on homelessness in the area. The session will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 7 in UHV University North, 3007 N. Ben Wilson St.
February 13, 2019

UHV receives $100,000 grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
A $100,000 grant awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas to the University of Houston Foundation will fund a yearlong community-based program led by two UHV faculty members focusing on ways to reduce chronic kidney disease in at-risk populations.
January 31, 2019

Education school symposium to look at causes, reality of homelessness
The University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development is preparing to host a two-part symposium on homelessness and how communities can help with the issue.
January 24, 2019

UHV graduates pass state teaching exam with flying colors
The University of Houston-Victoria once again is upholding its reputation for excellence after 95 percent of the university’s students studying to become educators, administrators or counselors passed their state exams.
January 07, 2019

UHV graduates celebrate at commencement

December 19, 2018

UHV graduates to celebrate at fall commencement
KATY – More than 450 University of Houston-Victoria students are scheduled to walk Saturday in the university’s fall 2018 commencement ceremony and hear from a Houston marketing firm owner.
December 11, 2018

Outstanding education students plan to impact young learners
Lori Maurer knew she wanted to be a teacher since the fifth grade, and now the math and science instructional coach at WoodCreek Elementary School in Katy hopes to move up into an even larger role thanks to her degree from the University of Houston-Victoria.
December 06, 2018

UHV students share education concepts at conference

November 08, 2018

UHV education professor receives grant to attend international conference

October 10, 2018

UHV special education program receives national ranking
The University of Houston-Victoria’s graduate special education program has been named one of the most affordable in the nation by the national website Top Education Degrees.
September 12, 2018

Health professor leads medical admission program for UHV students
The University of Houston-Victoria is adding a Joint Admission Medical Program effective this semester to promote admission to medical school for economically needy students.
September 04, 2018

UHV promotes, grants tenure to faculty members
Nine University of Houston-Victoria faculty members are being promoted Sept. 1, with five receiving tenure and three becoming full professors.
August 21, 2018

New Faculty Senate president ready to lead
When Jeffrey Cass steps into his role as the next University of Houston-Victoria Faculty Senate president, he plans to focus on helping the university and its new president pave a pathway for success for UHV and the community.
August 07, 2018

UHV faculty member receives dyslexia specialist license

August 07, 2018

UHV education students receive competitive statewide scholarships
Competitive, statewide $1,000 scholarships from the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently were awarded to University of Houston-Victoria education students Gabrielle Garza and Emmelynn Junek.
July 24, 2018

UHV education faculty, staff receive awards from peers
The University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development recently presented awards to three assistant professors and one staff member for distinction in teaching, scholarship and service.
June 27, 2018

UHV alumni receive awards from Victoria school district
When Amanda Beck first started her student teaching in a pre-K class, she felt overwhelmed and reached out to her University of Houston-Victoria professor for support.
June 13, 2018

UHV nursing program receives accreditation
The University of Houston-Victoria’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing is now nationally accredited after a rigorous review of the program.
June 01, 2018

UHV announces new dyslexia certificate and information session
The University of Houston-Victoria School of Education, Health Professions & Human Development is now offering a graduate-level dyslexia certificate, and an April 17 information session will give the public an opportunity to learn more about it.
April 16, 2018

Education symposium examines how teachers can train lifelong learners
Houston area residents are invited to the University of Houston-Victoria at Katy April 11 to hear a Fulbright visiting scholar from Turkey talk about how teachers can train students to be lifelong learners.
March 28, 2018