UHV News

Jamie Summerlin’s first experience working in higher education was in Alaska. She enjoyed the experience, but knew she would need a master’s degree to move up in a higher education career.

Now, after moving to Victoria and getting a job in the University of Houston-Victoria Institutional Research and Effectiveness office, she is preparing to achieve that goal.

Mark Ward Sr., a University of Houston-Victoria professor of communication, was recently honored by the Religious Communication Association as its 2024 Scholar of the Year. In giving the award, the organization cited Ward for his extensive body of published work and for “ongoing research, which is instrumental in advancing our field.” 

The University of Houston-Victoria is kicking the season of giving into high gear with the annual Giving Day campaign on Dec. 3.

Stuart Sherman, the senior director of emergency management for the University of Houston-Victoria, recently graduated from a leadership training course.

Sherman graduated in Class 9 of the Fire Executive Management Training offered by Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. The course is a two-week series of classes that focus on building important knowledge and leadership skills for fire executives and safety professionals.