UHV hosts Super Saturday for student enrollment
The University of Houston-Victoria is hosting a Super Saturday event on Jan. 11 to help students make final preparations for the spring semester.
UHV Super Saturday will be a come-and-go event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in UHV University Commons, 3006 N. Ben Wilson St. A virtual option is also available for students who are unable to attend the event in person.
UHV announces president’s, deans’ lists for fall 2024
The University of Houston-Victoria has released the names of undergraduate students who made the Fall 2024 President’s and Deans’ lists.
The President’s List honors undergraduates who earn a 4.0 grade-point average on all work completed during the fall semester. To qualify for the Deans’ List, undergraduates must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average.
UHV kicks off semester with two weeks of activities
As the spring semester approaches, the University of Houston-Victoria is welcoming its students to campus with two weeks of activities and opportunities to engage with their fellow students.
University of Houston-Victoria brings back tax assistance program
UHV is once again offering the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to support eligible residents in Victoria with their federal income tax returns.
UHV student advances AI for energy solutions
For international student Aradhana Sharma, her journey at the University of Houston-Victoria has been nothing short of transformational.
UHV honors food bank president, emergency leader with alumni awards
Robin Cadle will be named the 2025 Distinguished Alumna, the university’s highest alumni award, as part of the 2025 Homecoming Alumni Banquet. In addition, Jena Banda, the deputy emergency management coordinator for the Victoria Office of Emergency Management, will be named the 2025 Young Alumna of the Year.
Grant funds science-focused field trips for area high schools
Three rural high schools recently were able to take students on trips to learn about the environment and science thanks to a grant from Alcoa Foundation, which is being administered by the University of Houston-Victoria.
UHV received a grant of more than $79,000 from Alcoa Foundation to fund field trips to environmental education locations in the area for a group of area schools. So far, Calhoun, Edna and Industrial High schools have participated in the program.
UHV graduate student earns valuable data science, AI internship experience
University of Houston-Victoria student Vishnu Makkapati is making great strides in the field of data science.
Lamar Consolidated ISD, UHV showcase teacher residency program
The University of Houston-Victoria’s JagsTeach teacher residency program continues to make a significant impact on the education landscape, with graduates placed across the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District.
Scholarship covers living expenses for business students
Two University of Houston-Victoria business students were chosen to receive a scholarship this semester that will cover the costs of living on campus.
UHV to host fifth annual History Day
The University of Houston-Victoria is set to kick off the fifth annual History Day event this coming March.
UHV announces summer, fall 2024 graduates
The University of Houston-Victoria awarded 682 degrees to undergraduate and graduate students who completed their coursework during the fall and summer semesters.
Registration open for math and robotics event
The University of Houston-Victoria has opened registration for its annual Math & Robotics Awareness Day event, which will be held on April 29.
UHV Math & Robotics Awareness Day is a free event that brings high school students to campus to participate in mathematics and computer science competitions; observe presentations and demonstrations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics principles; and interact with area industrial leaders in STEM fields.
Oscar Torres: From first-generation student to UHV enrollment leader
When Oscar Torres enrolled at the University of Houston-Victoria, he wasn’t just starting college – he was stepping into history.
Community remembers the life of UHV alumnus Anthony “AJ” Irwin
Anthony Irwin, a University of Houston-Victoria alumnus, passed away in February at the age of 37 after a battle with cancer.
Future students invited to UHV campus for Jaguar Day
The University of Houston-Victoria is inviting students who are interested in earning a college degree to campus to help them prepare to enroll in the fall semester.
UHV readies for 10th annual International Festival
The University of Houston-Victoria is extending an invitation to all students, faculty, staff and the community to take part in this year’s International Festival.
UHV professor publishes book on American religion
Mark Ward Sr., a University of Houston-Victoria professor of communication, recently published “Inside Evangelicalism: The Culture of Conservative White Christianity.”
The book brings together Ward’s two decades of research on the culture of American evangelicals, a community of faith with which one in four U.S. adults identifies and is the nation’s single largest religious tradition.
New flavor comes to UHV campus coffee shop
As students were away from campus enjoying their Spring Break, the University of Houston-Victoria spent the week brewing something new in its coffee shop.
Jaguar Java inside UHV University Commons, 3006 N. Ben Wilson St., will now serve coffee from Victoria Coffee Roasters, replacing the previously served Starbucks coffee.
UHV awards three faculty research grants
The University of Houston-Victoria has awarded grants to three faculty members to support their research during the academic year.
UHV business speaker series to feature SBA Houston District Director
Mark Winchester will be the keynote speaker for the UHV College of Business Distinguished Speaker Series on April 8 at UHV Katy.
NRA Foundation doubles donation to UHV student organization
For the third consecutive year, the University of Houston-Victoria Trap & Skeet Shooting Club has received a donation of practice ammunition from the National Rifle Association Foundation, with this year’s donation doubling the amount from previous years.
UHV launches cybersecurity master’s program
The University of Houston-Victoria will soon offer a graduate degree in cybersecurity.
UHV’s online RN to BSN program ranks first in state
The University of Houston-Victoria’s online RN to BSN program has been ranked No. 1 out of the top 25 online RN to BSN programs in the state of Texas by RegisteredNurse.org, a website dedicated to nursing education and career information.
UHV readies for out-of-this-world Homecoming
The University of Houston-Victoria Homecoming is back again, and attendees are invited to join in on the week-long out-of-this-world celebration.
UHV business alumni share experiences with students
Ethan Myers jumped at the chance to give back to his alma mater when he saw a post on LinkedIn asking for University of Houston-Victoria alumni to sign up to come talk with current business students.
UHV alumnus, IT professional named Employee of the Year
The University of Houston-Victoria named Randall Jasek, senior network administrator, as the 2024 Employee of the Year during the university’s annual Faculty & Staff Recognition Luncheon.
UHV graduate student shares stories through PBS internship
Katie Amatangelo’s lifelong love for storytelling has been the heartbeat of her journey. Now, as an intern at Austin PBS TV, the University of Houston-Victoria graduate student is channeling that passion into action, bringing stories to life.
Outstanding students chart path for their futures
UHV's D’Anna Long and Shelby Keith are this semester's Outstanding Students for the College of Education & Health Professions.
Outstanding business students ready for new direction
Rochelle Powell and Austin Thompson have been named the Spring 2025 Outstanding Graduate Student and Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the UHV College of Business.
UHV Homecoming wraps up with royalty
UHV Homecoming wrapped up Saturday with the crowning of three Royal Jaguars: Helenavi Sumilong, Tabree Houston and Michael Meza.
UHV president plans to retire in August
Bob Glenn, the president of the University of Houston-Victoria, has announced his intention to retire in August of this year.
UHV hosts STEM education event for area high school students
Kohl Powell was considering buying an iPad to help him take notes during his first year in college, but after winning first place in a mathematics competition, that’s no longer necessary.
Powell, a senior at Industrial High School, won first place in the senior level of the mathematics competition Tuesday during the University of Houston-Victoria’s Math & Robotics Awareness Day.
The University of Houston-Victoria, located in the heart of the Coastal Bend region since 1973 in Victoria, Texas, offers courses leading to more than 50 academic programs in the schools of Arts & Sciences; Business Administration; and Education, Health Professions & Human Development. UHV provides face-to-face classes at its Victoria campus, as well as an instructional site in Katy, Texas, and online classes that students can take from anywhere. UHV supports the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Opportunities for All initiative to increase awareness about state colleges and universities and the important role they have in providing a high-quality and accessible education to an increasingly diverse student population, as well as contributing to regional and state economic development.