2024 Department of History Newsletter

October 18, 2024 —

History

Read the most recent issue of the Department Newsletter, an annual publication in which we showcase the work our community completed in the past academic year.

Top Stories

August 28, 2025

University of Houston Rises in Forbes’ 2026 Rankings of ‘America’s Top Colleges’

The University of Houston is on the move in the latest Forbes rankings of America’s Top Colleges for 2026, rising three spots to No. 43 among public universities.

University and Campus

August 28, 2025

Blackshear Elementary Boosts Campus Security with New Privacy Banner Through UH Partnership

Thanks to a growing partnership between Blackshear Elementary School and the UH Health Family Care Center, a new privacy banner now shields the school’s front gates—offering students, staff, and families increased safety, dignity, and peace of mind.

August 27, 2025

On Top of the World UH Professor Helps Nepal Reach New Heights in Health Care

Dr. Lani Ackerman, a professor at the University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, is helping Nepal reach new heights in health care.