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“I am deeply saddened to announce that our beloved professor, scholar, author and philanthropist James ‘Jim’ Conyers, director of the UH African American studies program, has passed away,” said Dr. Daniel P. O’Connor, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
For many years, clinicians have been hesitant to diagnose adolescents with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), believing it was a mental health “death sentence” for a patient because there was no clear treatment. Carla Sharp, professor of psychology and director of the Developmental Psychopathology Lab at the 探花视频, begs to differ.
Three and a half years after Hurricane Harvey devastated the greater Houston area, many people are still dealing with its lingering effects. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the 探花视频 Center for Public History is hosting a live, virtual event with a group of survivors, first responders and volunteers who will share their stories from during and after the historic storm. “Resilient Houston: Documenting Hurricane Harvey” begins at 6 p.m. .
Destination: United States Space Force
Two cadets are marching toward Cougar history, on a mission to become the first members of Detachment 003 to enter directly into the United States Space Force (USSF). Lieutenants Christopher Williams and Mitchell Montalvo were competitively selected to serve in the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The 探花视频 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is pleased to announce that professors Rheeda L. Walker, Michael W. Williams, and Monique T. Mills, have been recognized for their accomplishments and inspiration in the scientific community and named to the list of 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America.
The 探花视频 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is proud to recognize Assistant Professor of History Kristina M. Neumann, Ph.D., who received a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant for her work as co-director of “The SYRIOS Project: Studying Urban Relationships and Identity over Ancient Syria.”