Art & Justice

How Art Is Changing Life Inside a Harris County Jail

At the Harris County Women’s Empowerment Center, arts education is helping incarcerated women reclaim purpose, stability, and a path forward

04/13/2026 By Meredith Nudo

Oral History

The Houston School That Built Texas Dentistry

A look at 120 years of UTHealth Houston’s School of Dentistry, where digital innovation, research, and community care continue to shape Texas oral health.

04/02/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Rabbit Hole

The Unexpected Ways in Which Houstonians Have Helped Shape Wikipedia

ImagiNoir/BLMHTX, the Menil Collection, and Rice University have all hosted edit-a-thons to help fight misinformation, as well as make local emergency services more accessible.

08/12/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Kinder Land

How the Philanthropy of Nancy and Rich Kinder Has Shaped Houston

The couple is worth an estimated $8.1 billion, and they’re giving almost all of it back to their adopted city.

06/03/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Courtside Classroom

NCAA Men’s Final Four Inaugurates College Internship Course in Houston

Returning to Houston for the fourth time, the annual tournament will offer a two-semester course on the business of sporting events.

09/02/2022 By Jessica Lodge

Class in session

Greater Houston Area High Schools Named Best in Texas

According to a new study, the best high schools in Texas are right here in the Bayou City.

09/27/2021 By Craig Hayes Edited by Shelby Stewart

Mint to be

Tobe Nwigwe Announces 6-City Tour This Upcoming Fall

Including shows in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston.

08/31/2021 By Shelby Stewart

RW/AR

Local Non-profit ‘Reading With a Rapper’ Opens Two-Week Exhibition in Houston

The surprise pop-up museum will feature immersive exhibits.

08/31/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Support Local

Sam Houston University Small Business Center to Expand into Montgomery County

The new initiative expands to Montgomery County.

07/14/2021 By Jaisal Kalapatapu Edited by Shelby Stewart

School's out

A List of Houston School Closures

How long will classes be cancelled due to COVID-19?

03/13/2020 By Catherine Wendlandt

Sponsored Content

Public Policy for a New Era: Introducing Rice University’s Master of Social Policy Evaluation

The program emphasizes using data analytics and research science to impact social policy and improve people’s lives.

03/02/2020

Education

Expand Your Mind With These Classes

These Houston-area continuing education courses will restore your wellbeing and feed your mind, body, and soul.

07/22/2019 By Morgan Kinney, Gwendolyn Knapp, Nicki Koetting, Abby Ledoux, and Laura Furr Mericas

Bayougraphy

Ruth Simmons Is the Leader Prairie View A&M Has Been Waiting For

When you know as much as she does, it’s hard to retire.

07/20/2018 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Education

TSU's President Remains Positive about the Future

Houston’s premiere HBCU is thriving under new president Austin Lane, threats to higher ed funding notwithstanding.

08/14/2017 By Allyson Waller

Higher Learning

Up Your Gift-Giving Game with These Dynamic DIY Classes

Why buy something when you can learn how to make it yourself?

02/20/2017 By Adam Doster

Higher Learning

This Non-Traditional Graduate Program at Rice University Appeals to Students of Life

An emphasis on critical thinking and the power of dialog sets the Glasscock School apart.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Higher Learning

Classes to Help You Unleash Your Creative Side

Maybe you're a poet (or an artist, or a salsa dancer) and you didn't know it.

02/20/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis

Higher Learning

Find Your Inner Warrior

Take your mind and body to the limit, whether by land, sea or sky.

02/20/2017 By Marianella Orlando

Higher Learning

It's Never Too Late to Learn a New Language

In Houston, the only real problem is picking which one to learn first.

02/20/2017 By Marianella Orlando

High Learning

Improve Yourself, Improve Your Life

For when you know you need a change, but you're not sure where to get started...

02/20/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen