U. of Houston Creates Major Fund to Attract Key Faculty

The University of Houston is not resting on its laurels following word that it is one state auditor's review away from achieving tier-one status. Today, UH President Renu Khator announced the creation of a $30 million fund dedicated to recruiting faculty in the science, technology, engineering and math fields.

The goal of the fund is to hire 60 new faculty members over the next two years. Khator hopes the new hires will help raise the prestige and global competitiveness of the university as well as address the workforce needs of Houston and the state.

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