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Eight years, nearly 200,000 donors and an astounding $1.2 billion for scholarships, professorships, facilities and programs — just a few of the highlights of the University of Houston System’s transformational fundraising campaign, ‘Here, We Go,’ which drew to a close Aug. 31.
A transformational gift from University of Houston alumnus William A. Brookshire to the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the Cullen College of Engineering establishes two endowed chairs and four professorships, provides graduate student fellowships and invests in department research initiatives. In recognition of his gift, the department will be named the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.
The University of Houston has received a $1 million gift from alumnus Danny M. Sheena, founder of the Sheena Law Firm, to support construction of the new John M. O’Quinn Law Building, scheduled to be completed in 2022. In recognition of the gift, the planned moot courtroom and dividable classroom space within it will be named the Danny M. Sheena Courtroom; Danny M. Sheena Classroom; and Megan D. Sheena Classroom, named for Sheena’s middle daughter who is a current student at the UH Law Center.
The University of Houston has received a $100,000 gift from the Cullen Trust for Higher Education to aid University students and members of the community who are in immediate need of food assistance. The gift supports efforts at UH and the Houston Food Bank to raise awareness on the growing issue of food insecurity due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Houston College of Medicine has been granted preliminary accreditation, a monumental milestone that allows the new medical school — the city of Houston’s first in nearly 50 years — to immediately begin recruiting and enrolling students. The first class of 30 medical students will begin July 20, each receiving $100,000 four-year scholarships through philanthropy to cover tuition and fees.
The University of Houston College of Medicine has been granted preliminary accreditation, a monumental milestone that allows the new medical school — the city of Houston’s first in nearly 50 years — to immediately begin recruiting and enrolling students. The first class of 30 medical students will begin July 20, each receiving $100,000 four-year scholarships through philanthropy to cover tuition and fees.
“Aspire Fund: The $50 Million Challenge,” is the single largest contribution to our “Here, We Go” campaign. The landmark $50 million commitment from an anonymous donor will be used to hire distinguished faculty and establish four new institutes that will address crucial challenges in the areas of energy, infrastructure, precision medicine and global engagement. The challenge is designed to inspire investments from other donors, making its total impact as much as $100 million.
The University of Houston has received a significant gift from The John M. O’Quinn Foundation to support the UH Law Center and construction of its new state-of-the-art building. In permanent recognition of the gift, the building will be named the “John M. O’Quinn Law Building.”
Facility to Be Named After Late Lawyer John M. O’Quinn in Recognition of His Foundation’s Contribution
The University of Houston has formed a strategic alliance with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) to advance data science research. In recognition of this partnership and HPE’s $10 million gift, the UH Data Science Institute has been renamed the Hewlett Packard Data Science Institute.
The University of Houston and Humana Inc., one of the nation’s leading health and well-being companies, have announced a long-term partnership to train the health care leaders of tomorrow.
The University of Houston has announced a $17 million gift from Houston philanthropists Andy and Andrea Diamond, which will be used to offer financial, academic, mentoring and other support for students aging out of the foster care system.
More than 23,000 youth a year nationally age out of the foster care system when they turn 18, according to the National Foster Youth Institute. Experts say few have the outside support, both financial and emotional, that can be crucial to college success.
MARVIN E. ODUM, III (M.B.A. ’95)
Here, We Go Campaign Co-Chair
Generational investment in our future.
Creating new solutions to global, societal issues and producing game-changing research.
Cementing our leadership in key areas.
RENU KHATOR
Chancellor and President University of Houston System