Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Mary Atieno Mbeche’s organization
Mar 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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University Of Houston System Board Of Regents Endowment Management Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed a report regarding the performance of endowed and non-endowed portfolios. Key actions included approving the delegation of authority to the Chancellor to hire a private credit manager and an investment advisor, as well as authorization to invest in two money market funds. Furthermore, the committee approved modifications to the Endowment Fund Statement of Objectives and Policies and the Investment Policy for Non-Endowed Funds. An executive session was held to discuss contract matters, and several approved items were designated for the Board of Regents' Consent Docket.
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University of Houston System Board of Regents Chancellor's Report
The Chancellor's report highlighted significant achievements and initiatives across the University of Houston system. At the main campus, key topics included the election of a professor to the National Academy of Engineering, the expansion of Houston Public Media, new research grants for lupus and cancer treatment, the success of the Last Mile Scholarship Fund, and the savings generated by the Cougar Textbook Access Program. The report also covered developments at the Clear Lake campus, such as joining a translational science alliance, the launch of a new scholarship fund, and receiving a grant to support incarcerated students. Finally, the Downtown campus was recognized for its college access partnership with HISD, its third Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, and its participation in the Houston Promise Initiative.
Mar 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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University Of Houston System Board Of Regents Board Of Regents Meeting Minutes
The Board of Regents meeting included the ceremonial swearing-in of new Regents and a presentation by the Faculty Council Presiding Officer on public higher education values. The Board received and acted upon reports from the Endowment Management, Audit and Compliance, Academic, Research, and Student Success, and Finance, Facilities, and Administration committees. Significant actions included approving revisions to Board Policy 57.10 regarding executive management hiring procedures, passing resolutions of appreciation for outgoing Regents and administrators, and receiving an update on Senate Bill 37 implementation. The Board also reviewed the Chancellor's report and conducted an executive session to address legal, contractual, and naming gift matters, resulting in the approval of personnel contracts and a naming opportunity.
Mar 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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University of Houston System Board of Regents Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several key agenda items, including requests for approval of Faculty Development Leaves, an Honorary Degree for Dr. Donald Kessler, new academic programs across the UH System, and the annual review of mission statements for system institutions. Informational presentations were provided regarding the introduction of the Dean of the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, an overview of research activity across the system, technology transfer and innovation initiatives, a faculty recognition for Dr. Venkat Selvamanickam, and a student success presentation. The committee approved the action items to be placed on the Board of Regents' Consent Docket.
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