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Investigative Journalism Class
October 24, 2024
The investigative journalism course has made its long-awaited return to Valenti this semester. Read More.
Valenti Hosts Breakfast for Scholarship Recipients and Donors
September 25, 2024
On September 3, 2024, the Valenti School of Communication brought together scholarship recipients, donors and professors for a celebratory breakfast at the M.D. Anderson Library. Read More.
A step-by-step guide to graduationSeptember 25, 2024
For many UH students, the road to graduation is more than just a culmination of academic effort; it’s the final step in a journey filled with challenges, growth and milestones. Read More.
Valenti Tribfest Story
September 25, 2024
Four students from the Valenti School of Communication recently attended the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, gaining first hand insights into some of today’s most pressing political, educational and journalistic issues. Read More.
Assistant Professor Spotlight: Dr. Nandikoor Prashanth Bhat
April 18, 2024
In the ongoing faculty spotlight series at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, this week's focus is on Journalism and Media Studies assistant professor Nandikoor Prashanth Bhat and his research regarding media and hate speech in South Asian countries. Read More.
Assistant Professor Spotlight: Dr. Gheni Platenburg
March 27, 2024
In the ongoing faculty spotlight series at the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, this week's focus is on assistant professor Dr. Gheni Platenburg and her research regarding the influence of Megan Thee Stallion and other rappers on black women. Read More.
Julia Morales, sideline reporter workshop hosted by the University of Houston
March 11, 2024
Jack J. Valenti School of Communication welcomed Emmy Award winning reporter, Julia Morales back for her second annual Sideline Reporter Workshop. Read More.
Looking into the history of Valenti scholarships: The Lorraine and Ted Dinerstein Endowed Scholarship Award
June 21, 2023
Connections made through the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication are friends, family and coworker bonds that can last lifetimes. Read More.
IN THE NEWS
Arian Foster, former pro athletes discuss NFL kneeling controversy
On November 16, 2017, the Valenti School of Communication hosted a panel of game changers to discuss the #TakeAKnee movement and the history of activism and sports. Former Olympian John Carlos and NFL Player Arian Foster were among the panelists. Read this recap article by KHOU 11.