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Professor named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society

Department of Mathematics Professor Min Ru was recently named a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society for contributions to complex analysis and geometry, particularly Nevalinna theory and the theory of minimal surfaces. The Fellows of the American Mathematical Society program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics. 

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College of Pharmacy Organization Wins Outstanding Student Chapter Award from American College of Clinical Pharmacy

UHCOP Chapter of the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Student Chapter by its parent organization, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). The chapter received this award only four years after its creation. The chapter was recognized with a plaque and a $1,000 check during the Student Chapter Forum at ACCP's 2018 Global Conference on Clinical Pharmacy Oct. 20-23 in Seattle, Washington.

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College of Education Dean Robert McPherson Wins Robert B. Howsam Education Leadership Award

College of Education Dean Robert McPherson has earned the Robert B. Howsam award for his strong leadership, dedication, and significant contributions to education. The award is named after former UH College of Education dean, Robert B. Howsam, who led the College from 1966 to 1979. He was known for his early advocacy of competency-based teacher education, which emphasized mastery of critical skills.

 

 

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Here's Shasta at Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower in Lujiazui, Shanghai.

Be sure to tag @uhprovost and add #travelswithshasta on Instagram, tweet @SashaProf, or email provost@uh.edu to share your experiences - in Houston or abroad - with our favorite Coog! View all of Shasta's travels on the Office of the Provost website.

Paula Myrick Short
Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UH System
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, UH
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