Baur College of Buisness, Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

The Office of the Provost announced Dr. Xianjun Geng as the new dean of the C. T. Bauer College of Business. He will be officially arriving on campus on May 1.

The decision comes after a nationwide search for the college’s dean by a committee co-chaired by Professor of Finance Vijay Yerramilli and College of Optometry dean Michael Twa. 

Dr. Geng is a renowned scholar and researcher in the fields of pricing, supply chain management, business analytics, information security and behavioral economics. 

He also serves as a senior editor for Production and Operations management.

Dr. Geng earned his bachelor’s degree in automatic control and enterprise management, a master’s degree in engineering in pattern recognition and intelligent systems from Tsinghua University in Beijing and a Ph.D. in Management information systems from the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Geng was working at Tulane University where he served as a Senior Associate Dean for Academic Progress, professor of management science and Freeman School distinguished chair in business. 

“We look forward to welcoming him to UH soon and are eager to work alongside him in further elevating the academic profile of the C. T. Bauer College of Business,” said Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Diane Z. Chase through the email.

Previously in June 2024, Praveen Kumar was announced as the interim dean and has been leading the College of Business for the past nine months. 

“Interim Dean Praveen Kumar deserves many kudos for his steadfast leadership and guidance,” Chase said. “We all appreciate him stepping into the interim dean role and supporting Bauer College for the past nine months.”

Chase also mentioned that the decision to announce Dr. Geng as the dean came from the feedback and participation in the open forums by the students. 

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Baur College of Buisness, Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

The Office of the Provost announced Dr. Xianjun Geng as the new dean of the C. T. Bauer College of Business. He will be officially arriving on campus on May 1.

The decision comes after a nationwide search for the college’s dean by a committee co-chaired by Professor of Finance Vijay Yerramilli and College of Optometry dean Michael Twa. 

Dr. Geng is a renowned scholar and researcher in the fields of pricing, supply chain management, business analytics, information security and behavioral economics. 

He also serves as a senior editor for Production and Operations management.

Dr. Geng earned his bachelor’s degree in automatic control and enterprise management, a master’s degree in engineering in pattern recognition and intelligent systems from Tsinghua University in Beijing and a Ph.D. in Management information systems from the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Geng was working at Tulane University where he served as a Senior Associate Dean for Academic Progress, professor of management science and Freeman School distinguished chair in business. 

“We look forward to welcoming him to UH soon and are eager to work alongside him in further elevating the academic profile of the C. T. Bauer College of Business,” said Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Diane Z. Chase through the email.

Previously in June 2024, Praveen Kumar was announced as the interim dean and has been leading the College of Business for the past nine months. 

“Interim Dean Praveen Kumar deserves many kudos for his steadfast leadership and guidance,” Chase said. “We all appreciate him stepping into the interim dean role and supporting Bauer College for the past nine months.”

Chase also mentioned that the decision to announce Dr. Geng as the dean came from the feedback and participation in the open forums by the students. 

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University of Houston President Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta speak to the press about campus safety, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

President Renu Khator provided an update to the UH community about the safety and security initiatives through an email on March 11. 

The University has hired a security and risk management consulting firm to help review the safety systems on campus and recommend improvements.

The firm specializes in university security and has worked with several large universities across the nation, according to the email.

“I have also established a seven-member ad hoc Presidential Advisory Task Force on Campus Safety to assist me and my cabinet in working with the consultant and developing future strategies,” Khator said through the email. 

The members of the task force include faculty senate, President Holley Love, staff council President Karl Hearne, Student Government Association President Diego Arriaga, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine student Olga Botwinick, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Department of History Associate Professor Todd Romero, Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Dean Dennis Reynolds and Associate Provost of Education Innovation and Technology Jeff Morgan. 

Khator also advised everyone to familiarize themselves with the facts about safety on campus. She also invited and requested that readers provide their thoughts and solutions that can be shared with the consultant. 

Parents and students can send their thoughts to faculty senate President Holley Love or Staff Council President Karl Hearne by March 23. 

“Your input will be valuable as the consultants prepare for their campus visit in late March,” Khator said. “Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to build a stronger, safer campus.”

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University of Houston President Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta speak to the press about campus safety, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

President Renu Khator provided an update to the UH community about the safety and security initiatives through an email on March 11. 

The University has hired a security and risk management consulting firm to help review the safety systems on campus and recommend improvements.

The firm specializes in university security and has worked with several large universities across the nation, according to the email.

“I have also established a seven-member ad hoc Presidential Advisory Task Force on Campus Safety to assist me and my cabinet in working with the consultant and developing future strategies,” Khator said through the email. 

The members of the task force include faculty senate, President Holley Love, staff council President Karl Hearne, Student Government Association President Diego Arriaga, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine student Olga Botwinick, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Department of History Associate Professor Todd Romero, Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Dean Dennis Reynolds and Associate Provost of Education Innovation and Technology Jeff Morgan. 

Khator also advised everyone to familiarize themselves with the facts about safety on campus. She also invited and requested that readers provide their thoughts and solutions that can be shared with the consultant. 

Parents and students can send their thoughts to faculty senate President Holley Love or Staff Council President Karl Hearne by March 23. 

“Your input will be valuable as the consultants prepare for their campus visit in late March,” Khator said. “Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to build a stronger, safer campus.”

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University of Houston President Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta speak to the press about campus safety, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

President Renu Khator provided an update to the UH community about the safety and security initiatives through an email on March 11. 

The University has hired a security and risk management consulting firm to help review the safety systems on campus and recommend improvements.

The firm specializes in university security and has worked with several large universities across the nation, according to the email.

“I have also established a seven-member ad hoc Presidential Advisory Task Force on Campus Safety to assist me and my cabinet in working with the consultant and developing future strategies,” Khator said through the email. 

The members of the task force include faculty senate, President Holley Love, staff council President Karl Hearne, Student Government Association President Diego Arriaga, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine student Olga Botwinick, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Department of History Associate Professor Todd Romero, Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Dean Dennis Reynolds and Associate Provost of Education Innovation and Technology Jeff Morgan. 

Khator also advised everyone to familiarize themselves with the facts about safety on campus. She also invited and requested that readers provide their thoughts and solutions that can be shared with the consultant. 

Parents and students can send their thoughts to faculty senate President Holley Love or Staff Council President Karl Hearne by March 23. 

“Your input will be valuable as the consultants prepare for their campus visit in late March,” Khator said. “Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to build a stronger, safer campus.”

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“Security, risk management consulting firm hired by UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

University of Houston President Renu Khator and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta speak to the press about campus safety, on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, in Houston, Texas. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

President Renu Khator provided an update to the UH community about the safety and security initiatives through an email on March 11. 

The University has hired a security and risk management consulting firm to help review the safety systems on campus and recommend improvements.

The firm specializes in university security and has worked with several large universities across the nation, according to the email.

“I have also established a seven-member ad hoc Presidential Advisory Task Force on Campus Safety to assist me and my cabinet in working with the consultant and developing future strategies,” Khator said through the email. 

The members of the task force include faculty senate, President Holley Love, staff council President Karl Hearne, Student Government Association President Diego Arriaga, Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine student Olga Botwinick, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Department of History Associate Professor Todd Romero, Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Dean Dennis Reynolds and Associate Provost of Education Innovation and Technology Jeff Morgan. 

Khator also advised everyone to familiarize themselves with the facts about safety on campus. She also invited and requested that readers provide their thoughts and solutions that can be shared with the consultant. 

Parents and students can send their thoughts to faculty senate President Holley Love or Staff Council President Karl Hearne by March 23. 

“Your input will be valuable as the consultants prepare for their campus visit in late March,” Khator said. “Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to build a stronger, safer campus.”

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Spring break has finally begun and most Coogs have plans to either visit their families or go on a vacation. 

However, some students decide to stay back and spend their spring break in Houston and at UH. Here is a list of things you can do during the break if you aren’t traveling.

Clean the clutter 

During college hours, it becomes difficult to manage time. Students have to juggle between classes, working and completing assignments. 

It is common to feel lazy and let clutter accumulate in your room, closet or even the study space. Spring break is the perfect time to clear this out. 

You can sort through need and throw away stuff that are of no use anymore. It is also an awesome time to go through closets and donate clothes if they haven’t been worn in a while.

This will clear out unnecessary clutter while making some space for new summer outfits! 

Catch-up on pending assignments 

For those of who have pending assignments due the week after spring break, make sure to keep those dates in mind. 

Don’t forget and push them towards the very end of the week. This is the time when students can put in all their efforts and get that perfect A in these assignments. 

This is also a good time to start studying for the finals and prepare for future tests. It’ll give students a good head start and relieve of stress later during finals. 

Learn a new hobby

One week is a good enough time to pursue and develop new hobbies. Students can try things like cooking and baking or start learning a new language. 

For those who still don’t have their driver’s license, this is the right time to get those driving lessons and apply for the license. 

If students want to try something interesting, learning how to knit, crochet, perform basic magic tricks with cards and basic video and photo editing skills is also a great start. 

Attend the Rodeo

As a Texan, or a someone living in the State especially Houston, everyone should definitely attend the Rodeo once! 

Spring break is a great time to do so considering the weather would be pleasant and there would be no stress of attending classes the next day. It can be a little crowded, but it’ll be worth it. 

If you’re attending the Rodeo for the first time, here is everything you need to know and be prepared before attending! 

Attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

It’s time to dress up in Irish green and enjoy Houston’s 64th annual St. Patrick’s day parade in Houston on March 15. This is also one of the largest in the United States. 

Students can also volunteer and become a part of the parade. There will be games, food, performances, live bands and more that can be enjoyed with a bunch of friends as well.

Restaurant hopping and enjoying the special Irish dishes to celebrate this long-rooted heritage is the perfect way to end the day.

Relax, recharge 

Relax and recharge yourself for the upcoming week of grind again. After almost two months of hard work, everyone deserve this break. 

Stay at home, relax on the sofa and watch comfort web series and movies. If you don’t feel like sitting at home, go explore local coffee shops and bars. 

If your friends are also in town, invite them over and plan out a BBQ or game night in your backyard and make some amazing, sweet memories!

Enjoy the break Cougars!

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Jose Gonzalez-Campelo/The Cougar

Spring break has finally begun and most Coogs have plans to either visit their families or go on a vacation. 

However, some students decide to stay back and spend their spring break in Houston and at UH. Here is a list of things you can do during the break if you aren’t traveling.

Clean the clutter 

During college hours, it becomes difficult to manage time. Students have to juggle between classes, working and completing assignments. 

It is common to feel lazy and let clutter accumulate in your room, closet or even the study space. Spring break is the perfect time to clear this out. 

You can sort through need and throw away stuff that are of no use anymore. It is also an awesome time to go through closets and donate clothes if they haven’t been worn in a while.

This will clear out unnecessary clutter while making some space for new summer outfits! 

Catch-up on pending assignments 

For those of who have pending assignments due the week after spring break, make sure to keep those dates in mind. 

Don’t forget and push them towards the very end of the week. This is the time when students can put in all their efforts and get that perfect A in these assignments. 

This is also a good time to start studying for the finals and prepare for future tests. It’ll give students a good head start and relieve of stress later during finals. 

Learn a new hobby

One week is a good enough time to pursue and develop new hobbies. Students can try things like cooking and baking or start learning a new language. 

For those who still don’t have their driver’s license, this is the right time to get those driving lessons and apply for the license. 

If students want to try something interesting, learning how to knit, crochet, perform basic magic tricks with cards and basic video and photo editing skills is also a great start. 

Attend the Rodeo

As a Texan, or a someone living in the State especially Houston, everyone should definitely attend the Rodeo once! 

Spring break is a great time to do so considering the weather would be pleasant and there would be no stress of attending classes the next day. It can be a little crowded, but it’ll be worth it. 

If you’re attending the Rodeo for the first time, here is everything you need to know and be prepared before attending! 

Attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

It’s time to dress up in Irish green and enjoy Houston’s 64th annual St. Patrick’s day parade in Houston on March 15. This is also one of the largest in the United States. 

Students can also volunteer and become a part of the parade. There will be games, food, performances, live bands and more that can be enjoyed with a bunch of friends as well.

Restaurant hopping and enjoying the special Irish dishes to celebrate this long-rooted heritage is the perfect way to end the day.

Relax, recharge 

Relax and recharge yourself for the upcoming week of grind again. After almost two months of hard work, everyone deserve this break. 

Stay at home, relax on the sofa and watch comfort web series and movies. If you don’t feel like sitting at home, go explore local coffee shops and bars. 

If your friends are also in town, invite them over and plan out a BBQ or game night in your backyard and make some amazing, sweet memories!

Enjoy the break Cougars!

news@thedailycougar.com 

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“Spring break activities to enjoy” was originally posted on The Cougar

Jose Gonzalez-Campelo/The Cougar

Spring break has finally begun and most Coogs have plans to either visit their families or go on a vacation. 

However, some students decide to stay back and spend their spring break in Houston and at UH. Here is a list of things you can do during the break if you aren’t traveling.

Clean the clutter 

During college hours, it becomes difficult to manage time. Students have to juggle between classes, working and completing assignments. 

It is common to feel lazy and let clutter accumulate in your room, closet or even the study space. Spring break is the perfect time to clear this out. 

You can sort through need and throw away stuff that are of no use anymore. It is also an awesome time to go through closets and donate clothes if they haven’t been worn in a while.

This will clear out unnecessary clutter while making some space for new summer outfits! 

Catch-up on pending assignments 

For those of who have pending assignments due the week after spring break, make sure to keep those dates in mind. 

Don’t forget and push them towards the very end of the week. This is the time when students can put in all their efforts and get that perfect A in these assignments. 

This is also a good time to start studying for the finals and prepare for future tests. It’ll give students a good head start and relieve of stress later during finals. 

Learn a new hobby

One week is a good enough time to pursue and develop new hobbies. Students can try things like cooking and baking or start learning a new language. 

For those who still don’t have their driver’s license, this is the right time to get those driving lessons and apply for the license. 

If students want to try something interesting, learning how to knit, crochet, perform basic magic tricks with cards and basic video and photo editing skills is also a great start. 

Attend the Rodeo

As a Texan, or a someone living in the State especially Houston, everyone should definitely attend the Rodeo once! 

Spring break is a great time to do so considering the weather would be pleasant and there would be no stress of attending classes the next day. It can be a little crowded, but it’ll be worth it. 

If you’re attending the Rodeo for the first time, here is everything you need to know and be prepared before attending! 

Attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

It’s time to dress up in Irish green and enjoy Houston’s 64th annual St. Patrick’s day parade in Houston on March 15. This is also one of the largest in the United States. 

Students can also volunteer and become a part of the parade. There will be games, food, performances, live bands and more that can be enjoyed with a bunch of friends as well.

Restaurant hopping and enjoying the special Irish dishes to celebrate this long-rooted heritage is the perfect way to end the day.

Relax, recharge 

Relax and recharge yourself for the upcoming week of grind again. After almost two months of hard work, everyone deserve this break. 

Stay at home, relax on the sofa and watch comfort web series and movies. If you don’t feel like sitting at home, go explore local coffee shops and bars. 

If your friends are also in town, invite them over and plan out a BBQ or game night in your backyard and make some amazing, sweet memories!

Enjoy the break Cougars!

news@thedailycougar.com 

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“Spring break activities to enjoy” was originally posted on The Cougar

Jose Gonzalez-Campelo/The Cougar

Spring break has finally begun and most Coogs have plans to either visit their families or go on a vacation. 

However, some students decide to stay back and spend their spring break in Houston and at UH. Here is a list of things you can do during the break if you aren’t traveling.

Clean the clutter 

During college hours, it becomes difficult to manage time. Students have to juggle between classes, working and completing assignments. 

It is common to feel lazy and let clutter accumulate in your room, closet or even the study space. Spring break is the perfect time to clear this out. 

You can sort through need and throw away stuff that are of no use anymore. It is also an awesome time to go through closets and donate clothes if they haven’t been worn in a while.

This will clear out unnecessary clutter while making some space for new summer outfits! 

Catch-up on pending assignments 

For those of who have pending assignments due the week after spring break, make sure to keep those dates in mind. 

Don’t forget and push them towards the very end of the week. This is the time when students can put in all their efforts and get that perfect A in these assignments. 

This is also a good time to start studying for the finals and prepare for future tests. It’ll give students a good head start and relieve of stress later during finals. 

Learn a new hobby

One week is a good enough time to pursue and develop new hobbies. Students can try things like cooking and baking or start learning a new language. 

For those who still don’t have their driver’s license, this is the right time to get those driving lessons and apply for the license. 

If students want to try something interesting, learning how to knit, crochet, perform basic magic tricks with cards and basic video and photo editing skills is also a great start. 

Attend the Rodeo

As a Texan, or a someone living in the State especially Houston, everyone should definitely attend the Rodeo once! 

Spring break is a great time to do so considering the weather would be pleasant and there would be no stress of attending classes the next day. It can be a little crowded, but it’ll be worth it. 

If you’re attending the Rodeo for the first time, here is everything you need to know and be prepared before attending! 

Attend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

It’s time to dress up in Irish green and enjoy Houston’s 64th annual St. Patrick’s day parade in Houston on March 15. This is also one of the largest in the United States. 

Students can also volunteer and become a part of the parade. There will be games, food, performances, live bands and more that can be enjoyed with a bunch of friends as well.

Restaurant hopping and enjoying the special Irish dishes to celebrate this long-rooted heritage is the perfect way to end the day.

Relax, recharge 

Relax and recharge yourself for the upcoming week of grind again. After almost two months of hard work, everyone deserve this break. 

Stay at home, relax on the sofa and watch comfort web series and movies. If you don’t feel like sitting at home, go explore local coffee shops and bars. 

If your friends are also in town, invite them over and plan out a BBQ or game night in your backyard and make some amazing, sweet memories!

Enjoy the break Cougars!

news@thedailycougar.com 

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