The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is closing down the Interpreting and Translation – American Sign Language/English program. After May 2028, students will not be able to enroll in the program.

The program was established in 2009 and the first cohort graduated in 2012. 

The course enabled students to be interpreters and translators. However, the ASL language program that teaches students the basics of ASL, similar to a Korean or Arabic language program, will continue to be offered. 

“The decision to phase out the INTN program was based on routine program evaluation to ensure the college’s resources align with student priorities,” said Director of Media Relations Bryan Luhn. “The college will gradually shift resources to areas with higher student demand and instructional impact.”

The college considers factors like student demands, faculty availability and cost-effectiveness while making such decisions. 

However, despite this decision to balance the University’s resources, Luhn emphasizes that UH remains committed to supporting students in completing their degree requirements. 

Students currently enrolled in the INTN major will be able to complete their degree as planned.

“CLASS is committed to continuing the high-quality education and training that it is known for, through May 2028,” Luhn said. 

Students who are seniors and are scheduled to graduate in May 2025 won’t be affected by this decision. Their progress will move as planned. 

Students who are juniors, pre-INTN freshmen and sophomores won’t be affected and their progress will move as planned. 

However, some courses may change modality, but all courses required for the degree completion will be offered, until freshman students graduate in May 2028.

For more questions, students can contact their INTN faculty. 

news@thedailycougar.com

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“American Sign Language program shuts down at UH” was originally posted on The Cougar

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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