In the News

“In the News” features a sampling of faculty, staff and administrators who have been quoted in newspaper or magazine articles or have been interviewed on radio or television. To obtain a copy of the clipping packet from which the “In the News” items are collected, contact the Office of News and Media Relations, 713-348-6774.

United Press International
An article featured the research presented at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America by John Anderson, the W. Maurice Ewing Chair in Oceanography and professor of earth science. Anderson’s research concluded that as the rise in sea levels accelerates, the U.S. coastline will see dramatic changes, such as Galveston moving more quickly to merge with the mainland.

Associated Press
An article about the Los Angeles crusade of Billy Graham quoted William Martin, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Professor of Religion and Public Policy. “Evangelism is so much larger and more diverse that it’s difficult for anyone to dominate it in the way he has,” Martin said. “Churches are so much more robust, there’s the question of why they should put so much time and money into something when they don’t need to be rescued.”

Houston Chronicle
Cheryl Matherly, assistant dean for student affairs and director of the Career Services Center, was quoted in an article about the improved employment picture in Houston.