The University of Houston has appointed Amanda Canales as the inaugural director of Rio Grande Valley external relations, a newly created role designed to deepen the University’s engagement across South Texas.

Building on a period of remarkable growth, the University of Houston System welcomes four new members to its Board of Regents — accomplished leaders who will continue driving the system’s push for academic and research excellence.

The University of Houston System is poised to build on its extraordinary momentum with the appointment of Patrick Fertitta as the newest member of the Board of Regents, a distinguished leader who will ensure the UH System continues its rise as a powerhouse of academic excellence, research and innovation.