Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed University of Houston student Christian A. “Chris” Pepe as the next student regent on the UH System Board of Regents. Pepe’s term began on June 1, and he will serve on the Board until May 31, 2027, representing students across all three UH System universities.

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.