CommenCement - University of Houston

Renu KhatoR
President
Dear Graduate:
u n i v e R s i t y o f h o u s to n
May 2011
On this the happiest and most important day of your academic career,
you are also making history, because you are a member of the first
graduating class to earn a diploma from the newest Tier One university
in Texas – one of only 109 institutions thus classified nationwide.
An added value to your degree is the recent inclusion of the University of Houston
in The Princeton Review’s “Best 376 Colleges: 2012 Edition,” which places UH in
the top 8 percent of all 4,700 colleges and universities in America!
As we reflect on this achievement, always remember that the University of
Houston is a very special place. It is the place that welcomed you, helped you
grow intellectually and encouraged you on your journey. It is the place that,
thanks to our incredible diversity, has provided you with the experiences to work,
feel at home and succeed anywhere in the world. And it is the place where your
dreams of a top-tier college education have become a reality with the support and
guidance of your parents, families, friends, and professors.
As you leave here today – proud alumni of the nationally ranked University
of Houston – you will do so in the knowledge that you are a member of the
best prepared, best educated, and best equipped class this university has ever
produced. You will carry with you the knowledge your professors have shared
with you, the wisdom you have gained as you matured, and the personal
experiences and friendships that will last you a lifetime.
With warmest regards and best wishes,
Renu Khator
212 E Cullen Building ■ Houston, TX 77204-2018