Why UH fans throw up the Cougar Paw: The history behind the University of Houston's iconic hand sign
Founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College, the school was mascot-less for 20 years until a former Washington State University professor/coach named John R. Bender became a physical instructor at UH.
$1B overhaul of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Kings Point campus proposed
USMMA, which opened in 1943, has seen its physical condition deteriorate in recent decades, according to a 2022 report.