About the Scholars Walk
Located on the west side of the UH Student Center, the Scholars Walk is comprised of 10 large-format screens—each standing just over 7 feet tall— showcasing the accomplishments of researchers at the University of Houston. Information is presented so pedestrians can learn about each professor’s work and their contributions to a range of fields.
Following intensive planning and installation, the Scholars Walk made its debut in late fall of 2022 and had begun a steady rotation of featured researchers from month to month.
“This is an important addition to our campus and truly highlights the groundbreaking work taking place here. At UH, we truly celebrate those faculty members who inspire our students and enhance our University’s status as a premier research institution.”
The Scholars Walk was envisioned by former Provost Paula Short and former Vice President of Research Amr Elnashai as an extension of the 50-in-5 initiative, which focused on increasing the research and scholarly output of UH faculty. Both administrators conceived of the Scholars Walk as further demonstration of the outstanding work performed by professors at the University.
Teams from the Office of the Provost and Division of Research are collaborating to generate content for the Scholars Walk, and many others have contributed to the project. Joujou Zebdaoui, Sandy Ta and Hussain Alkinani from UH Facilities/Construction Management led its construction despite a number of obstacles, including Houston’s unpredictable weather and supply chain challenges. UH Information Technology’s E-communications team, including Mark Rosanes and Dominic Johnson, helped coordinate the platform used to post content on the Scholars Walk screens.
“The Scholars Walk is a great way to recognize faculty who have made significant contributions to research and scholarship. This digital installation is in a prominent location for students, staff and faculty to see and learn about the accomplishments of our researchers and scholars.”