Joe Pratt, NEH Cullen Chair of Business and History By Debbie Z. Harwell, Editor It is with great sadness we share the news that our founder and friend Joe Pratt passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Beloved by family, friends, colleagues, and students, Joe brought joy to all who knew him. He always said […]
By Maya Bouchebl Dima Suki attended the American University of Beirut in the early 1980s. Bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on one side and the bustling city streets on the other, the campus is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. All photos courtesy of Dima Suki unless otherwise noted. The first wave […]
By Marisa Ramierez The story of the University of Houston (UH) at Sugar Land has two parts: its history as a University of Houston System (UHS) campus and its history as a University of Houston instructional site. Woven through its history, like the winding Brazos River, are partnerships with other higher education entities, city and […]
By Mackenzie Vance Participants at the NWC used their crafting skills to create buttons and pins, as well as other graphics, to visually communicate their ideas and beliefs. Photo courtesy of the Dorothy Marder Papers, Peace Collection, Swarthmore College. As more than 20,000 attendees flocked to the 1977 National Women’s Conference (NWC), they did so […]
Our friend Les Fullerton suggested this magazine commemorating the 200th anniversary of Harrisburg’s founding and the 100th anniversary of Milby High School, whose mascot is the Buffaloes – hence the name, Bison-tennial. The Harrisburg story rarely gets mentioned in discussions about the region’s founding as a mercantile hub, even though Harrisburg predates Houston by a […]
Charles H. Milby left a lasting impact on Harrisburg and Houston, solidifying the strong sense of community that remains among East End residents today. A year after his passing, the Harrisburg school board unanimously voted to name its new high school after him.
For nearly a century the Milby COED Cadettes have entertained students and residents from Harrisburg and the East End, as well as across Texas and in Hawaii.
Brown v. Board of Education paved the way towards integration in public schools nationwide and set a crucial precedent in the fight to end segregation. The process of implementing the Brown decision varied from state to state, city to city, and district to district, each with their own story. In some areas, the story of […]
By Leo Green The 1926 chemistry class included male and female students, a progressive notion for the time. These students seem eager to use their newly donated lab equipment. Photo courtesy of The Buffalo, 1926. “The classroom should be an entrance into the world, not an escape from it.” — The Buffalo, 1976 High school […]
By Devin Herrera with Cindy Rives Alfaro The 1958-59 team met its challenges head on, as the coaches worked to turn the students into polished athletes. Photo Courtesy of The Buffalo, Milby High School yearbook, 1959. Athletics are the backbone of the school spirit, and without them a school can have no spirit. Nestled in […]
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