News Releases

$12 Million Hotel Renovation Sparks Exciting Developments at Hilton College

The Hilton University of Houston Hotel and Conference Center is getting a facelift. A $12 million facelift! Through a consulting services agreement with Hilton Hotels, the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management is redeveloping the existing hotel property into a state-of-the-art hotel and conference center that, upon completion, will provide hospitality students studying at the top-ranked College with a new training facility and enhanced experiential learning program second to none.

The Business of Wine and Spirits Offered in New Hilton College Minor

In response to industry needs, the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management will offer coursework for those interested in the business of wine and spirits. The new Beverage Management and Marketing minor will be available to students of all majors beginning in fall 2008.

2008 Gourmet Night Under The Spell Of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Shakespeare’s endearing play of love and fairy mischief, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” is the inspiration for this year’s 34th annual Gourmet Night, which showcases students’ skills in culinary arts, food and beverage service, event planning and fundraising.

College's Ray Ellis Retires After More Than 50 Years of Industry Service

Ray Ellis, adjunct professor at the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management and director of the Loss Prevention Management Institute (LPMI), has announced his retirement after more than 50 years of industry and academic service.

6th Annual Hospitality Law Conference Brings Expanded Agenda to Houston

The 6th Annual Hospitality Law Conference, presented by HospitalityLawyer.com and sponsored by the Hilton College, will be held in Houston February 11-13, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. It is the only conference in the country dedicated to the legal, safety and security issues facing the hospitality industry.

Fred Parks Lecture Series Sponsors “Wines for the Holidays”

Hospitality Industry Leaders Celebrated at Hall of Honor Ceremony

More than 200 guests were on hand as two giants of the hospitality industry were inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston on Oct. 17.

Par Excellence Celebrates 25 Years of Tradition, Success

While many student clubs and organizations experience turnover as quickly as each semester ends, students at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston have been “serving up” success—and scholarships—for 25 years.

Abbott Earns Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Faculty Internship

While internships usually are coveted by students hoping to gain experience and pad resumes, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts awards two, highly-selective faculty internships every year. One of 2007’s recipients was JéAnna Abbott, Spec’s Charitable Foundation Professor in Social Responsibility at the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management.

College Receives Historic Alumni Gift

The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston has announced the receipt of the largest gift ever presented to the college from a source other than the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.