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Aug

29

Welcome Our 2026 Innovation Fellows!

We are very excited to welcome the 2026 cohort of the Innovation Fellows program! This year, marks our eighth year with over 100 full-time faculty and staff successfully completing the program and over forty departments and program areas represented.

Jul

21

Chemistry Courses Reimagined Through Open Educational Resources

WHI Innovation Fellows, Dr. Remya Mohanraj and Dr. Jing Sun, discuss a grant funded project to develop Open Educational Resources (OER) to benefit students taking Introductory, General, and Organic Chemistry lab courses.

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We work to build innovation capacity among our students, faculty, staff and communities
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Houston City College's center for strategic innovation located in the heart of West Houston
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State of the art venue offering full range of support and production services for mid to large scale events

IDEAS Academy

Developing student mindsets and skillsets for creative leadership in a digital and global 21st century
IDEAStudio Makerspace

The Makerspace at West Houston Institute where students, faculty, and staff explore, imagine, and create
Innovation Fellows

Empowering faculty and staff change makers to infuse innovation throughout the institution

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Visit HCC's premier center for innovation located on the Alief Campus

The West Houston Institute is located on the HCC Alief Campus, Building C. Visitors can park in the adjacent lots or garage.

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West Houston Institute

2811 Hayes Road, Houston, TX 77082

(713) 718-2071