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Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, also known as simply Hilton College is an academic college at the University of Houston
University of Houston

The University of Houston is a public, coeducational, research university located in Houston. It is the flagship institution and the central administrative headquarters of the University of Houston System—a state system of higher education which governs four separate universities and two multi-institution teaching centers....
. The college, consisting of several facilities, includes a full-service Hilton Hotel
Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels is a international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by the Hilton Hotels Corporation....
. The College currently offers multiple programs that include: Bachelors of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (B.S. HRM), Bachelors of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a Minor in Wine and Spirits Management and Marketing (B.S./Minor CBM), and Single or Dual Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Hospitality Administration (MHA).

Hilton College began in 1969 when James Taylor, who would be the first dean for the college, presented Eric Hilton, son of Conrad N.






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Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, also known as simply Hilton College is an academic college at the University of Houston
University of Houston

The University of Houston is a public, coeducational, research university located in Houston. It is the flagship institution and the central administrative headquarters of the University of Houston System—a state system of higher education which governs four separate universities and two multi-institution teaching centers....
. The college, consisting of several facilities, includes a full-service Hilton Hotel
Hilton Hotels

Hilton Hotels is a international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by the Hilton Hotels Corporation....
. The College currently offers multiple programs that include: Bachelors of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (B.S. HRM), Bachelors of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a Minor in Wine and Spirits Management and Marketing (B.S./Minor CBM), and Single or Dual Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) and Hospitality Administration (MHA).

History

The Hilton College began in 1969 when James Taylor, who would be the first dean for the college, presented Eric Hilton, son of Conrad N. Hilton with plans for a hospitality
Hospitality

Hospitality refers to the relationship process between a guest and a host, and it also refers to the act or practice of being hospitable, that is, the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers, with liberality and goodwill....
 college to be located at the University of Houston
University of Houston

The University of Houston is a public, coeducational, research university located in Houston. It is the flagship institution and the central administrative headquarters of the University of Houston System—a state system of higher education which governs four separate universities and two multi-institution teaching centers....
. Barron Hilton
Barron Hilton

William Barron Hilton I is an United States heir and hotelier, co-chairman of the Hilton Hotel chain, and the original owner of the San Diego Chargers....
, upon hearing of the particular college from his brother agreed it would be an excellent opportunity to honor their father. After Conrad Hilton was presented with the plans from his sons, he immediately contributed $1.5 Million dollars for completion of the project.

Following the start of classes on September 16, 1969, a Black Tie Dinner
Black tie

Black tie is a dress code for semi-formal evening events, and is worn to many types of social functions. For a man, the major component is a jacket, known as a dinner jacket or tuxedo , which is usually black but is also seen in midnight blue....
 was held in celebration by the President of UH.

In addition to operating the full-service Hilton hotel, the college also operates two restaurants, Eric's and Baron's, and the Fred Parks Wine Cellar.

In January 2009, the college opened the Cougar Grounds Coffee Shop. They had a "soft open" in October 2008. The Cougar Grounds is a coffee shop in the US run entirely by students. It was the first coffee shop to be run by students. The college offers courses for class credit through the coffee shop.

Student Organizations

The college is home to a number of hospitality organizations such as:
  • CMAA
  • Conrad N. Hilton Ambassadors
  • Disney College Program
  • Eta Sigma Delta
  • HFTP-CC
  • HSMAI
  • HMS
  • IFSEA
  • NACE
  • NSMH
  • Par Excellence
  • PCMA
  • TRACC


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