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University of Houston football kickstarts life in Big 12 with home win
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars football team began life as a Big 12 Conference program with a 17-14 season-opening home victory over the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners on Sept. 2, according to a press release.
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UH men's hoops mourns loss of ex-player Chaney
The University of Houston (UH) Cougar’s men’s basketball program is mourning the loss of former player Reggie Cheney, who passed away on Aug. 21 at the age of 23. Chaney, who recently graduated from the university, last suited up for head coach Kelvin Sampson during the 2022-2023 season.
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University of Houston introduces new appointments to Board of Visitors: 'They are essential allies and champions of our key priorities'
The University of Houston’s (UH) Board of Visitors has added 22 new members, with their terms slated to begin in the upcoming fall semester. Each member was appointed to the board by Dr. Renu Khator, the chancellor of the UH System and president of the flagship institution, and is tasked with serving as an advisor giving insights to promote the school’s brand and reputation.
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University of Houston: 'Tank Dell continues to make Houston proud!'
While the preseason doesn’t count toward anything, the Houston Texans’ 20-9 road victory over the New England Patriots provided a glimpse into a possible bright future for rookie wide receiver Nathaniel “Tank” Dell. Dell, whom the Texans nabbed in the middle rounds of last spring’s National Football League (NFL) Draft, turned in a five-catch, 65-yard, one-score performance on Aug. 10, but his alma mater, the University of Houston (UH), already knew he has what it takes to succeed as a professional.
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Pezman: Entry in Big 12 Conference marks 'a historic day for the University of Houston'
University of Houston (UH) Vice President for Athletics Chris Pezman said the school marked “a historic day” on Saturday when the Cougars officially became members of the Big 12 Conference ahead of the 2023-2024 season. UH’s entry into the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I conference culminated what has been more than a year of work since university president Dr. Renu Khator, UH System Board of Regents Chairman Tilman Fertitta and Pezman accepted one of the four invitations for membership, according to a press release.
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UH on future of shuttered academic building: 'As part of our plan, we are committed to reopening Agnes Arnold Hall this coming fall, with security measures in place'
University of Houston (UH) officials announced plans on Tuesday to renovate an on-campus academic facility that was the purported site of two student deaths by suicide, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
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President of new UH intramural hockey club: 'It’s absolutely amazing how much support we’ve received'
Houston is more known for its religion-like obsession with football, but the University of Houston (UH) will soon be home to a hockey team.
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Sweet Sixteen loss ends 'amazing season' for Cougars
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team’s plans to play for and win the national championship not too far from its own campus fell through on Friday as the top-seeded program fell 89-75 to the fifth-seeded University of Miami (FL) Hurricanes in the Sweet Sixteen round in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I tournament.
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UH officials mull future of academic facility after latest on-campus student death: 'Many in our community have expressed concern about Agnes Arnold Hall'
The University of Houston (UH) has shuttered one of its academic facilities in response to the on-campus death of a student, per Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
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Mark on comeback win to lift UH to fourth straight Sweet Sixteen: 'We came out on fire'
It was about nearly 40 years ago the last time the University of Houston Cougars (UH) men’s basketball team went to the Sweet Sixteen round of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I tournament more than once – three straight times during what was known as the Phi Slama Jama era to be exact.
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UH lands top seed in Big Dance: 'Coogs' fifth-straight NCAA Tournament appearance'
The University of Houston (UH) men’s basketball team’s upset loss to the University of Memphis on Sunday in the title game of its final American Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament was mitigated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) awarding the Cougars one of the top four seeds in the upcoming Big Dance.
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Shead on buzzer beater to cap UH regular season: 'God willing, I was able to make that shot'
Riding an 11-game game winning streak and taking a much-needed breather in the form of a bye in the upcoming American Athletic Conference (AAC) tournament, the top-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team now has the No. 1 overall seed in the Big Dance in its sights.
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Khator: UH System 'will not support or use DEI statements or factors in hiring or promotion'
The University of Houston (UH) has joined several other public universities across the State of Texas in not considering diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements in its hiring process, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
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Sasser on final home game in UH uniform: 'Just all the love in Houston'
Mere days after the top-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team secured outright possession of its fourth American Athletic Conference (AAC) regular season title in half a decade, the Kelvin Sampson-led program gave seniors Marcus Sasser, Reggie Chaney and Darius Bowser a nice send-off on Thursday by defeating the Wichita State Shockers at home 83-66.
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UH on cubs at Houston Zoo: 'We're proud to have them as representations of the Cougar pride'
The University of Houston (UH) and the Houston Zoo have invited the public to view the school’s newest live mascot and his brother, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Father-son pair anticipate upcoming UH commencement: 'I am glad we can share the experience of completing our degrees together'
Among the thousands slated to have degrees conferred to them by the University of Houston (UH) this weekend is the father-son duo of Ross and Levi Cook.
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Sampson on UH top ranking: 'I certainly don't think we're the best team in the nation, but I'm really happy for our fans'
The University of Houston (UH) Cougars men’s basketball team became the new No. 1 team in the country on Monday, according to an Associated Press (AP) article that was ran by Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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UH volleyball coach Rehr: 'You can't take these situations and think they're going to come around again'
The No. 22-ranked University of Houston (UH) Cougars women’s volleyball team made history before and after the Thanksgiving holiday as the program secured its first American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship and its first National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Tournament berth in more than 20 years.
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Sampson: 'There is not one part of the game we are not going to get better at'
The last time the University of Houston Cougars (UH) men’s basketball team were a heartbeat away from being the top-ranked team in the country, a tall upperclassman named Akeem Olajuwon was dazzling the crowds at what was then known as Hofheinz Pavilion.
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UH researcher on fentanyl vaccine: 'We believe these findings could have a significant impact on a very serious problem'
University of Houston (UH) researchers are touting a recently developed vaccine they say is a potential “game changer” in battling the opioid epidemic, according to a school-issued press release.