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Recent News About The University of Houston
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Sampson on 700th career victory: 'It's been a wonderful journey'
University of Houston Cougars (UH) men’s basketball head coach Kelvin Sampson reached a pair of milestones in the No. 3-ranked program’s season-opening 83-36 victory over the Northern Colorado Bears at home on Monday.
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Professor on Biden barrel release: 'Oil traders definitely pay attention to these things, and they factor this in'
A University of Houston (UH) professor said President Joe Biden’s release of 15 million barrels of oil from the country’s reserves won’t make a dent in gas prices, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Entrepreneur on $1 million gift to alma mater: 'I would not have graduated from college if it wasn’t for the UH System'
The University of Houston (UH) College of Technology received a $1 million donation for upgrades at its facility in Sugar Land from an alumnus and his wife, according to a press release.
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UH defeats Rice for record seventh straight Bayou Bucket: 'It's all about the Cougars!'
The Bayou Bucket will continue to reside at 3875 Holman St. as the University of Houston (UH) Cougars edged Rice University 34-27 in the 44th meeting between the crosstown rivals at TDECU Stadium on Saturday.
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'I can’t tell you how excited I am': UH's Holgorsen awarded multi-year contract extension
University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen was awarded a multi-year contract extension.
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University of Houston hires former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as softball director of operations
The University of Houston softball team has added former Delaware State standout Jordan Reid as its director of operations, according to a recent release by the team.
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'I didn't want to take it easy': Edwards takes on leadership role for University of Houston basketball team
The presence of Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark are sorely missed on the University of Houston men's basketball team this season, but helping to fill the void is Kyler Edwards.
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Houston, Rice, Texas Southern switch to remote learning, 'soft opening' amid COVID-19 surge
Three Houston universities are going to rely on remote learning to start the spring semester, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in many parts of the country.
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Cougars take first Birmingham Bowl game
On Dec. 28, 2021, the Houston Cougars took the Birmingham Bowl after defeating the Auburn Tigers 17-13.
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'How many times do you get to graduate with your mom?': Mother and daughter graduate from UH together
The mother and daughter pair of Victoria and Lisa Lopez graduated from the University of Houston on Friday, Dec. 17, having gone to great lengths to appear in the same graduation ceremony as each other and traveling a hard road past many obstacles to get their degrees.
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'Excited': University of Houston softball program signs six new recruits for fall season
Six new recruits have signed on to the University of Houston softball program this week, joining the team after graduating high school as the class of 2022.
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'Eyes on the prize': Houston faces Cincinnati for AAC football title
The 16th-ranked University of Houston Cougars will face the No. 3-ranked University of Cincinnati Bearcats on Dec. 4 for the American Athletic Conference Championship at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati.
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'It's time to make a change': UH crowned Lynn Eusan its first African American homecoming queen 53 years ago this month
More than half a century ago this month, then 20-year-old Lynn Eusan became the first African American homecoming queen in the University of Houston's history, crowned at the Astrodome on Nov. 22, 1968.
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'Very proud': Houston caps perfect conference campaign with 31-13 win over Memphis
The University of Houston football team stayed perfect in American Athletic Conference play with a 31-13 home finale win over Memphis on Nov. 19.
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UH men's basketball head coach sees Jarace Walker as 'a kid whose best days are way ahead of him'
Jarace Walker signed with the University of Houston men’s basketball program, giving him a chance to show his impact on games.
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Khator delivers 13th annual fall address to students: 'Your resilience and your tenacity are our strengths'
University of Houston President Renu Khator on Oct. 28 delivered her 13th annual fall address to highlight student achievements and her vision of the future.
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University of Houston men's basketball ranked No. 15 in preseason poll
The University of Houston’s men’s basketball team is opening the season ranked No. 15 in the Associated Press preseason poll.
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University of Houston men's basketball tabbed to win conference as 'preseason favorite'
As per the American Athletic Conference Coaches' Preseason Poll, the University of Houston's Men's Basketball program has grabbed the "preseason favorite" position for the third time in a row.
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'I could feel the love': Kilgore College's McCoy commits to University of Houston
Kilgore College star receiver Willie McCoy has verbally committed to Houston, giving the Cougars their eighth recruit in a still growing 2022 class.
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Willis High's Lagway 'blessed' to receive recruitment offers from Houston University
Willis High School freshman Derek “DJ” Lagway has received multiple recruitment offers from various college football teams following his recent summer participation in college football camps, according to a Rivals article.