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Recent News About University Houston
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University of Houston System elects new board officers for FY2025
The University of Houston System Board of Regents has announced its leadership team for the fiscal year 2025.
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University of Houston's Gessner College ranks No.1 nationally by NCSBN
The University of Houston's Andy & Barbara Gessner College of Nursing has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked No. 1 in the nation across several categories, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
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University of Houston receives NIH grant for developing AI health tools
The National Institutes of Health has granted a team at the University of Houston $500,000 to develop artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving health behaviors and outcomes in underserved communities.
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Wolff Center maintains top ranking among undergraduate entrepreneur programs
The Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston has been recognized as the top undergraduate program for entrepreneurs in the United States by The Princeton Review.
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University launches 'Houston Blue' merchandise celebrating city's historic color
The University of Houston (UH) has launched the "Houston Blue" merchandise collection, now available at major retail outlets.
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Study finds online gamers develop valuable workplace skills
A recent study published in the journal Human Resource Development International challenges the negative perceptions surrounding online gaming.
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Vincent Tam receives NIH grant for antibiotic-resistant superbug research
Gram-negative bacteria present a significant challenge to global health due to their resistance to multiple antibiotics, as reported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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University receives $3.6M grant for microreactor converting CO2 to methanol
The University of Houston and SRI have been awarded $3.6 million by the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy to develop a microreactor aimed at converting carbon dioxide into methanol using renewable energy.
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Harris County residents demand better storm preparation from utilities
Harris County residents have expressed significant concerns about electricity reliability, according to a survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston.
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University of Houston's entrepreneurship center ranks No.1 again
The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston has been named the top entrepreneurship program for undergraduate students in the United States, according to the 2025 Princeton Review rankings.
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Big 12 Conference honors Zhifeng Ren among first Faculty of Year Award winners
Zhifeng Ren, a physics professor at the University of Houston (UH), has been named one of the first-ever recipients of the Big 12 Faculty of the Year Award.
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University of Houston alumna leads low carbon initiatives at NOV Inc
Kamalpreet Kaur, a recent graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, is currently serving as the commercial leader for low carbon solutions, CCUS, and hydrogen at NOV Inc. The company provides...
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University of Houston named Fulbright HSI leader for fourth consecutive year
The University of Houston (UH) has been recognized as a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader for 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year it has received this designation from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational...
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University of Houston Athletics introduces 'Houston Blue' uniforms
The University of Houston Athletics has announced the introduction of "Houston Blue" into its uniform selections, a tribute to the City of Houston.
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Texas Supreme Court holds session at University of Houston Law Center
For the first time in seven years, the Texas Supreme Court held oral arguments at the University of Houston Law Center.
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Hurricane Beryl causes significant erosion on Texas coast
Geologists from the University of Houston have published a study showing significant erosion and shoreline retreat along the Texas coast due to Hurricane Beryl.
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University experts discuss challenges and opportunities in carbon dioxide removal strategies
In the ongoing global effort to combat climate change, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) has become a significant strategy.
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Mobile app trial targets smoking cessation for Black adults living with HIV
Lorra Garey, a research associate professor in the Department of Psychology and affiliate of the University of Houston Health Research Institute, has obtained a $4.7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
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University of Houston unveils redesigned wellness center focused on student well-being
The University of Houston has unveiled its newly redesigned Wellness Center, featuring a series of thoughtful changes aimed at creating an atmosphere of relaxation. The redesign includes dimmed and natural lighting, calming cool tones on the walls, and cozy bean bags that invite rest.
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University of Houston engineers develop AI model for pandemic prediction
A team of engineers from the University of Houston has developed an AI model to analyze the impact of international air travel on the spread of COVID-19. The study, published in Nature, highlights regions such as Western Europe, the Middle East, and North America as significant contributors to the pandemic due to their high volume of outgoing flights.