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Discovery at UH College of Pharmacy could advance treatments for spongy heart disease
University of Houston Associate Professor of Pharmacology Mingfu Wu has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to further his research on how the heart forms in the womb. The findings may lead to the development of new medicines to fight left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC), also known as spongy heart disease. Most patients with LVNC will require heart transplants.
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University of Houston professor receives national leadership award
Michael Cottingham, associate professor at the University of Houston’s Department of Health and Human Performance, has been recognized with the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Community Leadership Award. This distinction celebrates Cottingham’s contributions to adaptive sports and his dedication to promoting inclusion and accessibility in physical activities for individuals with disabilities.
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University of Houston rises significantly in Forbes' top colleges ranking
The University of Houston has ascended 22 spots to rank No. 46 among public universities on the latest Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2025. The list showcases 500 institutions that offer the best educational, financial, and career outcomes for all students. Among all colleges and universities, UH rose 37 spots to land at No. 115, and Forbes ranks UH in the top 100 for research-focused universities, landing at No. 85.
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University of Houston joins DOE’s new hub advancing battery technology
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced a $125 million investment for the creation of two Energy Innovation Hubs aimed at addressing pressing battery challenges and fostering next-generation technological advancements, including safety and high-energy density batteries made from abundant materials. The University of Houston (UH) is part of one such hub, the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA).
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University Of Houston School Of Theatre & Dance announces ambitious new season for '24-'25
The School of Theatre & Dance at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts, under newly appointed director Sharon Ott, has announced its 2024-25 season featuring 11 productions.
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University's new ad highlights breakthrough superconductivity research
The University of Houston has long been at the forefront of superconductivity research, pioneering advancements that have the potential to reshape the future. The University’s 2024-25 national commercial highlights this legacy of scientific innovation. Produced by the Division of University Marketing and Communications, the commercial features the groundbreaking work of Professor Paul C.W. Chu and his colleagues.
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University partners with company for new K-12 educational program focusing on sports-inspired STEM learning
The University of Houston, Cougars Athletics, and ConocoPhillips are launching a new K-12 educational program that leverages sports to inspire the next generation of STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—students and leaders.
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UH Chemistry Professor receives prestigious research award
Ognjen Miljanic, professor of chemistry at the University of Houston’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, has received a prestigious Cottrell Plus SEED (Singular Exceptional Endeavors of Discovery) Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Survey finds Texans grappling with rising heat amid climate concerns
Texans are increasingly feeling the heat—literally and figuratively—as the latest Texas Trends survey by the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs reveals. The survey highlights the growing impact of climate change on Texans, especially among lower-income communities and those who have experienced power outages.
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Patient-specific molds for improved breast reconstruction after cancer
Professor Fatima Merchant, department chair of engineering technology at the University of Houston, is part of a multi-institutional research team designing patient-specific molds for breast cancer patients undergoing reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment.
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University of Houston study reveals challenges faced by evolving Texas teacher workforce
As K-12 students across Texas return to the classroom, some may not see the same teachers as in previous years. New research from the University of Houston’s College of Education, titled the “2024 Texas Teacher Workforce Report,” indicates that teacher retention has been declining over the past decade, with a decrease of approximately 6.4 percentage points between the 2012-13 and 2021-22 school years.
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Baylor College of Medicine receives $44.2 million grant for translational research
Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Houston have been awarded a $44.2 million Clinical and Translational Science Award Program grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Research. The funding will establish a regional hub to support infrastructure, services, community engagement, and workforce development aimed at advancing research and driving innovation in clinical translational science.
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Texas poll shows narrowing gap between trump and harris ahead november election
Nearly half of Texans plan to vote for former Republican President Donald Trump in November, according to a new survey of likely voters, while 44.6% support the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Rainwater's role in forming first protocell walls explored by researchers
One of the major unanswered questions about the origin of life is how droplets of RNA floating around the primordial soup turned into the membrane-protected packets of life we call cells.
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Study finds AI tool aids creativity in everyday tasks
ChatGPT, the generative artificial intelligence technology developed by OpenAI, could assist humans with daily creative tasks — even those typically thought to require the human ability to “read between the lines,” according to new research by the University of Houston and Rice University. Its capability has proven superior compared to traditional Google search or even human brainstorming without any technical assistance, the study authors argue.
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University of Houston welcomes record-breaking freshman class for fall 2024
As the University of Houston welcomes students for fall classes, the campus is buzzing with excitement and energy, fueled by the arrival of its largest freshman class ever. More than 6,200 new freshmen are enrolled for the fall 2024 semester—a class 10% larger than any previously enrolled freshman class at UH.
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University of Houston appoints Ed Roth as director for innovative music therapy program
Ed Roth named director of UH's new music therapy program
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University Of Houston names Eddie Nuñez VP for intercollegiate athletics
Eddie Nuñez has been appointed Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston, joining the Cougars after holding leadership roles at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and Louisiana State University (LSU). Nuñez most recently served as Vice President/Director of Athletics at UNM. He emerged as the leading candidate following an extensive national search aimed at finding an innovative leader capable of building a nationally competitive and financially robust program.
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University's Cougar Cupboard supports student success amid post-hurricane challenges
The statistics on food insecurity among college students are concerning. Studies suggest hunger on campuses negatively impacts graduation rates and affects approximately one-third of all students at colleges and universities.
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New survey shows deep divide among Texans over immigration policy
With the presidential election less than three months away, immigration policy remains one of the most contentious issues on the campaign trail. The focal point of the divisive debate is Texas, where a new survey finds immigration remains highly polarized along partisan lines.