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University of Houston students featured in Amazon Prime's "The College Tour
The University of Houston will be featured in a 30-minute episode of the Amazon Prime Video series “The College Tour” this fall. The series aims to provide an authentic look at life on college campuses through the experiences of students.
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UH researchers develop innovative technique in X-ray phase contrast imaging
Researchers at the University of Houston have unveiled a significant advancement in X-ray imaging technology that promises improvements across medical diagnostics, materials and industrial imaging, transportation security, and other fields.
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University study aims to detect early signs of vision loss due to diabetes
A $3.3 million study at the University of Houston College of Optometry will track the health of patients with prediabetes and diabetes to identify those who might develop eye problems and be at risk for future vision loss. The study is led by Wendy Harrison, associate professor, and funded by the National Eye Institute.
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University of Houston hosts seminar on AI & robotics in energy
In the evolving energy sector, the integration of robotic systems and artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly crucial. These technologies are essential both onshore and offshore, in oil and gas as well as renewables, due to their ability to operate in extreme conditions, reduce human risk, and enhance data collection efficiency.
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University of Houston marks fifth year of STEM partnership with TC Energy
The University of Houston and TC Energy are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their partnership through the TC Energy Summer Scholars Academy. This program supports incoming freshmen pursuing majors in UH’s College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Cullen College of Engineering.
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University of Houston develops new treatments for flu and coronaviruses
A team of researchers led by the University of Houston has discovered two new methods for preventing and treating respiratory viruses. In back-to-back papers in Nature Communications, the team from Navin Varadarajan's lab, M.D. Anderson Professor of William A. Brookshire Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, reports the development and validation of NanoSTING, a nasal spray that acts as a broad-spectrum immune activator against multiple respiratory viruses, and NanoSTING-SN, a pan-coronavirus nasal vaccine.
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University of Houston's Moores Opera Center announces its upcoming opera season
The Moores Opera Center at the University of Houston’s Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts has announced its 2024-25 season, featuring four performances. This marks the second season for Artistic Director Kathleen Belcher and the inaugural year for Maestro Jorge Parodi as Music Director of the Moores Opera Center.
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Houston faces challenges in transitioning its workforce amid global shift towards low-carbon energy
The greater Houston area, home to more than 4,700 energy companies, stands at a critical juncture.
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Survey shows majority Texans back school voucher plans
Following months of contentious debate in the Texas Legislature last year, about two-thirds of the state’s residents now say they favor some proposals allowing parents to use taxpayer money to pay private school tuition. None of the proposals were approved last year, but Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to try again in 2025.
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New UH method enhances accuracy in thermal imaging for diverse applications
A new method to measure the continuous spectrum of light, developed in the lab of University of Houston professor of electrical and computer engineering Jiming Bao, is set to improve thermal imaging and infrared thermography. These techniques are used to measure and visualize temperature distributions without direct contact with the subject being photographed.
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Houston educators return as students at UH's annual Common Ground Institute
More than 30 Houston-area K-12 educators are returning to the classroom this summer, not as teachers but as students. The University of Houston Honors College and Inprint are providing this opportunity through the annual Common Ground Teachers Institute, now in its 35th year.
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University of Houston researchers discover key mechanism for skeletal muscle regeneration
Newly published research from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy identifies key mechanisms of skeletal muscle regeneration and growth following resistance exercise. This finding opens the door to developing targeted therapies for various muscle disorders, such as Muscular Dystrophy, which affect millions worldwide.
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University mourns passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
The University of Houston mourns the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who died on Friday, July 19, at the age of 74. She was one of the longest-serving members of Texas’ congressional delegation and represented Houston’s 18th Congressional District for 30 years. Throughout her tenure, she tirelessly advocated for the interests of her constituents, including the University of Houston, its students, faculty and staff, and the Third Ward community where UH is located.
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Survey highlights Texan preparedness amid frequent power outages
As Houston and the Texas Gulf Coast continue recovering from Hurricane Beryl, a new survey from the University of Houston and Texas Southern University provides insight into Texans' past experiences with extreme weather, including prolonged power outages, and how those experiences impacted their preparedness for future events.
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Houston Shakespeare Festival marks its golden jubilee with classic plays
The Houston Shakespeare Festival, the professional arm of the University of Houston’s School of Theatre & Dance, will celebrate its 50th anniversary season this summer with performances of two of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays: “Romeo & Juliet” and “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
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University of Houston faculty earn Fulbright Scholar awards
In 2024, the University of Houston experienced a notable year with several faculty members earning Fulbright Scholar status. Five professors from UH have been recognized by the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program and will soon embark on international academic endeavors.
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University of Houston addresses vandalism of public art statue
The University of Houston has reported that the sculpture entitled “Witness,” by Shahzia Sikander, located in the Cullen Family Plaza at the center of its campus, has been vandalized. The incident is currently under investigation by local authorities.
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Trump leads Texas poll ahead November election
A new survey of likely Texas voters has found former President Donald Trump leading President Joe Biden by nine points in the state, 49% to 40%, with four months remaining until the November election. The survey, conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston and the Executive Master of Public Administration program in the Barbara Jordan – Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs at Texas Southern University, indicates attitudes have remained unchanged since January when a similar survey also showed Trump leading Biden by the same margin.
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Study links racial disparities in severe maternal morbidity largely to preexisting conditions
Researchers at the University of Houston have reported that Black women in Texas experience severe maternal morbidity (SMM) nearly twice as often as white women. This finding highlights a critical need for expanded health care for women well before they are hospitalized for childbirth.
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New home-based method may revolutionize traditional polysomnography
A University of Houston engineer is redesigning sleep studies, eliminating the need for numerous wires traditionally used. This new procedure requires only two wires and can be performed at home, eliminating the necessity to spend the night in a sleep study lab.