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University of Houston chemistry professor Eva Harth named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
Eva Harth, a professor in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston (UH), has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
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University of Houston receives $2.67M gift for addiction research honoring late journalist
The University of Houston has received a $2.67 million donation from the estate of Dr. William A. Gibson to support addiction research, in memory of his son Michael Conner Gibson, who died from addiction in 2019.
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Archaeology Magazine recognizes UH-led Maya tomb discovery among top finds for 2025
The discovery of a 1,700-year-old Maya ruler’s tomb by University of Houston archaeologists has been named one of the top ten discoveries of 2025 by Archaeology Magazine.
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University of Houston study finds melatonin boosts plant growth under stress
University of Houston engineers have found that melatonin, commonly known for its sleep-inducing effects in humans, has a different impact on plants by promoting their growth and helping them cope with stress.
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University of Houston study finds melatonin boosts plant growth and stress resistance
University of Houston engineers have found that melatonin, a hormone commonly used as a sleep aid by people, plays a different role in plants by promoting their growth and helping them manage stress.
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Shane McAuliffe reflects on telling Texas stories through "The Texas Bucket List
Texas native Shane McAuliffe, a University of Houston graduate, has spent over a decade highlighting unique stories and destinations across the state through his television program “The Texas Bucket List.” The show, which began as a local...
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University of Houston professors named among world’s most cited researchers
Two professors from the University of Houston have been named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list, highlighting their significant contributions to global energy research.
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Wilhelmina’s Grove reopens as part of University of Houston’s $43 million campus transformation
Wilhelmina’s Grove at the University of Houston has reopened after renovations, introducing new features such as an amphitheater with a covered stage, raised seating areas, improved accessibility, and a water feature.
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University of Houston study urges national plan for plastic recycling reform
A recent white paper from the University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute recommends that the United States adopt a uniform national strategy to address plastic waste and improve recycling efforts.
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University of Houston announces new Ph.D. program focused on statistics and data science
The University of Houston is set to introduce a new Ph.D. program in Statistics and Data Science, beginning in the fall of 2025.
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Patrick Fertitta named to University of Houston System Board of Regents
Patrick Fertitta has been appointed to the University of Houston System Board of Regents, following an announcement by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
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University of Houston engineers develop thin film material to improve AI device efficiency
Engineers at the University of Houston have developed a new thin-film material that could improve the speed and energy efficiency of artificial intelligence devices.
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University of Houston honors three projects with Centennial Staff Innovation Award
This fall, the University of Houston recognized three projects with its Centennial Staff Innovation Award.
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University of Houston team develops new single-shot multi-contrast X-ray imaging method
University of Houston researchers have developed a new X-ray imaging method that can capture three types of image contrast in a single exposure.
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University of Houston partners internationally for advanced mapping of Antarctic glacier changes
A research collaboration between the University of Houston, the Italian Space Agency, and NASA has produced new data on Antarctica’s glaciers, providing detailed insight into their movement and potential impact on sea levels.
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University of Houston rises in TIME's best colleges for future leaders ranking
The University of Houston (UH) has been ranked No. 77 on TIME Magazine’s “2026 Best Colleges for Future Leaders” list, moving up 11 spots from its previous position two years ago.
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University of Houston maps citywide disparities in access to mental health services
Researchers at the University of Houston’s HEALTH Center for Addictions Research and Cancer Prevention have created a map identifying areas in Houston that lack mental health care providers.
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University of Houston medical school partners with University of Ghana for global health education
Inside the University of Houston’s Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, students are trained with advanced technology, such as digital anatomy tables and virtual surgery modules, to prepare for modern medical practice.
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University of Houston's Wolff Center earns seventh straight top ranking from Princeton Review
The Cyvia and Melvyn Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Houston’s C. T. Bauer College of Business has been ranked as the top undergraduate entrepreneurship program in the country for the seventh consecutive year by The...
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University of Houston joins $21 million Texas initiative targeting opioids among people with HIV
The University of Houston is participating in a $21.2 million statewide initiative to address the opioid crisis, with a focus on examining opioid use disorder among people living with HIV in Harris County.