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Telehealth program aims to reduce college student alcohol use
The gold standard treatment motivating college students to reduce alcohol use and decrease the negative consequences of drinking is called the BASICS program, or Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students. The prevention program targets students who drink heavily and have experienced or are at risk for alcohol-related problems.
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University of Houston names Dr. Jonathan McCullers new dean for Fertitta College
The University of Houston has appointed Dr. Jonathan McCullers as the new vice president of health affairs and dean of the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. He succeeds Dr. Stephen Spann, who retired in August after a long career in medicine, including eight years at UH.
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University of Houston maintains top status despite slight drop in U.S News ranking
The University of Houston has maintained its position among the top 75 public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Top Public School rankings, securing the No. 74 spot. This marks a slight change from last year's rank of No. 70. The university continues to make progress in key student success metrics, which remain central to its mission of improving educational outcomes.
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University unveils guidelines enhancing access to opioid use disorder treatments in pharmacies
Pharmacists now have more guidance in combating the opioid crisis and providing treatment to patients thanks to new national guidelines developed at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Access to Resources and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Guideline, released today, addresses critical barriers in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder across the nation’s community pharmacies.
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UH Law Center receives $1.25 million gift for mediation clinic
The University of Houston Law Center (UHLC) has received a $1.25 million gift from alumnus Alan F. Levin and his wife, Diane, to endow the Mediation Clinic and enhance mediation training for students.
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Scientists receive $1M grant for AI-powered clean energy research
As the world races to combat environmental degradation and climate challenges, transitioning to renewable energy has become a top priority. However, the inconsistent nature of wind, solar, and other renewable sources poses a significant challenge to maintaining a stable energy supply, which has slowed the transition.
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University of Houston develops advanced wearable eye-tracking sensors
A University of Houston engineering team has developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement for assessing brain disorders or damage. Many brain diseases manifest as eye symptoms, often before other signs appear.
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University of Houston project selected for USDA initiative on soil health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has selected a University of Houston project as one of 12 nationwide initiatives aimed at enhancing soil health and productivity through innovative tools and techniques. The UH project will focus on developing a new nutrient management strategy to grow crops in poor-quality soils with higher resistance to climate change.
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University commemorates lives lost during solemn September 11th ceremony
The University of Houston community gathered this morning to pay tribute to the lives lost and forever changed by the tragic events of 9/11. Held at the World Trade Center Memorial on the south lawn of the Student Center, the solemn ceremony was a moment of reflection, remembrance, and unity. This day marked the 23rd anniversary of the attacks that shaped a generation.
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University of Houston opens new $44 million dining center
The University of Houston has unveiled its latest addition to the campus dining scene, "The RAD." The Retail, Auxiliary and Dining Center, a 41,000 square foot facility costing $44 million, replaces the old Student Center Satellite. The new structure is designed to be above ground and less prone to flooding.
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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.