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University of Houston launches NSF-funded program to train future mineral industry professionals
The University of Houston has launched a $1 million program, funded by the National Science Foundation, to address a workforce shortage in the U.S. mineral industry.
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University of Houston leads joint project targeting safer offshore energy production
The University of Houston is taking a leading role in a collaborative initiative aimed at making offshore energy production safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
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Most Texans view partisan gerrymandering as a serious issue according to UH-TSU survey
A recent survey conducted by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs found that a majority of Texas voters are concerned about partisan...
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Steven Pinker to speak at University of Houston's 2025 Farfel Lecture
The University of Houston has announced that Steven Pinker, a well-known cognitive scientist and author, will deliver the 2025 Farfel Lecture.
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UH-led study finds satellite monitoring lowers bridge risk worldwide
A University of Houston researcher, Pietro Milillo, has collaborated with an international team to assess the condition of 744 long-span bridges worldwide.
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Paxton and Cornyn nearly tied in UH-TSU poll ahead of Texas GOP Senate primary
Five months before the March 2026 Texas primary, a survey by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University shows incumbent Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in a close...
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University of Houston scientists reveal how rare bacterium survives NASA clean room sterilization
University of Houston microbiologists have discovered that a rare bacterium, Tersicoccus phoenicis, can survive the rigorous sterilization processes in NASA spacecraft assembly clean rooms by entering a dormant state.
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President Renu Khator outlines University of Houston's future plans during annual address
University of Houston President Renu Khator delivered the annual State of the University address on October 8, outlining a strategic vision for the institution amid ongoing challenges in higher education.
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University of Houston leads research on new treatments for deadly parasitic infections
A University of Houston professor has been awarded nearly $4 million by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to lead research aimed at developing treatments for Cryptosporidium infections.
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University of Houston achieves top national social media rankings in Rival IQ report
The University of Houston has achieved its highest-ever position in the 2025 Higher Education Social Media Engagement Report by Rival IQ, securing the No. 22 spot nationally overall.
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University of Houston partners with Texas Medical Center on new researcher training initiative
The University of Houston is joining a new collaboration with Texas Medical Center institutions to train researchers focused on kidney, urologic, and blood disorders.
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University of Houston launches ‘UH Next’ program for transfer student success
The University of Houston has introduced a new pilot program, UH Next, aimed at simplifying the transfer process for students from participating community colleges in the Houston area.
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University of Houston researchers collaborate internationally on next-generation battery technology
Researchers at the University of Houston are leading an international study aimed at advancing battery technology.
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University of Houston study finds rising debt and financial strain among Houston-area households
Many households in the Houston area are facing increased financial insecurity, according to a new report released by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs.
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University of Houston leads Texas institutions in National Eye Institute vision research funding
The University of Houston has received more research funding from the National Eye Institute (NEI) than any other institution in Texas, ranking among the top 10 recipients nationwide.
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University of Houston details emergency operations center’s role during severe weather
When severe weather or hurricanes threaten the University of Houston, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) becomes the central hub for coordinating campus response.
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University of Houston professor receives $2.6 million grant for eye research
University of Houston College of Optometry Professor John O’Brien has been awarded $2.6 million from the National Eye Institute to continue his research on electrical synapses and gap junction plasticity.
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UH study finds listening-based brain scan may aid aphasia diagnosis
A University of Houston researcher has found that recording brain activity while a person listens to a story may help diagnose primary progressive aphasia (PPA), a rare neurodegenerative syndrome that impairs language skills.
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University of Houston survey finds broad concern over climate change among local residents
Most residents in the Houston area believe climate change is real and support practical policies to address it, according to a new report from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs.
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University of Houston reports record enrollment nearing 49,000 for fall semester
The University of Houston has reported a record enrollment for the fall 2025 semester, with nearly 49,000 students registered.