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University celebrates decade-long success amid global nursing shortage

The Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing at the University of Houston is marking its 10th anniversary, having achieved significant milestones in addressing the global nursing shortage.


Q&A with med student Sadie Hill: ‘Learning is a process, not a performance’

Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine during the Orange Revolution, Sadie Hill was adopted by a Texas family. After losing her adoptive mother to a brain tumor, she has dedicated her life to neuroscience.


UH Health Family Care Center earns FQHC Look-Alike designation

The UH Health Family Care Center, an on-campus clinic at the University of Houston, has received a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alike designation from the Health Resources and Services Administration.


University of Houston study reveals gender perceptions in STEM subjects

The University of Houston has released research highlighting how students perceive various STEM fields differently.


University of Houston names executive director for new ecological resilience institute

The University of Houston has appointed Jaime González as the first executive director of the Institute for Ecological Resilience, beginning May 1.


Researchers use machine learning to study heroin's effect on the brain

Researchers from the University of Houston (UH) and the University of Cincinnati (UC) have applied machine learning to study the impact of heroin on the brain.


University of Houston holds annual Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony

The annual Faculty Excellence Awards at the University of Houston celebrated distinguished faculty members for their contributions to research, teaching, and service.


Developers introduce MyoStep soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy

On April 29, 2025, a groundbreaking development was announced with the introduction of a lightweight, soft exoskeleton for children with cerebral palsy.


Good Reason Houston announces TEA ratings revealing 32% of students in D or F schools

Good Reason Houston has announced the release of the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) 2022–2023 accountability ratings, revealing that 32% of students in the Houston region attended schools rated D or F. The announcement was made in a press release...


Professor Elena Grigorenko honored with UH's Esther Farfel Award for 2025

UH Psychology Professor Elena Grigorenko has been awarded the 2025 Esther Farfel Award, the University of Houston's highest faculty honor.


University of Houston student awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship for cancer research

Cole Woody, a sophomore at the University of Houston, has earned the distinguished Barry Goldwater Scholarship for his pioneering work in cancer research.


University of Houston researchers develop bendable ceramics for advanced applications

In a notable breakthrough, researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new category of ceramic structures capable of bending under pressure without breaking.


University of Houston hosts 20th annual Undergraduate Research Day with record participation

University of Houston students Ryan Lester and Mia Lukenbill are pursuing research to address extreme heat on campus.


UH professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships for creative arts

The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has selected two professors from the University of Houston as part of its centennial class of 2025 Guggenheim Fellows.


University of Houston breaks ground on $52 million Hobby School building

The University of Houston marked a major development with the commencement of construction for a new academic building dedicated to the Hobby School of Public Affairs.


Houstonians express strong support for potential theme park and sports teams

A recent survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston reveals that a significant portion of Houstonians are eager for more entertainment options.


Houston to host symposium on plastics circularity, focus on waste challenge

Some of Houston's prominent energy leaders will gather at the University of Houston for the Plastics Circularity Symposium, a free event hosted by UH Division of Energy and Innovation and the Energy Transition Institute.


Professor Rifai introduces model for understanding water movement in estuaries

A new numerical computer model has been developed by Hanadi Rifai, a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and director of the Hurricane Resilience Research Institute at the University of Houston.


Houstonians highlight infrastructure and crime as key concerns in new survey

A recent report from the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston sheds light on the current issues facing Houston residents.


University of Houston sees 15 programs in top 50 for 2025 rankings

The University of Houston has distinguished itself as a leading institution in graduate education, with 15 programs included in the top 50 of U.S. News & World Report's “Best Graduate Schools” rankings for 2025, announced today.