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University of Houston researchers develop technique for controlling crystal shapes
A research team at the University of Houston has developed a new method to bend and twist crystals without using physical force, heat, or radiation.
University of Houston partners with DHR Health on new Rio Grande Valley medical center
The University of Houston (UH) and DHR Health Hospital System have announced a partnership to establish the UH Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine and DHR Health Medical Research and Education Center in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Texans divided over Trump-era immigration policies according to UH-TSU poll
By Houston Daily | Oct 22, 2025
About half of Texas registered voters support the immigration policies and enforcement actions of the Trump administration, according to a new survey by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University’s...
University of Houston study finds urine test may replace biopsy for lupus kidney disease
By Houston Daily | Oct 21, 2025
A researcher at the University of Houston has reported a new method for monitoring lupus nephritis, a severe kidney disease affecting many people with lupus.
UH researchers find boron arsenide may surpass diamond in heat conduction
By Houston Daily | Oct 21, 2025
University of Houston researchers, working with colleagues from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Boston College, have found that boron arsenide crystals can achieve thermal conductivity levels that may surpass diamond.
Survey suggests Texas Congressional District 18 special election headed for runoff
By Houston Daily | Oct 16, 2025
With early voting set to begin on October 20, the race for Texas’ 18th Congressional District is likely to proceed to a runoff, according to a new survey from the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs.
University of Houston study links face-touching habits to workplace stress
By Houston Daily | Oct 15, 2025
Researchers at the University of Houston's Affective and Data Computing Laboratory (ACDC Lab) have found that touching one's face—especially the nose, chin, and cheeks—has a strong connection to increased stress levels during cognitive tasks.
University of Houston launches NSF-funded program to train future mineral industry professionals
By Houston Daily | Oct 15, 2025
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.
University of Houston leads joint project targeting safer offshore energy production
By Houston Daily | Oct 14, 2025
The University of Houston is taking a leading role in a collaborative initiative aimed at making offshore energy production safer, cleaner, and more efficient.
Most Texans view partisan gerrymandering as a serious issue according to UH-TSU survey
By Houston Daily | Oct 14, 2025
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...
Steven Pinker to speak at University of Houston's 2025 Farfel Lecture
By Houston Daily | Oct 13, 2025
The University of Houston has announced that Steven Pinker, a well-known cognitive scientist and author, will deliver the 2025 Farfel Lecture.
UH-led study finds satellite monitoring lowers bridge risk worldwide
By Houston Daily | Oct 13, 2025
A University of Houston researcher, Pietro Milillo, has collaborated with an international team to assess the condition of 744 long-span bridges worldwide.
Paxton and Cornyn nearly tied in UH-TSU poll ahead of Texas GOP Senate primary
By Houston Daily | Oct 9, 2025
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...
University of Houston scientists reveal how rare bacterium survives NASA clean room sterilization
By Houston Daily | Oct 8, 2025
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.
President Renu Khator outlines University of Houston's future plans during annual address
By Houston Daily | Oct 8, 2025
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.
University of Houston leads research on new treatments for deadly parasitic infections
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2025
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.
University of Houston achieves top national social media rankings in Rival IQ report
By Houston Daily | Oct 6, 2025
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.
University of Houston partners with Texas Medical Center on new researcher training initiative
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
The University of Houston is joining a new collaboration with Texas Medical Center institutions to train researchers focused on kidney, urologic, and blood disorders.
University of Houston launches ‘UH Next’ program for transfer student success
By Houston Daily | Oct 2, 2025
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.
University of Houston researchers collaborate internationally on next-generation battery technology
By Houston Daily | Oct 1, 2025
Researchers at the University of Houston are leading an international study aimed at advancing battery technology.