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University of Houston professor receives $1.96M NIH grant for photochemistry research

University of Houston chemistry professor Judy Wu has been awarded a $1.96 million federal grant to study how light affects the structure, energy, and reactivity of molecules.

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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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Parent ProTech CEO on youth online safety: ‘Risks evolve quickly, and families can’t navigate them alone’

Brock Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Parent ProTech, has highlighted the risks associated with children having online access.


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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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Houston partnership trains over 600 healthcare workers tuition-free

A partnership between Launch Point Community Development Center, Inc. (Launch Point) and Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) has trained more than 600 healthcare workers in Houston over the past year.