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University of Houston receives $3M grant for new cancer biomarker facility
The University of Houston has been awarded $3 million by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to establish a Cancer Immunotherapy Biomarker Core.
University of Houston professor becomes first TAMEST president
For the first time, the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology (TAMEST) has appointed a University of Houston professor as its president.
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AI system mimics radiologists' gaze for improved training and diagnostics
By Houston Daily | May 20, 2025
A new artificial intelligence system, MedGaze, developed by Hien Van Nguyen, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Houston, is set to revolutionize radiology training and diagnostic accuracy.
University of Houston earns dual recognition for research excellence and student opportunities
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
The University of Houston (UH) has achieved a significant milestone by being recognized as one of only 21 institutions in the United States to receive both the "Very High Research Activity" (R1) and "Opportunity College & University – Higher...
University of Houston receives $2.8M grant for military drone power systems
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
The University of Houston has secured a $2.8 million grant to develop an advanced power generation system for military drones.
University of Houston launches online doctorate for global hospitality leadership
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2025
The Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston is set to introduce a new online doctorate program this fall, reinforcing its status as a leader in hospitality education. “Our new executive doctorate...
University celebrates decade-long success amid global nursing shortage
By Houston Daily | May 12, 2025
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’
By Houston Daily reports | May 8, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | May 6, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | May 2, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 24, 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
By Houston Daily | Apr 23, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 23, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 23, 2025
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
By Houston Daily | Apr 21, 2025
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.